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Wikicars is a comprehensive resource for [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid cars]] and other fuel efficiency topics. We provide detailed information on every [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] car model-- current or planned. See Wikicars' [[hybrids|hybrid recommendations]] or see our specifications of current [[hybrid sedan comparison|hybrid sedans]] or [[hybrid suv comparison|hybrid suvs]]. | |||
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|'''Available Now (in the North American market):'''||align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/ Real MPG] | |||
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| valign="top"|[[Honda Insight]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/honda-insightcvt.html 55] | |||
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||[[Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|24-32 | |||
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||[[Toyota Prius ]] | |||
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/toyota-priushsd.html 48] | |||
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||[[Honda Civic Hybrid]] | |||
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/honda-civicii.html 47] | |||
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||[[Toyota Camry Hybrid]] | |||
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/toyota-camryhybrid.html 37] | |||
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||[[Nissan Altima Hybrid]] | |||
|align=center|[http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm 34] | |||
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||[[Honda Accord Hybrid]] | |||
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/honda-accord.html 29] | |||
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||[[Lexus GS 450h]] | |||
|align=center|[http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm 23] | |||
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[[Image:GS450h.jpg|none|250px|Lexus GS 450h]] | |||
<small>[[Lexus GS 450h]]</small> | |||
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||'''In the Works:''' | |||
|valign="top" align=center|Estimated MPG | |||
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||[[BMW Hybrid 7 Series]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|N/A | |||
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||[[Ford-Five Hundred Hybrid Concept]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|N/A | |||
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||[[Ford Fusion Hybrid]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|N/A | |||
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||[[Honda Fit Hybrid]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|50-55 | |||
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||[[Hyundai Accent Hybrid]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|45 | |||
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||[[Kia Rio Hybrid (Korea)]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|N/A | |||
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||[[Lexus LS 600h L]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|20-24 | |||
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||[[Mercury Milan Hybrid]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|N/A | |||
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||[[Saturn Aura Green Line]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|N/A | |||
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|'''Available Now (in the North American market):'''||align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/ Real MPG] | |||
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|valign="top"|[[Ford Escape Hybrid]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/ford-escape2wd.html 32] | |||
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||[[Mercury Mariner Hybrid]] | |||
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/mercury-mariner.html 29] | |||
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||[[Saturn VUE Green Line]] | |||
|align=center|[http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm 26] | |||
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||[[Toyota Highlander Hybrid]] | |||
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/toyota-highlander2wd.html 26] | |||
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||[[Lexus RX 400h]] | |||
|align=center|[http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/lexus-rx.html 25] | |||
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||[[Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid |Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid ]] | |||
|align=center|[http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm 17] | |||
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[[ | <div style="text-align:center;margin-left:0.5em;margin-top:0.5em"> | ||
[[image:2008 Saturn Vue.jpg|none|250px|2008 Saturn VUE Green Line]] | |||
<small>[[Saturn VUE Green Line]]</small> | |||
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||'''In the Works:''' | |||
|valign="top" align=center|Estimated MPG | |||
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||[[Audi Q7 Quattro Hybrid SUV Concept]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|N/A | |||
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||[[BMW X3/X5 Hybrid SUV Concepts]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|N/A | |||
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||[[Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|25-28 | |||
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||[[Chevrolet Equinox Hybrid SUV]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|N/A | |||
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||[[Cadillac Escalade Hybrid]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|25-28 | |||
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||[[GMC Yukon Hybrid]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|25-28 | |||
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||[[Dodge Durango Hybrid]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|18-26 | |||
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||[[Ford Edge Hybrid]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|N/A | |||
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||[[Honda Pilot Hybrid]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|N/A | |||
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||[[Honda Ridgeline Hybrid]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|N/A | |||
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||[[Lincoln MKX Hybrid]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|N/A | |||
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||[[Mazda Tribute Hybrid]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|N/A | |||
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||[[Porsche Cayenne Hybrid]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|15-23 | |||
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|[[Toyota Sienna Hybrid (avail in Japan)]] | |||
|valign="top" align=center|N/A | |||
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[[Image:Gas_Prices_Short_Term.png|none|300px|Gas Prices]]<br /> | |||
</div> | |||
'''High Mileage Topics''' | |||
*[[High Mileage Vehicles|Highest mileage non-hybrids]] | |||
*[[Tips for Buying a Hybrid Car]] | |||
*[[Top Reasons to Buy a Hybrid Car]] | |||
* [[Reasons Not to Buy a Hybrid Car (yet)]] | |||
* [[MPG estimates controversies]] | |||
* [[Considering Alternatives to Hybrids]] | |||
** [[Flexible Fuel Vehicles]] | |||
** [[Alternative Fuel Vehicles]] | |||
** [[Diesel Vehicles]] | |||
* [[Plug-In Hybrids]] | |||
* [[Electric Vehicles]] | |||
* [[Tribrid_Cars|Tribrid Vehicles]] | |||
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[[Image:ToyotaHybridEnergyGraph.gif|Toyota Hybrid Technology]]<br /> | |||
<small>[[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] Energy Usage Graph</small><br /> | |||
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'''Types of [[Hybrid Cars|Hybrids]]''' | |||
* [[Full Hybrid]] | |||
* [[Mild Hybrid]] | |||
** [[Stop-Start Hybrid]] | |||
** [[Flywheel Alternator Starter]] | |||
** [[Belt Alternator Starter (BAS)]] | |||
** [[Integrated Motor Assist (IMA)]] | |||
* [[Plug-in Hybrids]] | |||
* [[Diesel-Electric Hybrid]] | |||
* [[Hybrid adapter]] | |||
'''[[Hybrid Cars|Hybrid]] Terms & Technologies''' | |||
* [[Battery Technology]] | |||
* [[Continuously Variable Transmission]] | |||
* [[Global Hybrid Cooperation]] | |||
* [[ | * [[Hybrid Synergy Drive]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Regenerative Braking]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Low Rolling Resistance Tires]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Hybrid Crash Safety]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:17, 26 July 2008
Wikicars is a comprehensive resource for hybrid cars and other fuel efficiency topics. We provide detailed information on every hybrid car model-- current or planned. See Wikicars' hybrid recommendations or see our specifications of current hybrid sedans or hybrid suvs.
High Mileage Topics
- Highest mileage non-hybrids
- Tips for Buying a Hybrid Car
- Top Reasons to Buy a Hybrid Car
- Reasons Not to Buy a Hybrid Car (yet)
- MPG estimates controversies
- Considering Alternatives to Hybrids
- Plug-In Hybrids
- Electric Vehicles
- Tribrid Vehicles
Hybrid Types & Technologies
Types of Hybrids
Hybrid Terms & Technologies