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Can anyone provide info and opinon on hybrid or electric family vehicles?

Ideally looking for non-mini van, 7 seater production vehicles. We are looking to replace our Ford Freestyle Dana – thanks for the links. We’ve been checking out the Highlander and the Tahoe (both Hybrid models). GM seems to be turning the corner by offering more but they are SLOW. Headtate – I agree they are […]

Where can I buy a true plug and run electric vehicle today (no toys pls)?

GM and others used to make electric vehicles that charged overnight. They ran for about 120 mpg, were clean, no spark plugs, fast startup, etc., and charged overnight. The cost was equivalent to running 120mpg for 60cents. If produced today with a gas backup, one could take almost any trip they wanted. We would probably […]

Toshiba to make batteries for electric vehicles

Toshiba to make batteries for electric vehicles Japan’s Toshiba said Friday it was working with Mitsubishi Motors to develop batteries for electric vehicles, as the race intensifies among automakers and technology giants to make emission-free cars. Read more on AFP via Yahoo! Philippines News

Are electric vehicles (EVs) considered hybrid vehicles?

I’m doing a paper on hybrid vehicles and I want to include EV’s, but I’m not sure if they are technically considered hybrid vehicles since they only use one distinct power source to move the vehicle. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Gas/Electric Hybrid vehicles, what is the postitive side?

At $4.00/gal for fuel one could drive 100,000 miles and still not break even with regards to the extra cost of the hybrid feature. How many batteries will have been replaced during this period and at what cost? What other energy resources will be required (electricity/natural gas, diesel) to dispose of the spent batteries and […]

Hybrid and electric vehicles, The environmental effects of?

I need to find some articles(sources),with research preferably, that show that hybrids and EV’s are worse for the environment than a regular commuter car. I know alot of you are ging to want to give me some that are pro Hybrid and EV’s but that is not what my paper is on, So tell me […]

Why can’t we use Steam-Power Engines in vehicles?

I had reviewed information which showed how technology made it easier to use electricity to quickly heat water-even if frozen solid. Frozen water was an issue for the North in Winter. Steam out sold electric and gas cars for a while, but with gas being so cheap in the day, and the wait time for […]