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	Hybrid vehicle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Like many electric cars, but in contrast to conventional vehicles, braking in a hybrid is controlled in part by the electric motor which can recapture part of the kinetic energy of the car to partially recharge the batteries.
		A hydraulic hybrid vehicle uses hydraulic and mechanical components instead of electrical ones.
		In the intervening period, the widest use of hybrid technology was actually in diesel-electric submarines, which operate in essentially the same manner as hybrid electric cars.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hybrid_electric_vehicle (4742 words)

	Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) or gas-electric hybrid fueled vehicle is a hybrid which has additional battery capacity and the ability to be recharged from an external electrical outlet.
		An electric vehicle with a range extending trailer might also be considered a Plug-in Hybrid.
		And the Electric Power Research Institute of Palo Alto, along with a number of utilities and government agencies, is working with DaimlerChrysler to deliver three plug-in hybrids built on the Mercedes Sprinter platform (a 15-passenger van).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Plug-in_hybrid_electric_vehicle (581 words)

	Hybrid Cars Auto Reviews Invoice Dealers
		Hybrid cars are cars that derive their main power from a battery, which drives an electric motor to power the vehicle.
		Though the hybrids tend to be more expensive than their gas or diesel powered counterparts, the savings in fuel (and sometimes in taxes) can more than offset this difference.
		Since the electric motor acts as a generator during deceleration and braking to recharge the batteries, the Insight's battery pack never requires an external power source for recharging.
	intellichoice.dealix.com /cars/reviews/Hybrid-Cars.asp (622 words)

	Prius_04
		The stigma surrounding gas/electric hybrid vehicles used to be that in order to reap the benefits, one had to sacrifice ride and performance.
		There are actually two batteries on hybrid vehicles, the traction battery (usually referred to simply as the "battery") and the auxiliary 12-volt battery, which powers accessories and the car's computer, similar to a conventional vehicle.
		Vehicles with 42-volt systems can only be called "hybrids" if they provide traction power to the wheels, offer regenerative braking and have an "idle-stop" feature that turns off the engine at a stop.
	www.carsontoyota.com /html/prius2004/prius2004.html (3526 words)

	Consumers Are Catching on to Hybrid Car Technology American International Automobile Dealers
		The hybrid's conventional engine recharges a battery, which powers an electric motor that provides some or all the power when the vehicle is idling or in light acceleration.
		But with hybrids - powered by a combination of gasoline engine and electric motor - the hype actually may be justified.
		Hybrid buyers are motivated mainly by environmental concerns such as vehicle emissions' contribution to global warming and respiratory problems.
	www.aiada.org /article.asp?id=33339 (3133 words)

	USATODAY.com - California company offers workers 'hot deal' for purchasing a hybrid
		In fact, some auto-consulting firms say, enough hybrids are on the roads that the vehicles have become mainstream, as readily accepted by most buyers as are conventional gasoline vehicles.
		Toyota's (TM) Prius gas-electric hybrid and Honda's (HMC) Insight two-seater and Civic Hybrid sedan — each roughly $21,000 — are the only models eligible for the $5,000.
		Gas prices averaging about $2 a gallon have sent many buyers looking for vehicles that deliver more than the 27-mpg average of all gasoline-power vehicles.
	www.usatoday.com /money/autos/2004-11-29-hyperion_x.htm (614 words)

	How Hybrids Work
		Hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) combine the benefits of gasoline engines and electric motors and can be configured to obtain different objectives, such as improved fuel economy, increased power, or additional auxiliary power for electronic devices and power tools.
		In return, the energy from the wheels turns the motor, which functions as a generator, converting energy normally wasted during coasting and braking into electricity, which is stored in a battery until needed by the electric motor.
		In some vehicles, the motor alone provides power for low-speed driving conditions where internal combustion engines are least efficient.
	www.fueleconomy.gov /feg/hybridtech.shtml (176 words)

	Alexander's Gas & Oil Connections - Honda plans to expand application of IMA gas-electric hybrid technology
		Honda became the first automaker to offer a gas-electric hybrid vehicle for sale in America with the launch of the Insight in December, 1999.
		Prior to the introduction of the Insight hybrid vehicle, Honda developed the world's first electric vehicle powered by advanced nickel-metal hydride batteries.
		"Just as with our development of unique electric vehicle technology several years ago, we believe that developing fuel cell technology in-house is an advantage," said Yoshino.
	www.gasandoil.com /goc/company/cnn01246.htm (639 words)

	Landspeed Prius Races Across Bonneville Salt Flats
		Toyota's Landspeed Prius gas-electric hybrid vehicle debuted at Bonneville National Speed Week, Aug. 14-17, 2004, in Bonneville, Utah as the first production hybrid to race across the Bonneville Salt Flats.
		The advanced technology of the popular hybrid mid-size sedan was taken to another level as Car and Driver editor Aaron Robinson drove the modified Prius on the three-mile short course, and set a hybrid record speed of 130.794 miles per hour.
		The transmission final drive gear ratio for the gas engine was modified from the stock 4.23:1 to 3.2, while the inverter voltage was increased to 550 volts from 500 volts.
	www.japanesecarfans.com /news.cfm/NewsID/2041228.008/toyota/1.html (533 words)

	MSNBC - Gas-electric Lexus SUV is quiet, zippy
		The Lexus RX 400h engine compartment includes the silver Hybrid Synergy Drive system, which controls how the gasoline engine and electric motors interact.
		But the electric motors deliver the torque from 0 rpm, so the power comes readily and eagerly in the kinds of driving situations that most drivers face every day — accelerating from a stop, merging into traffic and passing other vehicles.
		Its just the vehicle's way of being most efficient with its fuel, and it helps explain why the city fuel rating is higher than that for highway travel in this hybrid.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/6448213/did/7148712 (927 words)

	Hybrid Vehicle Questions and Answers - Netscape Autos
		But out on the highway, the hybrid's gas engine is going full-tilt, and the electric motor often has to kick in to provide extra power to maintain speed, pass other cars, and so on.
		The reason for this is that a gas-electric hybrid is designed to maximize efficiency in city/urban driving, at speeds below 45 mph.
		A: Yes--and here gas-electric hybrids are not all that different from pure electrics such as the discontinued GM EV-1.
	channels.netscape.com /autos/package.jsp?name=autos/hybrid_vehicles_qa2 (420 words)

	2001_Toyota_Prius_Base_Sedan.xml
		On sale in Japan since 1997, Toyota is keen on pointing out that Prius, and not Insight, was the first mass-produced gas/electric hybrid vehicle in the world.
		Regenerative antilock brakes recharge the battery pack with each use, and if the electrical power completely depletes, the gas engine will help energize them.
		Whatever the case may be, it is obvious that hybrids are meeting with acceptance in the court of public opinion.
	www.cs.wisc.edu /niagara/data/edmunds/2001_Toyota_Prius_Base_Sedan.xml (588 words)

	Honda Accord Hybrid Now at Dealers American International Automobile Dealers
		Honda was the first manufacturer to introduce a gas- electric hybrid vehicle in the United States when the all-aluminum, two-seat, two-door Impact arrived in December of 1999.
		The all-new, mid-size Honda Accord hybrid is the world’s first V-6 powered gas-electric hybrid sedan.
		The Accord Hybrid with a five-speed automatic transmission has earned a fuel economy rating of 29 miles per gallon city and 37 miles per gallon highway, on par with a compact class Civic four- cylinder gas sedan.
	www.aiada.org /article.asp?id=32459&cat=Dealers (299 words)

	Howstuffworks "How Hybrid Cars Work"
		You're probably aware of hybrid cars because they've been in the news a lot.
		As seen on the HBO show "Curb Your Enthusiasm," the Toyota Prius is one of the most popular hybrids on the market.
		In this article, we'll help you understand how this amazing technology works, and we'll even give you some tips on how to drive a hybrid car for maximum efficiency.
	auto.howstuffworks.com /hybrid-car.htm (217 words)

	Hybrid Cars - Great starting point for hybrid vehicle research.
		Hybrid Cars - Great starting point for hybrid vehicle research.
		The Ford Escape Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient SUV on the road.
		Save time keeping up with the latest in hybrids, oil politics and the environment.
	www.hybridcars.com (144 words)

	NREL: Advanced Vehicles and Fuels Research - Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles
		NREL works toward developing hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrids and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs); moving them from research and development to the marketplace.
		NREL is also working to move HEV technology a step farther to plug-in hybrids that can "plug in" to store electricity and operate as clean, low-cost vehicles for most of their normal daily mileage.
		Fuel-cell vehicles will likely be much like hybrid vehicles with fuel cells instead of gasoline or diesel engines.
	www.nrel.gov /vehiclesandfuels/hev (297 words)

	Team_UMass_Dartmouth.html
		A gas-electric hybrid vehicle has a gas-engine powered generator to charge batteries, while vehicle propulsion is provided by electric motors running off of the batteries.
		The vehicle design, which resembles a square dune buggy, was optimized for off-road travel in the desert, and can accommodate computers, sensors, motors and gas engines, but not a driver.
		The majority of these vehicle sub-systems are being built by teams of three or four undergraduate electrical and computer engineering students as part of a two semester senior design capstone sequence.
	www.darpa.mil /grandchallenge/Team_Applicants/Team_UMass_Dartmouth.html (484 words)

	UMD teams up with GNB Voc-Tech students to design hybrid vehicle: 4/ 11/ 2005
		A gas-electric hybrid vehicle has a gas-engine-powered generator to charge batteries, while vehicle propulsion is provided by electric motors running off of the batteries.
		Michel, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, and the students are designing and building a lightweight, nimble gas-electric hybrid vehicle.
		Approximately 40 UMass Dartmouth students are teaming up with Greater Greater New Bedford Vocational-Technical High School students hoping to design a hybrid vehicle as part of a nationwide challenge.
	www.southcoasttoday.com /daily/04-05/04-11-05/a09lo386.htm (479 words)

	GreenHybrid - Interactive Hybrid Cars Resource
		Japan's top auto maker, which became the world's first to offer a gasoline-electric hybrid in 1997, has been leading the industry in promoting the fuel-efficient cars, aiming to sell 1 million units annually in the years shortly after 2010.
		After this year, the deduction for a hybrid vehicle purchase will be replaced by a tax credit, as approved in the 2005 Energy Act.
		Owners of the hybrid vehicles can receive up to a $2,000 deduction.
	www.greenhybrid.com (466 words)

	NEW TOYOTA RAV4 ELECTRIC VEHICLE
		In addition to his new RAV4-EV, he is also the proud owner of a Toyota Prius gas/electric hybrid vehicle.
		Today, RAV4-EV is one of the best-selling electric vehicles in the country with more than 900 in service nationwide, including 700 on the road in California.
		The RAV4-EV will be launched in a manner similar to the Prius hybrid introduction where customers have the ability to communicate and order the RAV4-EV on-line at www.toyota.com and take actual delivery through a participating dealer.
	www.ecomall.com /greenshopping/rav4.htm (565 words)

	2006 Honda Insight - the Official Honda Web Site
		As the first gasoline-electric hybrid sold in the U.S., the Honda Insight is proud to be the original hybrid.
		What happens when you add hybrid technology to one of America's best-loved vehicles?
		At 66 mpg,* the EPA named it the most fuel-efficient vehicle in its class; and the Insight holds the title as the overall fuel-efficiency leader in America.
	automobiles.honda.com /models/model_overview.asp?ModelName=Insight (279 words)

	Feature Article - A Lexus Like No Other But Like The Rest - 02/05
		While the Lexus RX 400h provides better fuel economy than the RX 330 on which it is based (~25%), and although this is a full gas-electric hybrid, the vehicle is all about luxury and performance, not frugality and thrift.
		As this is a "full" hybrid system, it can operate under electric power only, with power from the internal combustion engine only, or with the two combined.
		The Prius is a vehicle that causes expectations in the fuel-efficiency arena to be heightened.
	www.autofieldguide.com /articles/020506.html (1442 words)

	Preview: 2004 Toyota Prius - MSN Autos
		This means the Prius can operate in gas mode, electric mode, or a combination of power from both the gas and electric motors.
		As speed increases or more power is needed, the gas engine starts up and adds power to the front wheels; however, with the changes to the Prius hybrid system, it is possible to travel up to 3.6 miles without the gas engine ever starting up.
		With a more powerful electric motor combined with an extremely low coefficient of drag, Prius has been rated by the EPA at 60 mpg in the city and 51 mpg on the highway for a combined rating of 55 mpg.
	autos.msn.com /advice/article.aspx?contentid=4022188&src=News (1591 words)

	InsightCentral.net - Knowledge Base - Tsunoda on Honda Insight Aluminum
		Next year, based on the development of Insight, we will begin expanding gas-electric hybrid technology to mass market vehicles.
		But, from a macro perspective, the challenge of building a gas-electric vehicle is two-fold.
		Insight is a breakthrough environmental vehicle, achieving an EPA record best fuel economy of 70 highway and 61 city.
	www.insightcentral.net /KB/development/tsunoda.html (2792 words)

	Toyota Corrects Erroneous Story About Emergency Workers and Hybrid Vehicles
		An Associated Press article and other reports indicated that emergency workers who cut through the doors of a hybrid vehicle may receive an electric shock.
		Today, all Emergency Response Guides for Toyota's alternative fuel vehicles, including Prius, RAV 4 EV, CNG Camry and Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid are available at Toyota's technical information web site and Toyota continues to advertise in appropriate professional publications.
		The power cables carrying electric current are automatically shut down in the case of an accident.
	www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/05-06-2004/0002169101&EDATE= (418 words)

	Electrical Manufacturing: Hybrid Variations
		There are a number of approaches to implementing power generation and transmission in a gas/electric hybrid vehicle concept.
		The internal combustion engine is used strictly to turn a generator that produces electricity for the vehicle’s battery pack and electric motor.
		There is a direct mechanical connection between the internal combustion engine and the wheels, as in a conventional vehicle, but it also has an electric motor that provides additional drive power to the wheels.
	www.ammagazine.com /CDA/ArticleInformation/Electrical_Mfg_Item/0,4158,17485,00.html (339 words)

	Covering electric, hybrid, fuel cell, natural gas, propane, hydrogen and biofuel vehicles
		Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Progress covers battery, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles.
		An illustrated history of electric and hybrid cars, covering their development, marketing, and the political and social controversies surrounding their use.
		Covers a range of electric vehicle battery chemistries and systems providing details on performance, capacity, charging, discharging, and testing.
	www.hevprogress.com (246 words)

	Portsmouth Herald Local News: Green machines - Next-door neighbors embrace gas-electric hybrid automobilies
		Some lawmakers said the check engine light, which is supposed to indicate a possible malfunction in a vehicle’s emission system, could end up coming on for faulty reasons such as a vehicle’s gas cap being open.
		The hybrid reduces emissions by relying on an electric motor for driving at lower speeds.
		The car was the last hybrid on the lot, but luckily for Duffy and his wife, Effie Malley, another Prius arrived a day later, and the couple said they hurried to the dealer and bought without thinking twice.
	www.seacoastonline.com /news/02202005/news/65574.htm (881 words)

	WWU News Release
		BELLINGHAM — Viking 32, the first four-seater, natural gas and electric hybrid designed to withstand a 50-mph crash and built by students at Western Washington University’s renowned Vehicle Research Institute (VRI), will compete in the 2004 Tour de Sol, May 22-25 alongside the VRI’s Viking 23 electric/bio-diesel car.
		The Viking 32 hybrid safety vehicle attempts to show that a vehicle designed to produce little or no carbon dioxide can provide the desired features of sport utility vehicles without sacrificing any of the desired amenities of passenger cars.
		This is the last of three competitions this spring for separate teams of students at the Vehicle Research Institute, including the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Mini Baja West competition, April 22-24, and the Formula SAE competition, May 19-23.
	west.wwu.edu /ucomm_news/articles/489.asp (357 words)

	Green Car Congress: A Short Field Guide to Hybrids
		The electric motor and the gasoline (or diesel) engine provide different levels of power—Ricardo suggests that a full hybrid electric motor typically provides around 40% of the maximum engine power as additional torque.
		They all are hybrids, but can vary dramatically in terms of the capability of the electric motor, cost, performance and other benefits.
		It is an example of a BEV, or 100% Battery Electric Vehicle.
	www.greencarcongress.com /2004/08/a_short_field_g.html (1124 words)

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