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Question about gas / electric hybrid vehicles.?

I know that there are many other types of alternative fuel vehicles. I am specifically interested in gas electric hybrids. If a gas electric hybrid runs out of gas, can you still drive it on electric only to get you to the gas station? When you start the car, are you just turning on the […]

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-06-23 04:25 UPDATE 1-Toshiba to supply drive motors for Ford hybrids

(AFX UK Focus) 2010-06-23 04:25 UPDATE 1-Toshiba to supply drive motors for Ford hybrids DETROIT/TOKYO, June 22 (Reuters) – Japanese electronics conglomerate Toshiba Corp said on Tuesday it will supply drive motors for Ford Motor Co hybrid vehicles, aiming to cash in on surging demand for green cars. Toshiba, which also produces lithium-ion batteries for […]

What does this sticker on hybrid cars mean?

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Prius_hov_sticker.jpg Today I saw a hybrid car with 4 of these stickers their car, and I usually see hybrids / electric cars with 2 of these. What do they mean?

Honda adds another hybrid car, 2-seat CR-Z

Honda adds another hybrid car, 2-seat CR-Z Honda is at it again — building a fuel-sipping, two-seat gasoline-electric hybrid car. This time, though, the car is not just thrifty, it’s comfortable and lively. Honda – Honda CR-Z – Hybrid electric vehicle – Electric Vehicles – Technology Read more on Boston Globe

Electric hybrid car, what kind of outlet will it plug into to recharge?

What type of electrical outlet will electric hybrid cars need to be plugged itno to recharge the battery? Standard 110, 220 or some special one that will need to be installed? Also how many kwh will it take. Are we going to be causing more pollution with the coal and oil that is burned to […]

ARION Hybrid Battery Forklift Trucks : DigInfo

DigInfo – movie.diginfo.tv Komatsu Utility have unveiled the ARION HYBRID, the new battery forklift vehicle which is the world’s first forklift to utilize a capacitor combination. The environmentally friendly forklift incorporates further innovative features of electric vehicles. The large amount of energy regenerated during its operation is recovered and stored effectively in the capacitor. The […]

Is there a high risk of electrocution from hybrid or electric cars?

Have you seen the new BMW concept? I just wonder if its like the KERS in F1 cars which have a high risk of electrocution. http://autos.yahoo.com/auto-shows/frankfurt_auto_show_2009/1070/BMW-Vision-EfficientDynamics-Concept If you did stick your hand in the spark plug, would it be fatal? Is it more dangerous than doing it in anormal car?