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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.

Featured Article:  How Hybrid Cars Work

How does a hybrid car improve your gas mileage? And more importantly, does it pollute less just because it gets better gas mileage? Learn how hybrids work, plus get tips on how to drive a hybrid car for maximum efficiency. See more »

5 Luxury Hybrids

5 Luxury Hybrids

A lot of motorists are looking for ways to be a little "greener" behind the wheel, and hybrid cars seem to be the answer for many. But why not do it with a little style, right?

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5 Plug-in Hybrids -- Arriving Soon

5 Plug-in Hybrids -- Arriving Soon

No doubt about it, hybrid cars are popular right now. That's because 40, 50 or even 60 miles per gallon is pretty alluring, right? Well, plug-in hybrid cars are capable of triple-digit fuel economy

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5 Reasons Not to Buy a Hybrid

5 Reasons Not to Buy a Hybrid

If you're looking for a new car or truck, there's a good chance you're considering a hybrid. Well, before you sign any paperwork at the dealership, take a look at these 5 reasons to not buy a hybrid.

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5 Reasons to Buy a Hybrid

5 Reasons to Buy a Hybrid

So, you say you're in the market for a hybrid car? Or maybe you're on the fence about making a hybrid car purchase? Well, we can think of several reasons that you may want to complete the deal.

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Are some hybrids just greenwashed?

Are some hybrids just greenwashed?

With consumers hungering for fuel-efficient hybrids, carmakers are pumping up their models' green reputations -- sometimes to the point of greenwashing. Could the greenest thing about your hybrid be its color?

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Car Smarts: Electric Cars

Car Smarts: Electric Cars

They may look similar from the outside. But there are many significant under-the-hood differences between an electric-powered car and a car that makes use of an internal combustion engine. How much do you know about electric cars?

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Car Smarts: Hybrid Cars

Car Smarts: Hybrid Cars

With the constantly fluctuating price of gasoline, more people are looking into hybrid cars. But it's a good idea to know what you're getting into before purchasing one. Take the hybrid car quiz and see how much you know about them.

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Car Smarts: The Aptera Hybrid

Car Smarts: The Aptera Hybrid

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 Diesel-fueled Hybrids Work

How Diesel-fueled Hybrids Work

Most people know gasoline-powered hybrid cars provide fantastic fuel economy. When you consider that the newest diesel engines are cleaner, more powerful and reliable, wouldn't it be great if an automaker built a diesel hybrid?

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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 Electric Cars Work

How Electric Cars Work

Electric vehicles, especially EVs powered by fuel cells, are a compelling alternative to gasoline-powered cars. Find out how today's electric cars work to get you where you're going without gasoline.

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How Hybrid Cars Work

How Hybrid Cars Work

How does a hybrid car improve your gas mileage? And more importantly, does it pollute less just because it gets better gas mileage? Learn how hybrids work, plus get tips on how to drive a hybrid car for maximum efficiency.

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How Hydraulic Hybrids Work

How Hydraulic Hybrids Work

Flying down the highway, a hydraulic hybrid isn't much different from a regular car. But in traffic, the vehicles can increase fuel economy 40 to 70 percent. How do they do it?

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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 BMW X6 ActiveHybrid Works

How the BMW X6 ActiveHybrid Works

The BMW X6 ActiveHybrid concept is a vehicle that blurs the lines between SUV, hatchback and sports car. But how does the X6 ActiveHybrid achieve fuel economy and improved performance, too?

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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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Is there a way to create an all-electric car you don't have to plug in?

Is there a way to create an all-electric car you don't have to plug in?

Don't be fooled: Even all-electric cars have a carbon footprint. How do they pollute? And how close are we to developing one that's truly a friend to the environment?

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