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How the Toyota Prius Works
The 2010 Toyota Prius is the third generation of the model that has practically become synonymous with the term hybrid car. But what makes this design so popular among hybrid car buyers?
HYBRID TECHNOLOGY
As hybrid technology evolves, hybrid car owners will reap the benefits of lower emissions and fuel consumption. Check out this section to learn about all the amazing breakthroughs in the field of hybrid technology.
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How SmartWay Vehicles WorkYou're in luck if you're in the market for a fuel-efficient car, truck or SUV -- there are quite a few options available. But what if you want a vehicle that's a certified environmental performer? See more »
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How Solar- vehicle Ventilators Work
You know that your car's interior tends to get hot -- dangerously hot -- in the summer. A solar vehicle ventilator would help drivers cool off by using the sun's energy to blow hot air out of your car and draw cooler air inside. See more »
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How the Fisker Karma Works
There's little doubt that the 2010 Fisker Karma, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, has the looks to compete with any luxury sedan currently on the market. But how does the Fisker Karma perform? See more »
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How the Ford Fusion Hybrid Works
The 2010 Ford Fusion may have the outward appearance of a typical Ford sedan; however, underneath its shiny skin is a high-tech, fuel-sipping, gas electric hybrid drivetrain that's sure to impress. See more »
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How the Honda Civic Hybrid Works
The Honda Civic and hybrid technology seem to be two automotive concepts that were made for each other -- an ideal pairing. But what makes the Honda Civic hybrid so different from the standard Civic? See more »
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How the Honda CR-Z Works
Honda's taking a new approach to hybrid car design with its latest concept -- the CR-Z. But what makes the CR-Z so different from every other hybrid car currently on the road? See more »
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How the Hybrid Tax Credit Works
If you buy a new hybrid car between Jan. 1, 2006 and Dec. 31, 2010, you may be eligible for a pretty significant tax credit. But how do you know if you're eligible? And how do you redeem it? See more »
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How the Porsche Panamera Hybrid Works
From the start, Porsche has produced a lineup of cars that are exciting to drive. The latest Porsche -- the Porsche Panamera -- is no exception. But do you know what makes the Porsche Panamera unique? See more »
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How the SEAT León Twin Drive Ecomotive Works
With the Spanish Minister of Industry promising one million all-electric vehicles on Spain's streets by 2014, a new hybrid plug-in concept from Spanish automaker SEAT is a step in the right direction. See more »
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How the Toyota A-BAT Hybrid Truck Works
When you think of a hybrid vehicle, chances are, it's not a pickup truck. You're not alone. But that just may change with the introduction of the A-BAT, a compact hybrid pickup truck from Toyota. See more »
