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Hybrid research
If you're interested in learning more about hybrid, we've picked out some interesting links for you to browse.
These websites are full of useful information about the technology, the benefits, its uses, future developments and much more.
If you find a link that you think would add a new perspective or be of use to the wider community, please submit them to us along with a short site description.
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- About hybrid automotive technology→
A short summary of the technology with links that allow you to delve deeper into various components, the history of the technology and related hybrid issues. From HybridCars.com.
- How hybrid cars work→
A fairly comprehensive overview on how the technology works, complete with animations, but with a US slant. From howstuffworks.com
- The wiki definition of Hybrid Electric Vehicles→
The definitive primer into hybrid electric vehicles from Wikipedia. Scroll down to the reference list for comprehensive information.
- MIT powers up new battery for hybrid cars→
MIT article on a new type of Lithium batteries that could become a cheaper alternative to those currently in use in hybrid cars
- Winning the oil endgame→
Noted author and environmentalist Amory Lovins speaks at MIT on how we can beat the oil addiction.
- Road Tax Reductions on hybrid cars→
How much will road tax cost you on hybrid cars? Find out in this special report from the Guardian Unlimited.
- Environmental Transport Association on climate change and pollution→
Find out the real answers to climate change, the pollutants that are generated by transport and the effects on the environment.
- Beyond the Prius→
The Economist explores the different opinions auto manufacturers have on the future of the hybrid car.
- The drive for low emissions→
An in-depth report from The Economist on the real feasibility of different clean transport technologies.
- Report on the feasibility of biofuels→
A detailed report from Biofuelwatch.org on the problems with relying on biofuels to fuel cars. In .PDF format.
- Greener cars and driving→
The official government line on driving to reduce emissions from Direct.gov.uk
- Transport Select Committee Cars of the Future Report - Nov 2004→
The government's 79-page report on issues relating to clean automotive technologies, the environment, telematics, safety and consumer awareness. In .PDF format.
