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Sub-Topics Available Hybrids Batteries for Hybrids Biodiesel Ford Hybrids Honda Hybrids Lexus Hybrids Mazda Hybrids Nissan Hybrids Plug-in Hybrids Safety for Hybrids Saturn Hybrids Toyota Hybrids Volkswagen Hybrids Lists Hybrid Gas and Electric Cars (HowStuffWorks.com) Provides a list of resources about hybrid automobiles. 11-00. News -05-30-07 Hypermilers (MSNBC News) Hypermilers "almost exclusively drive hybrid vehicles, and their goal is simple: squeeze every mile they can out of each drop of gas." 05-07 -12-09-05 Real Mileage from Hybrids (ABC News) "The Environmental Protection Agency calculates its numbers in the lab, but 'Consumer Reports' magazine found recently that taking the cars out on the road yields a different result.” "The Toyota Prius, for example, gets 60 mpg in EPA tests, but 35 in Consumer Reports' study.” "The EPA says the Honda Civic Hybrid should get 48 miles while driving in the city, but Consumer Reports puts the number at just 26." 12-05 -12-28-06 New Type of Battery for Hybrid Cars (USCar.org) "USABC awarded the contract in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop lithium iron phosphate battery technology for hybrid-electric vehicle applications. The contract is for 36 months with a focus on systems that are high-power, abuse-tolerant and cost effective." Editor's Note: These batteries are designed to replace nickle-metal-hydride batteries currently used in hybrid cars with lithium batteries. Current lithium batteries, such as those used in cameras, cannot be used in hybrids because of overheating problems and cost. 12-06 Hybrid Car News (HybridCars.com) Provides news on hybrid cars. 12-05 Papers -Biodiesel Bus Available Now (NationalGeographic.com) "Biodiesel, according to the Project BioBus Web site, 'is a safe, renewable, clean burning, domestically-produced fuel made from vegetable oils (such as soy and rapeseed) that can be used in existing diesel engines without modifications.' This eco-friendly fuel is refined from vegetable oil, including fryer oil from fast-food restaurants, by combining it with lye and methanol." 10-04 Alternative Fuel Vehicles (CNN News) Provides 10 choices. 08-07 Buying a Car With Good Fuel Economy (Edmunds.com) Discusses the most fuel-efficient cars and trucks of 2006. 01-07 Comparison of Hybrids (ConsumerSearch.com) Suggests "best values" for different niches. 01-07 Comparison of Toyota Prius and Ford Escape Hybrids (SoulTek.com) " In conclusion, while both the Toyota Prius and the Ford Escape hybrid are excellent vehicles, the Prius simply offers more for the money - much more." 01-07 Editorial: Hybrids Do Save You Money (SoulTek.com) "In urban areas hybrids like the Prius can save you money now and in the future they will save even more money." 01-07 Exreme Hybrid SUVs (HybridSuv.com) "Ed Furia is founder and current CEO of AFS Trinity Power Corporation, a company that has equipped a Saturn Vue Green Line with their patented “fast energy” battery system to showcase the new technology. Known as the XH-150 (extreme hybrid), the modified Vue can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just under 7 seconds." "I guess the only bad news is that we currently can not buy any vehicle with this type of plug-in hybrid technology. Furia hopes his company can license the system to an automaker that can mass produce it and have it available to the public in 2-3 years." 08-08 How Engines Work (HowStuffWorks.com) Describes how the following types of engines worK: Diesel Two-stroke Engines, Car Engines, Two-stroke Engines, Gas Turbine Engines, Rotary Engines, Rocket Engines, Stirling Engines, and Steam Engines. Also describes how oil refining works. 10-04 How Gas-Powered Car Engines Work (HowStuffWorks.com) Describes how gas-powered car engines work. 10-04 How Hybrid Cars Work (HowStuffWorks.com) Provides drawings to show how a hybrid gas and electric automobile works. 11-00. How to Convert a Car to a Hybrid (U.S. News) "If necessity is the mother of invention, then it should come as no surprise to learn that two Palestinian engineers in Gaza -- where an Israeli economic blockade has driven the price of gasoline to nearly $50 per gallon -- have recently made headlines for developing a system that can convert a standard gas-powered vehicle to run on electricity for just $2,500." 08-08 Hybrid Car Resources (BestHybridVehicles.com) Provides resources. 02-06 Hybrid Cars Compared on Payback Time (MSNBC News) Compares 13 hybrid cars on the amount of time it will take (at 15,000 miles per year on $4.20 per gallon gas) to break even for buying a hybrid over the same car in gas-only version. 07-08 Hybrid Comparison (FuelEconomy.gov) Compares cars the Toyota Prius, Toyota Camry, and the Nissan Altima hybrids. 05-07 Hybrid Electric Vehicles (Scientific American - Wouk) Discusses the design and marketing of cars that use electric motors and internal combustion engines. 3-02 Hybrid News (ABC News) Provides news on hybrid developments. 3-05 Hybrid Reviews (Hybrid Center) Links to reviews of the more popular hybrid models. 04-08 Hybrid Timeline (HybridCenter.com) Provides a history back to 1997 and projects to 2010. 07-07 Hybrid Vehicles MPG Comparison (HybridCars.com) Compares the MPG for existing hybrid vehicles. 12-06 Hybrid, Diesel, and Gas Comparison (MSN News) Compares cars on "payback" for use of alternate fuels. 9-05 Hybrids Incentives (HybridCars.com) Lists government incentives passed or under consideration for hybrid cars. 7-04 Low-Resistance Tires (HybridCars.com) "Most of the hybrid vehicles use some sort of low rolling resistance tire. Sometimes these tires are called 'low mu.' 'Mu' is the Greek letter (used by engineers) as the symbol for “tire friction to the road surface.” "While the low resistance tires will help with mileage, there have been some complaints from hybrid owners that they did not like the way the tires handle on the road. As a result, Toyota has backed off from using the lower resistance tires and has settled with a better handling tire." 12-06 Real Hybrid MPG (SoulTek.com) "For the record, the Prius CAN meet EPA estimates. If you are on the highway you have to drive 55 mph, without air conditioning, without excessive wind, and on flat roads, etc." "However, in city driving, the Prius can achieve 60 mpg, even with the AC on if you are in extreme stop-and-go traffic, but that isn't the point." 01-07 Tax Incentives for Clean-Fuel Vehicles (FuelEconomy.gov) "Qualifying electric vehicles and clean-fuel vehicles (including gasoline/electric hybrids) purchased new are eligible for federal income tax incentives." 4-03 Ultracapacitor Fuel Cell (ELender.com) "The Ultracapacitor Fuel Cell Stack will server as the main power source, while the independent ultra-capacitor contributes its outstanding storage capabilities as a supplementary power source to deliver ample drive power to the motor. The result is highly efficient driving performance: high-output, high-response driving and excellent fuel economy. And to ensure plenty of space in a compact body, the FCX employs high-pressure hydrogen fuel tanks capable of storing a large volume of hydrogen in a small space, along with a more compact fuel cell system and highly efficient packaging thanks to an optimum placement of the system components on a custom platform.high-performance ultra-capacitor (electrical two-layered condenser) to serve as a supplementary power source to the FCX’s main power source - the fuel cell stack - for more powerful performance under various driving conditions." 03-08 Projects Hybrid Engines Have More Problems (DetNews.com) "The most fuel-efficient vehicles — diesels and gas-electric hybrids — have more engine problems than similar gasoline-power vehicles, says a study of owners’ experience with 2001 models." 9-04 Purchase Resources Electric Hybrid eCycle (eCycle.com) Describes the motorcycle that goes up to 80 mph and uses a combination of electricity (for start up and acceleration) and diesel or kerosene (for steady cruising). It must be registered as a motorcycle. Awesome Library does not endorse this product, but only provides it as an example. 6-01 Research Plug-in Hybrids - Conversion Kits (SoulTek.com) "Hymotion released a press release today announcing their new plug-in kit for hybrid cars." 11-06 Plug-in Hybrids - Discussion (SoulTek.com) "Imagine a hybrid car that achieves more than 100 mpg. Well, you don't have to, it already exists." 11-06 Tax Credits Available for Various Hybrids (EVAA.org) Provides credits for each available hybrid car. 11-06

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