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Hybrid Cars

 
Hybrid electric vehicles combine features of internal combustion engines (using gasoline, diesel, natural gas, ethanol or other fuel) and electric motors. Unlike 100 percent electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles do not need to be plugged into an external source of electricity to be recharged; most operate on gasoline.
 
Hybrid passenger cars arrived in the U.S. in model year 2000, following their introduction in Japan a few years earlier. First came the two-seat Honda Insight, followed by the Toyota Prius in model year 2001. They are now available in many makes and models.
 
Hybrid systems have also proved effective in buses and heavy trucks, including military vehicles, transit buses and many others. (Source: EPA, NREL / Photo: Flickr)
 

Recent Stories


Toyota's showdown: The company is calling the runaway Prius owner's bluff

Tue, Mar 16 2010 at 12:03 PM EST

Toyota says based on its preliminary investigation, the 90-mph car could not have responded the way owner described it.


Weekend funny: Laughing with (at?) Toyota

Fri, Mar 12 2010 at 9:21 PM EST

Funny or Die turns their lens of hilarity upon Toyota with this send-up of a rather determined corporate spokesperson.


Lexus CT 200h will be available in the U.S.

Fri, Mar 12 2010 at 2:36 PM EST

Toyota has confirmed that the sporty, compact hybrid that was revealed at the Geneva Motor Show will be available in the United States.


Porsche 918 Spyder offers 718 horsepower, zero to 62 in 3.2 seconds, and 78 mpg

Thu, Mar 11 2010 at 11:33 AM EST

The plug-in hybrid drivetrain, a first for Porsche, can move the car 15.5 miles on battery power alone. But is the mileage figure all smoke and mirrors?


11 things you thought were green -- but there's a catch

Wed, Mar 10 2010 at 10:55 AM EST

California Prius driver goes on a wild ride

Tue, Mar 09 2010 at 12:10 PM EST

One man's four-cylinder Toyota Prius reached 90 mph before he was able to get the car to slow down with the assistance of a California Highway Patrol officer.


Predicting sales of alternative fuel vehicles

Mon, Mar 08 2010 at 8:00 AM EST

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, alternative fuel vehicles could have a nearly 50% market share by 2035.


Toyota Prius tops Japan sales despite recall woes

Thu, Mar 04 2010 at 8:07 AM EST

Sticky gas pedals and faulty floor mats have not affected any Toyota models sold in Japan.


Ferrari's HY-KERS hybrid experimental vehicle

Tue, Mar 02 2010 at 1:18 PM EST

Ferrari reveals its experimental vehicle at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.


The new Lexus CT 200h

Mon, Mar 01 2010 at 4:54 PM EST

Lexus will unveil its newest hybrid at this week's Geneva Motor Show.


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