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£30M Fund for Low Carbon Buses in the UK; New GM-Allison Hybrid Buses in London

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The fund is not intended to pay the full cost of a low carbon bus. The maximum funding per bus will be the difference between the cost of the low carbon bus and the cost of its standard diesel equivalent. Bus operators and local authorities will be able to bid for funding toward the additional cost of buying a LCEB.

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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

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Ogiso—who earlier in his career had been the chief engineer for the Prius, chief engineer for the Prius family, and chief engineer, product planning—made the remarks at the “2013 Toyota Hybrid World Tour” event the company staged in Ypsilanti, Michigan. —Satoshi Ogiso. qdash;Satoshi Ogiso. Motorsports. —Satoshi Ogiso.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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This small crossover is appealing in a number of ways as it offers hybrid efficiency, is available with all-wheel drive and does so with an upscale look and a high-quality fit-and-finish. The target customer may be someone buying their first Lexus and their first luxury car, a combination Lexus wants to take the lead in reaching.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

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Hybrid+AWD+Lexus Quality=Impressive Fuel-Efficient Premium Compact Crossover. This small crossover is appealing in a number of ways as it offers hybrid efficiency, all-wheel drive (AWD) and does so with an upscale look and a high-quality fit-and-finish. Hybrid Efficiency. The Lexus entry-level. A powerful, efficient drivetrain.

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Answering myths about hybrid cars

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Many people have concerns about buying a hybrid car - and they don’t just relate to the price tag. There are many questions that arise surrounding questionable stories that hybrids are more difficult or more dangerous to drive. Fiction - Hybrid car battery toxicity is environmentally detrimental.

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Campaign Begins

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EV world NATIONAL COALITION LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO URGE AUTOMAKERS TO PRODUCE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLES WASHINGTON, D.C.—January Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) would combine today’s new gas-electric hybrid technology with larger batteries that could provide an all-electric operating range of 25 to 35 miles or more.

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Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

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He served as the chief engineer for the Ford Escape Hybrid from 1998 to 2003 and holds 12 patents. CPI is initially focusing on battery systems for what Patil calls xEVs—the range of electrified vehicles from simple hybrids through full electric vehicles—“ so we don’t stretch ourselves too thin. ” Prabhakar Patil. Earlier post.).

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