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DAF Putting LF Hybrid Truck Into Production; Eaton Hybrid System

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Energy released during braking is stored in the lithium-ion batteries for re-use during acceleration. Volt cells. DAF is the market leader in the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania and Hungary. The battery pack for the hybrid system weighs around 100 kg (220 lbs) and comprises ninety-six 3.4

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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BYDs plug-in, called the F3DM (for "dual mode"), goes farther on a single charge - 62 miles - than other electric vehicles and sells for about $22,000, less than the plug-in Prius and much-hyped Chevy Volt are expected to cost when they hit the market in late 2010. "Solar is an endless source of energy," Wang says.

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