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Hybrid Vehicle Service & Safety Technology

admin — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:21:28 +0000

If hybrid vehicles have not already been showing up in your shop, it will not be long before they do. AVI is offering this special package to help you gain all the knowledge you will need to service the influx of hybrid automobiles safely and efficiently. Check it out at http://www.auto-video.com/hybrid-service-safety-technology-package-p-98.html

Duration : 0:0:42

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Battery Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles

admin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:46:14 +0000

IHS Global Insight analysts Bruce Harrison and Phil Gott discuss the business implications of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. What is the real story for long-term viability and growth?

“Most of the technology issues are minimalwhat we’re really worried about is the market acceptance by the general consumer. “—Phil Gott.

For more information about IHS Global Insight’s special study: Battery Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles, go to: www.ihsglobalinsight.com/ElectricVehicle.

Duration : 0:5:24

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2010 Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid sports car

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:32:09 +0000

Fisker Automotive, Inc., the new American manufacturer of premium green automobiles, unveiled its first production car — the 2010 Fisker Karma. With a starting price of $87,900 ($80,400 after US government tax credits), 1,000 orders for the 100 mile-per-gallon luxury plug-in hybrid have been received since the prototype debuted at the 2008 NAIAS.

Duration : 0:2:10

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