US DOE Awards Grant to Axion Power International to Fund Commercialization ... - MarketWatch (press release)

US DOE Awards Grant to Axion Power International to Fund Commercialization ...
MarketWatch (press release)
Micro-hybrid vehicles, which are well on their way to becoming the most common type of automotive vehicle (estimated market size is 25 million by 2016), currently utilize a "start-stop" system which automatically turns off the engine when the vehicle ...

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Worldwide Sales Of Toyota And Lexus Full Hybrid Vehicles Top 4 Million - Autochannel (press release)


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Worldwide Sales Of Toyota And Lexus Full Hybrid Vehicles Top 4 Million
Autochannel (press release)
EPSOM, UNITED KINGDOM – May 23, 2012: Total global sales of Toyota and Lexus full hybrid vehicles have topped the 4 million mark as of April 30. Cumulative sales of full hybrid vehicles in Europe reached 423000 units. In the UK the number is 94000.
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Toyota Hits 4M Unit Global Sales Milestone for Hybrids Product Design & Development
Toyota's Global Hybrid Car Sales Top 4 Million Manufacturing.net
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Va. HOV drivers: A privileged class on I-95? - Washington Post

Va. HOV drivers: A privileged class on I-95?
Washington Post
Dear Dr. Gridlock: Your description of the irrational, bureaucratic “rules” for the use of Virginia high-occupancy vehicle lanes by hybrid cars is a prime example of the idiocy of government attempting to favor one class of citizens over another for ...

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Hybrid and Electric Vehicles to Rev European Electric Motors Market, Says ... - MarketWatch (press release)

Hybrid and Electric Vehicles to Rev European Electric Motors Market, Says ...
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The increase in electric components within vehicles is boosting the market for traction motors. Frost & Sullivan anticipates the European traction motor market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 50 per cent for hybrid electric vehicles ...
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New hybrid electric sports car turning heads - Tulsa World


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New hybrid electric sports car turning heads
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Although it has four doors, the car is closer in look to exotic sports cars such as a Maserati than to its electric and hybrid cousins. The Karma has a 2000-pound lithium ion battery that will get it 40 to 50 miles on a charge while driven in ...
Bad karma? $100K hybrid encounters hiccups Greenwich Time

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Toyota sold 4 million hybrid vehicles globally - INAUTONEWS


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Toyota sold 4 million hybrid vehicles globally
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Toyota Motor Corp, Japan's largest carmaker said that cumulative sales of its hybrid vehicles have topped the 4 million mark as of April 301. In 1997 in Japan, TMC launched the “Coaster Hybrid EV” in August and launched the “Prius”—the world's first ...

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A luxurious spa on wheels - The Province


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A luxurious spa on wheels
The Province
This vehicle definitely does not know the meaning of skimping on experience and performance. But, because of a designation on the side of the vehicle that says 'Hybrid', I hold my head high. The 2012 Escalade Hybrid's powerful 6.0-litre V8 engine with ...
If Elvis is Alive, He's Driving These Cars My Perfect Automobile (blog)

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Fuel-efficient set rising to the challenge - The Province

Fuel-efficient set rising to the challenge
The Province
Day 2 and next up was the Kia Optima Hybrid. Although it looks and feels different, this car has the same full hybrid powertrain as the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Like most Kia products, however, it's aimed at a younger buyer and puts greater emphasis on ...

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Kia Vehicles Honored With "Top Scoring Car Awards of 2012" From Total Car Score - MarketWatch (press release)

Kia Vehicles Honored With "Top Scoring Car Awards of 2012" From Total Car Score
MarketWatch (press release)
Kia's value and technology-laden 2012 model year lineup also includes the Sportage compact CUV, Soul urban passenger vehicle, Optima Hybrid, Forte compact sedan, Forte 5-door compact hatchback, Forte Koup two-door coupe, Rio and Rio 5-door sub-compacts ...

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The hybrid premium: How much more does a hybrid car cost? - CNET


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The hybrid premium: How much more does a hybrid car cost?
CNET
Hybrid cars tend to cost a bit more than their equivalent nonhybrid counterparts, but how much more? CNET looks at a selection of mostly midsize sedans to analyze the differences. by Wayne Cunningham April 30, 2012 4:21 PM PDT Follow @way4ne America's ...
Toyota boosts hybrid sales 124.6 percent overall in April Torque News
2012 Toyota Prius c Three Review By Carey Russ Autochannel (press release)
Top-selling cars and trucks in the US in April Boston.com

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