Archive for May, 2008

Hybrid cars drive TranSiC switch development - Compound Semiconductor

Hybrid cars drive TranSiC switch developmentCompound Semiconductor, UK -May 13, 2008Increased die-size and a freewheeling Schottky diode are refining the SiC chip maker’s transistors to meet the needs of hybrid electric engine electronics. …

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Hybrid boat waves hello to SF Bay - San Francisco Chronicle

Hybrid boat waves hello to SF BaySan Francisco Chronicle,  USA -2 hours ago"Everybody knows about hybrid cars, but hybrid boats are different," said Michael Frauscher, managing director of the company that built the boat. …

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First Coast embracing hybrid cars to save gas - Florida Times-Union

First Coast embracing hybrid cars to save gasFlorida Times-Union, FL -May 14, 2008Hybrid cars, which are quiet and fuel-efficient because of their mix of electrical power and internal combustion engines, are becoming the "must have" cars …

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Hybrids Get Best Mileage But Aren't Always Best Choice - WMUR

Hybrids Get Best Mileage But Aren't Always Best ChoiceWMUR, NH -10 hours agoMANCHESTER, NH — Hybrid cars are becoming increasingly popular as gas prices soar, but better mileage doesn't always mean it's a better investment. …

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Hybrid cars may be worth a second look - SunHerald.com

Hybrid cars may be worth a second lookSunHerald.com, MS -May 15, 2008By MARSHALL LOEB Thought about buying a hybrid but have yet to take the plunge? Now may be the time to do so. With gas prices high, a hybrid could save you …

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Hybrid Cars in Hot Demand - NewsWest9.com

Hybrid Cars in Hot DemandNewsWest9.com, TX -6 hours agoHybrid cars are becoming increasingly popular, so much so that local companies can't keep them in stock. "You'll get to drive more on the gallon of gas," …

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The Heated Rivalry in Low-Carbon Cars - BusinessWeek

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The Heated Rivalry in Low-Carbon CarsBusinessWeek -May 15, 2008Its next-generation hybrid cars should be launched the same year. They will get better fuel economy and cost less. • Honda (HMC). It's the contrarian. …

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Are hybrid cars finally worth the extra money? - MotorTrend Magazine

Are hybrid cars finally worth the extra money?MotorTrend Magazine -May 14, 2008When hybrid cars first started selling well a few years ago, many people argued that despite their superior gas mileage, they actually made little economic …

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Visually impaired say hybrid vehicles dangerously quiet - TheChronicleHerald.ca

Visually impaired say hybrid vehicles dangerously quietTheChronicleHerald.ca, Canada -21 hours agoBy AMY PUGSLEY FRASER City Hall Reporter Hybrid cars may be good for the environment but they’re not too friendly to the visually impaired, Halifax regional …

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Charged up on electric cars - Chicago Tribune

Charged up on electric carsChicago Tribune, United States -May 15, 2008Wal-Mart has been weighing the possibility of selling gasoline-electric hybrid cars and plug-in automobiles at the big-box retailer's stores. …

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