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Buffett Posts $1 Billion Profit on China Hybrid Carmaker BYD - Bloomberg

Buffett Posts $1 Billion Profit on China Hybrid Carmaker BYDBloombergIn May, the automaker agreed to explore cooperation with Volkswagen AG in areas including hybrid cars and lithium-battery powered electric vehicles. …and more »

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Hybrid Electric Vehicles Advantage - NewsOXY

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Hybrid Electric Vehicles AdvantageNewsOXYHybrid cars deliver greater operating efficiency with the use of electric regenerative braking and fewer moving parts. Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs) are …Ford Plug In HybridNewsOXYall 20 news articles »

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Vinod Khosla On Why Lithium-ion Batteries Are Overhyped - Earth2Tech

Vinod Khosla On Why Lithium-ion Batteries Are OverhypedEarth2TechThe source material for batteries is key to keeping the cost of future electric and hybrid cars down to affordable levels for mass market adoption. …and more »

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Nissan, Renault push electric cars - Canada.com

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Nissan, Renault push electric carsCanada.comConventional gasoline-electric hybrid cars have batteries that are only charged when the driver brakes. "We believe the electrification of the car appears …Toyota loss to narrow, helped by hybrid boost: reportReutersTop Cars For 2010NewsOXYHonda pins recovery hopes on green carsTimes OnlineEnergy Saving Trust -Mainichi Daily News -The Associated Pressall 244 news […]

Beset by Bulk, Police to Refit Hybrid Cars - New York Times

Beset by Bulk, Police to Refit Hybrid CarsNew York TimesThe Police Department's new hybrid patrol cars are environmentally friendly, but for some officers, they are a pain in the hip. …

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Cash for Clunkers, an auto stimulus painted green - Washington Examiner

Cash for Clunkers, an auto stimulus painted greenWashington ExaminerWith hybrid cars you have to order two engines – one for electricity, the other for gas. Oh, and add on the cost of manufacturing batteries and you have the …and more »

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Top Cars For 2010 - NewsOXY

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Top Cars For 2010NewsOXYWe are sending the list out again, however, keep in mind that several hybrid cars that could make this top 2010 list have been released since its original …Hybrid cars rolled out at Scottish taxi firmEnergy Saving TrustJapanese automakers suffer historic falls in output, exports …Mainichi Daily NewsToyota global output, sales slide […]

Nissan clings to profit in Q1 but more losses seen - Reuters

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Nissan clings to profit in Q1 but more losses seenReutersPredicting no convincing recovery in global car demand, Japan's No.3 automaker kept its forecasts for an annual loss unchanged as a lack of hybrid cars…Honda pins recovery hopes on green carsTimes OnlineJapan Carmakers In Black, PSA, Daimler Turn RedNew York TimesHonda profits dive but outlook […]

Hyundai and Toyota hybrid cars to go head to head in South Korea - Earthtimes (press release)

Hyundai and Toyota hybrid cars to go head to head in South KoreaEarthtimes (press release)By Ahn Mi-Young, dpaSeoul - South Korea is set to see rivalry between car makers Hyundai and Toyota as they compete for market share with their …and more »

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Hybrid cars rolled out at Scottish taxi firm - Energy Saving Trust

Hybrid cars rolled out at Scottish taxi firmEnergy Saving TrustA taxi company in Scotland has announced plans to roll out a green fleet of vehicles for commercial use. Calder Cabs, based in the West Lothian and …and more »

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