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Lexus LF-Sh Concept - Automobile Magazine (#)

„Since the LF-Sh concept has a V-8 hybrid powertrain, and since Toyota is introducing a hybrid version of the GS, called the GS450h, next spring, it's logical to expect a hybrid version of the LS as well, which likely will be called the LS600h. Toyota's hybrid efforts are now following two paths: Toyota hybrid vehicles will emphasize efficiency and fuel economy, while Lexus hybrids will concentrate more on performance than on ultimate fuel efficiency ...“

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/tokyo/ 0511_lexus_ls - Cached

Honda: Fuel-cell cars on market by 2018 (#)

„If that came to be, we could get all of our personal electricity and heat from those sources, and free up all the petroleum for vehicles anyway. TODAY there are zero and near-zero emission petroleum fueled vehicles, so whats the big advantage of electric/hybrid/hydrogen vehicles anyway? With the above scenario, all petroleum could be used in vehicles, which would make it an almost infinite resource, especially if you factor in coal & shale as a source for it.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/29/.../ - Cached

Tech trifecta: Ford unveils fuel cell, hybrid electric Edge, with a plug! - Autoblog (#)

„Ford is moving ahead with a range of technology solutions simultaneously, including vehicles such as the Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid, hydrogen fuel cells, hydrogen internal combustion engines, ethanol, clean diesel and refinements to gasoline fueled engines and advanced transmissions. Some of the technology, such as that seen in Ford's lineup of hybrid vehicles, represents near-term approaches ...“

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/23/.../ - Cached

Companies: Lear (#)

„- Lear Corporation and Exide Corporation announced that they have signed a letter of intent to enter into a strategic collaboration to co-develop and market advanced power packaging solutions for the automotive industry. The collaboration will focus on designing state-of-the-art interior systems to meet the increasing complexity and power requirements of conventional, hybrid and electrical vehicles.   (August 30, 2000)“

http://www.autointell.com/supplier/supplier_news/lear/ learcorp.htm - Cached

Talk to the hand (#)

„Hart had read our study, they would know that the public is too confused about hybrids, fuel cells, and various alternative fuel technologies to meaningfully answer questions about which technology offers the best solution--one of the findings touted in the press release. In contrast to the Healy headline for the Hart research, the headline for the Autoextremist research could be "Toyota reaps gains from major public confusion about hybrid vehicles ...“

http://www.autoextremist.com/research/ hand.shtml - Cached

Toyota to unveil Hybrid X Concept in Geneva - Autoblog (#)

„Toyota is touting the two hybrid concept vehicles it will have on display at the Geneva Motor Show early next month. The first is the FT-HS Concept that debuted last month at the Detroit Auto Show. The second, however, is all new concept called the Hybrid X that Toyota says "proposes a new design language for hybrid models while also acting as a technology showcase for future hybrid cars ...“

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/14/.../ - Cached

Hybrid Vehicle Registration Growth-Rate Slows in 2006 | Auto Newswire Article from Motor Trend (#)

„The core set of hybrid vehicles offered today are automobiles powered by internal combustion engines, and are equipped with batteries recharged during driving and an electric motor to assist with power demand. Hybrids deliver exceptional mileage compared to their gas-only counterparts and are considered environmentally-friendly alternatives to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles.“

http://www.motortrend.com/features/newswire/91/26707/ index.html - Cached

A Short Field Guide to Hybrids (#)

„Hybrid vehicles combine two or more power sources that provide propulsion. A conventional car has only a single source of propulsion: either a diesel or gasoline internal combustion engine.  In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), at least one power source delivers electrical energy. There are a wide range of possible configurations for an HEV”which is where the confusion comes in.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2004/08/ a_short_field_g.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2004/08/05

Autoblog (#)

„The 2008 GMC Yukon Hybrid is essentially the same vehicle as Chevy's Tahoe Hybrid . Both vehicles feature GM's Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation technology and a two-mode hybrid system developed in conjunction with DaimlerChrysler and BMW. The system is coupled with a small-block Vortec V8 and should still be able to perform normal truck duties like tow 6,000 lbs ...“

http://www.autoblog.com/category/gmc/ - Cached

GM’s Focus on Electricity; Expanded Hybrid Offerings and a 2-Mode Hybrid Plug-in VUE Under Development (corrected) (#)

„...production timing will depend on battery technology development. But based on our work with EV1 and our different hybrid-electric vehicles, we at GM already have a lot of experience developing and integrating advanced battery technology into our vehicles¦and we™re working today with a number of battery companies to develop the technology necessary to build a plug-in hybrid.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/11/ gms_focus_on_el.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/11/29

New York Plans Plug-in Hybrid Conversion Program for 600 State Vehicles (#)

„Under the $10 million plug-in hybrids program, the 600 hybrid vehicles in the State fleet will be retrofitted to be plug-in hybrids. Once the State™s hybrid vehicles have been converted to plug-in hybrids, the program will be made available to private vehicle owners through a competitive process.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/08/ new_york_plans_.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/08/02

GM reveals Chevrolet Volt Concept (#)

„But while the announcement is exciting, GM still isn't giving any solid timeline on WHEN we can see these cars on the road or HOW MANY cars are actually going to be produced - at best they say 3-4 years if the battery technology is available. There is a demand for plug-in hybrids NOW - there are hundreds of cities, counties, utility districts and fleets already placing "soft orders" for such vehicles ...“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/07/gm-reveals-chevrolet-volt-concept/ - Cached

2008 Mazda Tribute Hybrid - Latest News, Auto Show Coverage, and Future Cars - Automobile Magazine (#)

„At last year's Tokyo show, Mazda teased us with alternative fuel concept versions of both the RX-8 (hydrogen) and the 5 (hydrogen hybrid) and while those concepts have been undergoing testing in Japan, we've never seen anything come to fruition on these shores. Mazda's first production hybrid is a bit less exciting than those vehicles, and actually, it isn't a Mazda at all.“

http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/.../ 0701_2008_mazda_tribute_hev - Cached

Comparison - Hybrids At The Crossroads - Popular Mechanics (#)

„Ironically, our tests revealed that the strongest benefits of hybrid technology may be found in just such bigger, heavier vehicles. After all, it's hard to squeeze much of a fuel-economy gain out of an already fuel-efficient compact car like the Honda Civic. But give a 4000-pound SUV like the Highlander a healthy electric boost every time it accelerates and the fuel savings can be dramatic.“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars/ 2154662.html?page=5 - Cached

supplier (#)

„January 10, 2006 – Johnson Controls and Saft launched their new joint venture, to supply advanced-technology batteries for current- and future-generation hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). The official start-up of the new joint venture was announced today at the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.“

http://www.autointell.com/core/ companies-suppliers.htm - Cached

GM commits to building plug-in hybrid (#)

„A plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle differs from non-plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles by offering extended electric-only propulsion, additional battery capacity and the ability to be recharged from an external electrical outlet. The Saturn Vue Green Line plug-in hybrid is expected to offer electric-only propulsion for more than 10 miles ...“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/11/29/gm-commits-to-building-plug-in-hybrid/ - Cached

National Coalition Urges Automakers To Produce Plug-in Hybrid Cars - Auto News - Motor Trend (#)

„Declaring the country's economy, environmental health and national security at risk, a grassroots coalition of cities including Austin, Baltimore, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle as well as electric utilities and national policy organizations today kicked off a nationwide campaign to urge automakers to accelerate development of plug-in hybrid vehicles.“

http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2006/.../ index.html - Cached

Touareg, Cayenne to be first hybrids from VW camp (#)

„Volkswagen's first gas-electric vehicle will come in the form of a Touareg hybrid, according to a German media report. VW's new CEO Martin Winterkorn changed plans made by former boss Bernd Pischetsrieder, which originally called for hybrid versions of the company's compact vehicles, according to German weekly Automobilwoche.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/29/.../ - Cached

Not All Hybrids are Hot - AutoWeek (#)

„U.S. sales of hybrid vehicles through October show the segment evolving into a respectable niche. Not counting the Saturn Vue Green Line, which just went on sale, 211,134 hybrids were sold through October, up from 171,523 in the comparable 2005 period. Hybrids still account for just 1.5 percent of new vehicle sales.“

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=/20061121/free/61120007/.../ static - Cached

DaimlerChrysler Commercial Vehicles: Record Sales for DaimlerChrysler (#)

„In 2005, the new Canter light truck debuted in Europe and other export markets and the new Fighter medium-duty truck was introduced in Japan. Fuso is also the Commercial Vehicles Division’s Center of Competence for light trucks and hybrid drives. Fuso will launch a hybrid version of the Canter on the Japanese market this year.“

http://www.autointell.com/nao_companies/daimlerchrysler/.../ dc-comm-vehicles.htm - Cached

Green-Colored Glasses: Live from the L.A. Auto Show - Popular Mechanics (#)

„But he added that most propulsion devices will be electric. Whether the electricity comes from an internal-combustion engine charging a battery pack—as in current hybrids—or from a hydrogen fuel cell creating electricity on board, or via the current electrical grid, there will be more and more vehicles relying on electric motors to spin their wheels.“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_news/ 4203433.html - Cached

100 MPG Available Now! - Popular Mechanics (#)

„"The idea for better batteries on hybrid-electric vehicles is on everyone's mind," says Dan Doughty, manager of the Advanced Power Sources Department at Sandia National Labs. Li-ion batteries have some distinct advantages over NiMH: They contain 50 percent more charge per unit mass and require only one-third as many cells to achieve a given voltage.“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/how_to/ 3374271.html?page=4 - Cached

OC Auto Show World Debut: 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid - Autoblog (#)

„The Altima Hybrid has been certified to meet California emissions requirements and will be sold in states that have adopted California emissions regulations: California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. These eight states are among the strongest markets for hybrid vehicles.“

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/10/04/.../ - Cached

Toyota (#)

„Toyota unveiled the all-new next-generation Highlander and Highlander Hybrid mid-size sport utility vehicles at a press conference today at the 2007 Chicago Auto Show. The 2008 Highlander is significantly larger, quieter, roomier and more powerful than the vehicle it replaces. Yet its fuel efficiency will be virtually unchanged, Toyota says.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/category/toyota/ - Cached

The Energy Blog: Hybrid Vehicles (#)

„Purolator has ordered an additional 115 diesel-electric hybrid vehicles from Azure Dynamics Corporation, the largest order of it kind in the delivery industry.  Purolator has already accumulated more than 20,000 km's (12,000 miles) of in-service mileage after four months of evaluation with the 10 vans received for testing ...“

http://thefraserdomain.typepad.com/energy/hybrid_vehicles/ index.html - Cached

Comparison - Hybrids At The Crossroads - Popular Mechanics (#)

„But as more hybrid vehicles make their way onto American roads, a growing number of drivers are discovering a gap between expectations and reality when it comes to gas mileage. Many, like Matt Ward, find the hybrid investment worthwhile regardless of mileage, but in other quarters a backlash is brewing ...“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars/ 2154662.html?page=2 - Cached

TRD Special Edition FJ Cruiser package, Camry hybrid gets $300 bump - Autoblog (#)

„The 2007 Camry Hybrid receives an increase of $300, or 1.2 percent. Camry Hybrid pricing is effective with vehicles produced on or after November 1, 2006 for U.S. production or vessel arrivals on or after October 30, 2006. The Camry Hybrid will carry a base MSRP of $26,200.“

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/30/.../ - Cached

Automotive News (#)

„ DETROIT (Reuters) -- Ford Motor Co. is considering the development of plug-in hybrid vehicles in an effort to provide alternate energy sources, the director of the automaker's hybrid program said today. Speaking at the Automotive News World Congress in Dearborn, Mich. “

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ section?category=07worldcongress - Cached

Ford unveils flexible fuel hybrid Escape; plug-in hybrids pushed by coalition - AutoWeek (#)

„He said a plug-in hybrid, especially one that uses alternative fuel, could be a "silver bullet" for the nation's auto-related environmental problems and dependence on foreign oil. He was an author of federal tax credits for hybrids and other advanced-technology vehicles, which took effect Jan.“

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ article?aid=200660125003 - Cached

An assault on the battery issue - Automotive News (#)

„Patil, 56, is CEO of Compact Power Inc., a 17-person unit of Korean battery maker LG Chem. He's trying to develop a lithium ion battery that will offer good range, weight and cost for plug-in hybrid vehicles, whose power source could be both the electric grid and a small internal combustion engine or fuel cell.“

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=/20070205/free/.../ 1124 - Cached

DaimlerChrysler: The Dodge PowerBox Concept (#)

„The Dodge PowerBox has all the performance of a big displacement V-8 engine plus the fuel efficiency of a small supercharged CNG engine. As a super ultra low-emission vehicle (SULEV), the PowerBox hybrid SUV has a range of more than 350 miles (563 km), triple the mileage of most CNG vehicles.“

http://www.autointell.com/nao_companies/daimlerchrysler/concepts-2001/.../ dodge-powerbox-01.htm - Cached

A Hybrid And Alternative Fuel Vehicle Special Section - Consumer Festure - Motor Trend (#)

„If it is truly torque that is responsible for getting a vehicle in motion, then using an electric motor to launch it is a great idea for efficiency, performance and fuel mileage. This principle has been applied to the new wave of hybrid vehicles in a variety of manners with very different end results.“

http://www.motortrend.com/features/.../ 112_0611_hybrid_alternative_fuel_vehicles - Cached

Hybrid cars, trucks, SUVs and other hybrid vehicles. All cars hybrid! (#)

„American corporations - U.S. automakers - are not focused on a future of a 'better tomorrow', but instead, 'as much profit as possible today'. We can change this by demanding and buying hybrid vehicles.“

http://www.soultek.com/clean_energy/hybrid_cars/ hybrid_cars.htm - Cached

Nissan Altima Hybrid? Only if you live in one of eight states - Autoblog (#)

„I'm not a big fan of the Hybird cars - not that I'm against Hybrids, I just like more get-up and go in my cars. But, I do applaud Nissan for making the investment to offer a Hybrid Altima for those who are fans of the Hybrid vehicles.“

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/21/.../ - Cached

Comparison - Hybrids At The Crossroads - Popular Mechanics (#)

„Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study, the Prius came in third in the Compact Car segment. (An interesting benefit to hybrids' regenerative braking is that the vehicles' brake pads have been lasting far longer than those in gas-powered vehicles.)“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars/ 2154662.html?page=4 - Cached

Saab debuts world's first dino-free hybrid/first hybrid convertible - Autoblog (#)

„Theres no reason why Saab can't lead GM's attack on hybrid technology. I know GM already has a few hybrid vehicles, but why not make all saab's available as hybrids or biopowered....Oh yea and bring back the damn hatchback!!!!“

http://www.autoblog.com/2006/03/31/saab-debuts-worlds-first-dino-free-hybrid/ - Cached

President Bush Issues Executive Order to Agencies to Reduce Fuel Consumption, Use Biofuels and Buy Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (#)

„Secondly, we're going to purchase plug-in hybrid vehicles as soon as they hit the market. I think that will give some surety to those who have invested in new technologies to know that the federal government is going to be a purchaser, when commercially available.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/01/ president_bush_.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2007/01/24

Farmers Insurance Offers 5% Discount to California Hybrid and Altfuel Owners (#)

„According to R. Polk, California tops the list for the number of registered hybrid vehicles in the US. In 2004, more than 25,000 hybrid vehicles were registered in the state of California”a 102% increase over 2003.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2005/10/ farmers_insuran_1.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2005/10/18

GM to Be First to Build Hybrid Light-Duty Vehicles in Canada (#)

„GM of Canada announced that its Oshawa Truck Assembly Plant will be the first plant in Canada to produce light-duty hybrid vehicles, with the new Two-Mode Hybrid Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra scheduled for sale in the fall of 2008.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2007/02/ gm_to_be_first_.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2007/02/13

Toyota Turning Up The Heat With Hybrid Technology - AutoSpies Auto News (#)

„Going from zero to 60 mph in four seconds is not a feat usually associated with hybrid vehicles. Powered by a 400-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine, the FT-HS marries low emissions with superior efficiency and performance. What more could you ask for in a sports car?“

http://www.autospies.com/news/.../ - Cached

Highlander Hybrid Testimonial - Popular Mechanics (#)

„I am writing a paper on pseudo-environmentalism and I could really use the information you have stated. I haven't found much on hybrid vehicles yet and I'm hoping that you will actually see this and can give me some direction. electronic.mayhem@gmail.com“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/blogs/automotive_news/ 2003632.html - Cached

Porsche Rules Out Diesel Engines And Focuses on Hybrids - AutoSpies Auto News (#)

„Too many hypocrites here on Auto spies,I remember all the German fanboys were all against hybrid technology,but now that a performance car company like Porsche want to start building hybrid vehicles,they are all for it!!“

http://www.autospies.com/news/.../ - Cached

The heat is on - Automotive News (#)

„Lowery's remarks - and GM's sudden interest in plug-in electric hybrid vehicles - suggest an evolution of the company's recent position that hydrogen fuel cells soon will take vehicles out of the environmental equation.“

http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=/20070205/free/.../ 1127 - Cached

Go Hybrid Blog (#)

„The second aim is to achieve a breakthrough in battery technology so that it becomes possible for the plug-in hybrid vehicles to deliver a performance as efficient as the 40 miles of electric range to facilitate usual roundtrip daily commutes.“

http://www.go-hybrid.info/blog/ - Cached

Companies : Johnson Controls Inc. (#)

„DETROIT, Jan. 11, 2005 - When it comes to providing outstanding power-storage solutions for hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs), Johnson Controls has the technology, products and manufacturing resources to get the job done ...“

http://www.autointell.com/supplier/supplier_news/.../ johnson-controls.htm - Cached

iZoom Site (#)

„While many automakers struggle to bring their first hybrid to market, Toyota rolls out an all-new generation of its Prius, and proves that environmentally friendly vehicles can be fun to drive, too.“

http://www.izoom.com/2004toyotaprius.html - Cached

just-auto.com (#)

„Global demand for hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) will grow twenty percent annually through 2010. Gains for these fuel-efficient vehicles will be driven by erratic fuel prices, increased emissions reg...“

http://www.just-auto.com/store/ supplier.aspx?id=48 - Cached

HybridBlog (#)

„Okay, much like when GM was bashing its own hybrid technology last October , Nissan now seems to be openly schizophrenic with its relationship with hybrid vehicles. “

http://hybridblog.typepad.com/ - Cached

Doubts Cast on Hybrid Efficiency - Daily Auto Insider - Car and Driver April 2006 (#)

„Driving a hybrid vehicle costs more in terms of overall energy consumed than comparable non-hybrid vehicles, according to CNW Marketing Research Inc.“

http://www.caranddriver.com/dailyautoinsider/.../ doubts-cast-on-hybrid-efficiency.htm - Cached

The Autoextremist Store Catalog (#)

„Hybrid Vehicles and Magical Thinking: Who is going to tell the public that hybrids aren't what they think they are?“

http://www.autoextremist.com/aestore/ aestorepromo.shtml - Cached

 

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