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Hybrid Vehicle Basics

Learn the basics of hybrid vehicles: how they work and more.
Honda Civic EX versus Honda Civic Hybrid Fuel Mileage Comparo
The rubber hits the road in Scott's driving testorama in which his four tests provide a real life head-to-head comparison of the 1.8-liter 4-cylinder Honda Civic EX vs. the 1.3-liter Honda Civic Hybrid.
Saving Lots of Fuel with Scott: Pulse and Glide in a Hybrid
Hypermiling using Pulse and Glide (P&G) for superior fuel ecomomy.
Saving Lots of Fuel with Scott: Forced Auto Stop
Hypermiling using Forced Auto Stop (FAS) for effective fuel savings.
Hypermiling (Saving Lots of Fuel) in a Hybrid
Hypermiling for superior fuel economy: Learn the tricks and techniques employed in hypermiling to maximize your vehicle's fuel mileage.
How to Help Your Hybrid Beat the Wintertime Blues
Find out why winter's dropping temperatures affect hybrid fuel economy--and how to fight back.
What is a Two-Mode Hybrid?
Find out what a two-mode hybrid is, how two-mode hybrids work, and what makes them different from full hybrids.
Hybrids: The Real Deal or Marketing Hype?
Are hybrids just more marketing hype--or are they the real deal to saving fuel and emissions?
Hybrids 101
Start here to begin learning the basics about hybrids and electricity as an alternative fuel.
Hybrid Maintenance
Learn about the best maintenance tips to help keep all the components of your hybrid in peak condition.
Hybrid Tax Credits
Find out how much of a federal tax credit you're due if you buy a hybrid in the United States.
How Hybrids Work
Learn about the inner workings of a hybrid vehicle, and how they seamlessly integrate an internal combustion engine, an electric motor and a battery.
What Hybrid Models are Currently Available?
Find out all of the models of hybrid vehicles available.
How do Hybrid Batteries Re-charge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?
Learn more about the batteries in hybrid vehicles.
Are Hybrid Vehicles Safe?
Learn about the safety of hybrid vehicles and how they compare to conventional vehicles.
Is it Expensive to Replace Hybrid Batteries? How Long do They Last?
Learn about the replacement cost and life of hybrid batteries.
Where are the Hybrid Batteries Located in a Hybrid Car?
Learn more about the batteries that help power hybrid vehicles.
What Rebates and Tax Breaks are Available for Hybrids?
Tax credits, rebates and incentives available for hybrid vehicles.
Do Hybrids Cost More to Maintain?
Learn why the cost of maintaining a hybrid car is quite similar to the expenses of maintaining a conventional car.

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