While hybrid, plug-in hybrid and full electric cars largely remain niche vehicles, representing less than three percent of all vehicles sold nationally, 15 U.S. cities combine to account for nearly 30 percent of all hybrids and 41 percent of all electric vehicles on the road according to R.
The new C-MAX Energi also has 60 more horsepower than the Prius plug-in hybrid considering full battery power, along with class-exclusive technologies such as hands-free liftgate and active park assist for easier parallel parking.
ENGADGET: Ford C-Max Energi pricing: $29,995 after a federal tax credit, available this fall
Those looking to minimize their carbon footprints are able to choose among a growing number of part- and full-time electric vehicles like the new Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid and the Ford Focus Electric and Mitsubishi i.
The most compelling remains Pixel Qi -- a hybrid LCD technology that can be switched from a standard, full-color LCD backlit mode to a Kindle-like monochromatic reflective mode viewable in direct sunlight (while consuming 80% less power than standard LCDs).
The Center for Security Policy welcomed the Defense Acquisition Board's long-awaited decision Wednesday to approve full-rate production of the V-22 Osprey, the Marine Corps-Special Operations hybrid helicopter-airplane that will support the sorts of missions the United States military will have to undertake in the 21st Century.
CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Pentagon V-22 decision equals true transformation
As a continued indication of a trend away from NiMH, full hybrid EVs will bump from 0% Li-ion-powered to 17% over the same interval.
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But Doll said the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid is expected to be the most fuel-efficient crossover SUV with full-time all-wheel drive on the market.
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Other specs include a 17-inch WXGA panel, NVIDIA's Hybrid GeForce 9600GTS graphics, an optional Blu-ray drive, ExpressCard slot and a full accompaniment of connectors.
ENGADGET: OCZ intros 17-inch DIY laptop, Ion-based HTPC / Neutrino netbook
Each pond we visit is full of stupendously-large trout--rainbows, brookies, browns, cutthroats and cutbows (a cutthroat-rainbow hybrid).
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