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Hybrid cars are powered by combined fuel technologies. Learn how the Tesla Roadster or the Ford Escape hybrid technologies work and see what tax credits hybrid owners receive.

How the Aptera Hybrid Works

Featured Article: How the Aptera Hybrid Works

What if you could drive across the entire United States on just one tank of gas? The Aptera prototype aims for an astounding 330 miles per gallon (117 kilometers per liter). See more »

Aptera Hybrid Quiz

Aptera Hybrid Quiz

The Aptera Hybrid prototype looks a little strange, but this three-wheeled vehicle promises astounding fuel efficiency. Do you know how it works? Take the Aptera Hybrid Quiz and find out.

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How Electric Car Labs Work

How Electric Car Labs Work

The furor over the effects of climate change has placed a spotlight on eco-friendly automotive technology. Automakers depend on electric car labs to bring that technology to the masses.

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How the Aptera Hybrid Works

How the Aptera Hybrid Works

What if you could drive across the entire United States on just one tank of gas? The Aptera prototype aims for an astounding 330 miles per gallon (117 kilometers per liter).

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How the Ford Escape Hybrid Works

How the Ford Escape Hybrid Works

What's so unique about the latest hybrid car on the market? For starters, it's an SUV. What's more, you'd never know it's a hybrid. Check out the engineering specs and features of the Ford Escape Hybrid.

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How the GM Sunraycer Worked

How the GM Sunraycer Worked

The Sunraycer was designed to compete in demanding cross-continent races where the only fuel allowed is provided by the sun. The design was extremely successful. But did GM capitalize on this success?

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How the Venturi Eclectic Works

How the Venturi Eclectic Works

The Venturi Eclectic runs on solar battery power, but its ability to run on electricity and wind power offers a glimpse into the future of eco-friendly vehicles.

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How the Venturi Fetish Works

How the Venturi Fetish Works

The Venturi Fetish is poised to become one of the few fully electric sports cars on the road today. Why is Venturi limiting production to 25 vehicles?

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Top 5 Hybrid Car Videos

Top 5 Hybrid Car Videos

Automakers are finally making hybrids for the masses but what, exactly, is the hubbub about? What makes them so special?

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Understanding 2006 Hybrid Car Tax Credits

Understanding 2006 Hybrid Car Tax Credits

Think your hybrid car only helps you save money at the pump? Your vehicle can also give you another break a tax break. Here's what you need to know about the IRS' new-for-2006 "Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit."

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