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Study reveals impact of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

Green Cars News

Just what effect could widespread use of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles have on emission levels? Researchers at the University of Colorado, Boulder and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory believe they have the answer.

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Toyota launches plug-in hybrid vehicle study

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Toyota Motor Sales USA is teaming up with the University of Colorado at Boulder’s Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute, to launch a field study into plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in a smart grid environment.

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Yuma hopes to go green with Chrysler

Green Cars News

The state of Colorado has been a hive of green activity in recent months and now the city of Yuma may follow the green lead set by cities such as Tucson and Denver by participating in a new electric vehicle programme. Currently the city is using three different types of hybrid cars in its fleets.

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GM to expand brake override system

Green Cars News

General Motors’ hybrid cars, including the Chevrolet Volt, will soon benefit from an enhanced smart pedal technology. In the case of electric and hybrid cars, the [.].

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Prius to be used in SmartGridCity project

Green Cars News

It will place 10 Prius plug-in hybrid electric vehicles into Boulder, Colorado, where they will be the focus of an interdisciplinary research project co-ordinated by the University of Colorado at Boulder Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute. The vehicles will be delivered to the SmartGridCity project in March, 2010.

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Department of Defence to test hydrogen fuel cell bus

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The issue of investment in hydrogen fuel cells may rage on in the USA, but that hasn’t stopped Colorado-based Proterra LLC providing a hydrogen fuel cell hybrid bus for use in a US Department of Defence pilot project.

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Below is a chronology of hybrid Toyota Priuses and Ford Escapes that have been converted. If youre interested in converting your Prius, see the information at How To Get a Plug-In Hybrid. Unless otherwise noted, all are Prius.

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