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SAKOR Technologies, Inc. Introduces Hybrid Vehicle Battery Test System (TestandMeasurement.com)

SAKOR Technologies, Inc., a leader in hybrid vehicle drivetrain testing, introduces its Hybrid Vehicle Battery Test System, a complete offering for high-voltage battery testing

Tata planning world?s cheapest hybrid vehicle (AutoSpies.com)

There was a big stir when Tata Motors made the Nano public, designated as the plant?s cheapest vehicle. Whether the Indian carmaker can also produce the world?s cheapest hybrid vehicle is contingent on the definition of hybrid.

Rothman used re-election funds for hybrid SUV, and convention shindig, reports say (The Jersey Journal)

Jersey Journal file photoU.S. Rep. Steve Rothman spent $1.3 million to be re-elected against an unknown opponent. Spending included $59,000 for a hybrid SUV and $15,000 for a party at Democratic convention in Denver. Sure, no one heard of his...

Hybrid car sales plummeted in November (UPI)

DETROIT, Jan. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. hybrid car sales plummeted in November, falling faster than sales of conventional, gasoline-powered cars, an industry research group said.

Hybrid car sales plummeted in November (Moldova.org)

U.S. hybrid car sales plummeted in November, falling faster than sales of conventional, gasoline-powered cars, an industry research group said.Just as automakers were scrambling to turn their production over to smaller cars after gasoline prices spiked in the summer, the falling price of gasoline...

Company striving to be hybrid car hub (WISH-TV Indianapolis)

An Indianapolis company is looking for federal assistance in order to double production and produce more batteries for hybrid vehicles. Read more at www.WISHTV.com

Toyota to offer car powered by the sun? (Scientific American)

Toyota won't just be adding solar panels to its popular Prius gas-electric hybrid car--like the solar electric conversion kit seen at left--it'll be powering a version of it exclusively via sunshine, according to The Nikkei, Japan's business newspaper. In fact, Toyota will be relying on the...

A Fresh Approach to Revitalizing Decor (Lexington Clipper-Herald)

(ARA) - Mom's vintage heels paired with a little black dress straight from the runway. Dad's collection of vinyl records framed on the wall. Reusable cotton grocery bags and a hybrid vehicle -- it is all part of being young, hip and green.

Hybrids saving some drivers steps (Battle Creek Enquirer)

Many hybrid car owners, who often get tax credits and special use of HOV lanes, are getting another perk: parking privileges.

Aiming to lead again (Las Vegas Sun)

A hybrid car the Ford Motor Co. says will hit dealer showrooms this spring may do more than generate interest among potential buyers. It just might get people talking again about how American automotive technology is competitive with that of foreign automakers.