Compare Types of Hybrid Car Technologies
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E85 EthanolA growing number of vehicles can run on an 85 percent blend of ethanol, but finding E85 vehicles can be tricky. |
ElectricQuestion internal combustion. No-gas pure electric cars are here. The choice is limited for now, but high volume is coming. |
HybridToday’s gas-electric hybrids, like the Toyota Prius, are among the most fuel efficient and greenest cars on the road. |
HydrogenHydrogen-powered cars are slowly becoming a reality. Limited-production models are being offered to a handful of drivers. |
Plug-in HybridSeveral carmakers are planning to introduce 100+ mpg-hybrids that can be plugged into the electric grid. Expected around 2010. |
Small CarThe best strategy for fuel efficiency is to downsize. And there are many stylish and sporty options. |
Stop-StartA stop-start hybrid is the simplest kind, but this minimal technology may become the most common within a few years. |
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