Hybrid Vehicles
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Batteries
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Hybrid Car Companies
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Hybrid Data/Info/Education/Resources
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News
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Hybrid Organizations and Associations
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Plug-in Car Manufactures
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Plug-in Conversions
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Plug-in Info and Organizations
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Tax Credits
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www.hybridcenter.org |
HybridCenter a project of the Union of Concerned Scientists. What is the environmental impact of hybrid batteries? |
| Hybrid Car Companies: | |
www.gm.com |
General Motors currently makes 6 Hybrids- Chevy Tahoe & Malibu, Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon and the Saturn Aura and Vue. In 2009, a Chevy Silverado Hybrid Pickup, and a GMC Sierra Hybrid Pickup will come on the market. |
www.chrysler.com |
Chrysler currently has two hybrid SUVs. The Aspen HEMI Hybrid and Dodge Durango HEMI Hybrid. And the Dodge Ram 1500 pickup with a hybrid option starts 2010. |
pressroom.toyota.com |
Toyota Motor Sales- 50-mile-per gallon rated third-generation Prius hybrid vehicle and the Lexus HS 250h were unveiled at the 2009 North American International Auto show. Toyota also makes the Highlander Hybrid SUV and the Camry Hybrid. |
www.hondanews.com |
Honda is currently selling the Insight Hybrid and the Civic Hybrid. |
www.fordvehicles.com |
Ford Fusion Hybrid, Ford says it is “America’s most fuel- efficient midsize car with a certified 41 m.p.g. rating in the city and 36 m.p.g. on the highway.” |
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| Hybrid Data/Info/Education/Resources: | |
www.hybridcenter.org |
Union of Concerned Scientists' Hybrid Center. Consumer resources to find out how hybrid vehicles might fit into your lifestyle, detailed comparisons of hybrid technologies, reviews, and comments from current hybrid owners around the nation. Great site. *** |
www.nrdc.org |
Natural Resources Defense Council. Hybrid Buying Guide. Find out what makes a hybrid such a good buy, and learn what's on the market. |
www.transportation.anl.gov |
Argonne National Laboratory- Just the Basics: Hybrid Electric Vehicles fact sheet. PDF. |
web.missouri.edu |
University of Missouri - Columbia. "Energy Sustainability and their Politics in the 21st Century" Information about hybrid technology. |
www.electricandhybridcars.com |
Electric and Hybrid Cars. Pictures of today's hybrids with links. |
www.pluginpartners.org |
Plug-In Partners- List of Articles on Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles. |
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www.eaa-phev.org |
EAA-PHEV.org wiki (Electric Auto Association - Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) latest developments and discussion regarding plug-in hybrid conversions. You can also contribute to the pages or comment at the discussion pages attached to each article. Focus is currently on enhancing the documentation of Prius PHEV conversions. |
www.hybridcars.com |
HybridCars.com is part web journal, part online community, and part hybrid market research organization." Lots of info on hybrid cars....plus some info on other technologies as well. |
| Hybrid Organizations and Associations: | |
www.eere.energy.gov |
US Dept of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Site. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) Home page. |
pluginpartners.org |
Plug-In Partners is a national grass-roots initiative to demonstrate to automakers that a market for flexible-fuel Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) exists today. |
www.greenhybrid.com |
Green Hybrids. Compare your hybrid mileage with other hybrid owners. |
www.calstart.org |
Calstart. Hybrid Truck Users Forum and Conference. |
Hybrid, Plug-in Car Manufactures: PHEV (aka range-extended electric vehicles) |
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www.fiskerautomotive.com |
Fisker Automotive, a new American car company specializing in environmentally friendly, premium cars featuring plug-in hybrid technology. Initial production is anticipated to be 15,000 vehicles annually with pricing to start at $87,900. |
| Hybrid Plug-in Conversions: | |
www.a123systems.com |
Hymotion. A123Systems- Hymotion L5 Plug in Conversion Modules convert your Prius hybrid into a plug in hybrid capable of 100+ mpg for 30-40 miles. |
| Hybrid, Plug-in Organizations and Info: | |
www.calcars.org |
CalCars is a non-profit promoting plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). PHEVs are like regular hybrids but with larger batteries and the ability to re-charge from a standard outlet (mostly at night). Builds prototypes, including the world's first plug-in Prius, and working on others to show what can be done now with existing technology. Goal: get carmakers to build PHEVs. |
hybridconsortium.org |
Plug-In Hybrid Development Consortium is made up of component suppliers working together to accelerate the commercial production of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The Consortium’s cooperative efforts help automakers short-cut years of research and development. The Consortium also works to build political support and secure new funding for PHEV development. |
www.pluginamerica.org |
Plug In America's mission is to accelerate the shift to plug-in vehicles powered by clean, affordable, domestic electricity to reduce our nation's dependence on petroleum and improve the global environment. |
www.eesi.org |
Environmental and Energy Study Institute Fact Sheet Plug-In Electric Vehicles. July 2008. PDF. |
www.popsci.com |
Popular Science How it Works Article. The ReCharge,Volvo’s concept plug-in hybrid, first 60 miles on electricity then can squeeze 160 miles from a gallon of gas by tossing out the power- wasting transmission. It packs a small electric motor inside each wheel, so that no power is lost in the drivetrain. |
| Hybrid Tax Credits: | |
www.fueleconomy.gov |
U.S. Dept of Energy. Federal tax incentives for hybrids, diesel lean-burn, alternative fuel, and electric vehicles. |
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