Archive for April, 2008

First International Conference on Plug-in Hybrid Cars Is July 22-24 - UC Davis

First International Conference on Plug-in Hybrid Cars Is July 22-24UC Davis, CA -13 hours agoUC Davis is co-organizing and co-sponsoring the first international conference on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), set for July 22-24 in San Jose, …

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[Beijing Show] BYD Exhibits Hybrid Cars for Sale in 2009 - Tech-On English

[Beijing Show] BYD Exhibits Hybrid Cars for Sale in 2009Tech-On English, Japan -20 hours agoAccording to BYD, the hybrid cars will initially be Rmb50,000 (¥750000, when Rmb1 = ¥15) more expensive than the base model. But the company intends to …

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Comparing cost of ownership - CNN

CNN

Comparing cost of ownershipCNN -17 hours agoWith hybrid cars being a hot topic in the auto industry, Consumer Reports was also interested in the cost of owning one of those fuel-sipping vehicles. …

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Chinese in market for hybrids - The Province

The Province

Chinese in market for hybridsThe Province, Canada -14 hours agoToyota Motor Corp said in 2004 it would assemble hybrid cars outside Japan for the first time, with local China partner FAW Group. …

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Fear, but Few Facts, on Hybrid Risk - New York Times

New York Times

Fear, but Few Facts, on Hybrid RiskNew York Times, United States -2 hours ago… but the company declined her request last August, saying that its hybrid cars are “thoroughly evaluated” for EMF’s before going into production. …

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Hybrid demand challenges industry - Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald

Hybrid demand challenges industryCalgary Herald,  Canada -21 hours agoSales in Canada are much smaller, but consider that in Canada, until 2004, sales of hybrid cars were less than 1000 a year. But between 2004 and 2006, …Hybrid survey shows economic benefitsNational PostHybrids drive gas savingsInside Bay AreaGM gets on the hybrid highwayCNNMoney.comGrand Haven Tribune - […]

A Fuel Efficient Option - WBKO

A Fuel Efficient OptionWBKO, KY -2 hours agoHybrid cars get almost fifty miles to the gallon since they run on both gas power and an electric motor. "It's charged everytime you drive, everytime you …

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Owners of Hybrid Cars to Get Tax Breaks - ????

Owners of Hybrid Cars to Get Tax Breaks????, South Korea -Apr 21, 2008Owners of vehicles with high fuel mileage, including hybrid cars, will qualify for tax breaks. From July, the bus-only lane on expressways will remain in …

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GM and Renault-Nissan Debate Energy Efficiency Cars in Beijing - ChinaStakes.com

GM and Renault-Nissan Debate Energy Efficiency Cars in BeijingChinaStakes.com, China -15 hours ago… the mixed power vehicles stress the fact that the technology behind hybrid cars is the only one that has been put into mass production and made profits.

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Fuel Costs Driving Hybrid Sales - KGMB9

Fuel Costs Driving Hybrid SalesKGMB9, HI -Apr 23, 2008But in the grand total of new vehicles sold in Hawaii, the sale of hybrid cars and SUVs is still small — only about two percent. …

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