Hybrid Car Companies:
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www.gm.com
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General Motors currently makes 6 Hybrids- Chevy Tahoe &
Malibu, Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon and the Saturn Aura and
Vue. In 2009, a Chevy Silverado Hybrid Pickup, and a GMC
Sierra Hybrid Pickup will come on the market.
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www.chrysler.com
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Chrysler currently has two hybrid SUVs. The Aspen HEMI
Hybrid and Dodge Durango HEMI Hybrid. And the Dodge Ram
1500 pickup with a hybrid option starts 2010.
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pressroom.toyota.com
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Toyota Motor Sales- 50-mile-per gallon rated third-generation
Prius hybrid vehicle and the Lexus HS 250h were unveiled at the
2009 North American International Auto show. Toyota also
makes the Highlander Hybrid SUV and the Camry Hybrid.
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www.hondanews.com
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Honda is currently selling the Insight Hybrid and the Civic
Hybrid.
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www.fordvehicles.com
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Ford Fusion Hybrid, Ford says it is “America’s most fuel-
efficient midsize car with a certified 41 m.p.g. rating in the city
and 36 m.p.g. on the highway.”
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Hybrid Data/Info/Education/Resources:
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www.hybridcenter.org
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Union of Concerned Scientists' Hybrid Center. Consumer
resources to find out how hybrid vehicles might fit into your
lifestyle, detailed comparisons of hybrid technologies, reviews,
and comments from current hybrid owners around the nation.
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www.nrdc.org
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Natural Resources Defense Council. Hybrid Buying Guide.
Find out what makes a hybrid such a good buy, and learn what's
on the market.
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www.transportation.anl.gov
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Argonne National Laboratory- Just the Basics: Hybrid Electric
Vehicles fact sheet. PDF.
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web.missouri.edu
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University of Missouri - Columbia. "Energy Sustainability and
Their Politics in the 21st Century" Information about hybrid
technology.
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www.electricandhybridcars.com
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Electric and Hybrid Cars. Pictures of today's hybrids with
links.
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www.pluginpartners.org
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Plug-In Partners- List of Articles on Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicles.
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News:
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www.eaa-phev.org
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EAA-PHEV.org wiki (Electric Auto Association - Plug in Hybrid
Electric Vehicle) latest developments and discussion regarding
plug-in hybrid conversions. You can also contribute to the pages
or comment at the discussion pages attached to each article.
Focus is currently on enhancing the documentation of Prius
PHEV conversions.
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www.hybridcars.com
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HybridCars.com is part web journal, part online community, and
part hybrid market research organization." Lots of info on
hybrid cars....plus some info on other technologies as well.
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Hybrid Organizations and Associations:
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www.eere.energy.gov
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US Dept of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Site. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) Home page.
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pluginpartners.org
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Plug-In Partners is a national grass-roots initiative to
demonstrate to automakers that a market for flexible-fuel
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) exists today.
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www.greenhybrid.com
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Green Hybrids. Compare your hybrid mileage with other hybrid
owners.
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www.calstart.org
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Hybrid Truck Users Forum and Conference.
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Hybrid, Plug-in Car Manufactures: PHEV
(aka range-extended electric vehicles)
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www.fiskerautomotive.com
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Fisker Automotive, a new American car company specializing in
environmentally friendly, premium cars featuring plug-in hybrid
technology. Initial production is anticipated to be 15,000
vehicles annually with pricing to start at $87,900.
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Hybrid Plug-in Conversions:
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www.a123systems.com
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Hymotion. A123Systems- Hymotion L5 Plug in Conversion
Modules convert your Prius hybrid into a plug in hybrid capable
of 100+ mpg for 30-40 miles.
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Hybrid, Plug-in Organizations and Info:
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www.calcars.org
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CalCars is a non-profit promoting plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).
PHEVs are like regular hybrids but with larger batteries and the
ability to re-charge from a standard outlet (mostly at night).
We build prototypes, including the world's first plug-in Prius,
and are working on others to show what can be done now with
existing technology. Our goal: get carmakers to build PHEVs.
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hybridconsortium.org
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Plug-In Hybrid Development Consortium is made up of
component suppliers working together to accelerate the
commercial production of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The
Consortium’s cooperative efforts help automakers short-cut
years of research and development. The Consortium also works
to build political support and secure new funding for PHEV
development.
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www.pluginamerica.org
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Plug In America's mission is to accelerate the shift to plug-in
vehicles powered by clean, affordable, domestic electricity to
reduce our nation's dependence on petroleum and improve the
global environment.
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www.eesi.org
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Environmental and Energy Study Institute Fact Sheet Plug‐In
Electric Vehicles. July 2008. PDF.
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www.popsci.com
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Popular Science How it Works Article. The ReCharge,Volvo’s
concept plug-in hybrid, first 60 miles on electricity then can
squeeze 160 miles from a gallon of gas by tossing out the power-
wasting transmission. It packs a small electric motor inside
each wheel, so that no power is lost in the drivetrain.
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Hybrid Tax Credits:
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www.fueleconomy.gov
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U.S. Dept of Energy. Federal tax incentives for hybrids,
diesel lean-burn, alternative fuel, and electric vehicles.
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