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Solar carports
Motorists have used carports for decades to shield vehicles from the ravages of weather, including paint-fading sun. Now comes an idea for using solar-collecting carports to help power vehicles. Solar Carport Canopy is a product that can provide an innovative solution for businesses looking to economically power plug-in hybrid vehicles while reducing costs and their carbon footprints. - Read More
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Part of $25 billion DOE budget for batteries and hybrid cars
Part of the Energy Department's $25 billion budget should go toward accelerating the development of consumer-friendly batteries for electric hybrid cars, US Energy secretary Steven Chu said. (Jan 2009) - Read More
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Honda mulls producing Insight hybrid in India
Japanese automobile major Honda Motor Company Ltd is looking at the possibility of producing its all new ‘Insight’ dedicated hybrid vehicle in India. - Read More
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Toyota to Unveil New Hybrid Camry
AutoWeek.com reports that Toyota is planning to unveil its new compressed natural gas (CNG) hybrid Camry at a Los Angeles show this November. Toyota made this announcement during its Sustainable Mobility Seminar in Oregon. There are currently about 1,000 CNG refueling stations in the nation. There are about 1,200 E85 stations. - Read More
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Mercedes and Li-ion batteries
Mercedes will be the first manufacturer to mass produce a hybrid vehicles with lithium ion batteries. - Read More
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BMW follows Mercedes in Announcing Hybrid Sedav
Following on the recent announcement by Mercedes-Benz of its mild hybrid sedan with lithium-ion batteries, BMW announced its own mild hybrid sedan with lithium ion batteries. - Read More
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