Essays Tagged: "Plug-in hybrid"

Are Hybrids in the Fast Lane?

following are examples of existing and concept hybrids we may see on the market in the near future.Plug-In HybridsThe plug-in hybrid yields dramatic gains in fuel economy. It is twice as efficient as ...

(11 pages) 169 0 5.0 Apr/2006

Subjects: Science Essays > Technology

Alternative Fuels

isleading because it was based on a draft version of the EPA's fuel economy testing methodology for plug-in electric vehicles on a test vehicle that is still in development and over a year from produc ... ersions and gets 22 city/25 highway mpg. It also is working on an all-electric Focus for 2011 and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle for 2012.One of the challenges facing the widespread adoption of ele ...

(6 pages) 25 0 0.0 Apr/2010

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Options for Selecting Environmentally Friendly Cars and SUVs

c cars such as: Smart ED, Nissan Leaf, and Mitsubishi I MiEV, Buddy.Despite a higher sticker price, plug-in hybrids could be very economical, accessible and a great alternative helping to preserve the ... and a great alternative helping to preserve the environment. Plug-in hybrid cars are similar to non-plug-in hybrid cars but with a much higher charging battery capacity. Fuel economy website, explains ...

(4 pages) 2 0 0.0 Nov/2014

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science