Hybrids Slow To Start In U.S.

Hybrid Electric Vehicles, though gaining in popularity due to fuel efficiency and environmental benefits, fail to attract more U.S. car buyers.

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September 12, 2002, 11:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

HEV [Hybrid Electric Vehicles] models from Honda and Toyota, which use both a conventional engine and an electric motor, are becoming more common in the United States and could take off soon in Europe...In the United States, HEVs cost around $4,000 more than equivalent standard models...the challenge was to bring HEV costs down to the level of standard vehicles and deliver performance."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: U.S. Car Buyers Stall on Hybrids

Wednesday, September 11, 2002 in Wired

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