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Building A Better Chat Room

If the new startup Tokkster is right, being able to chat with other customers on company home pages will be the next big thing.READ»

Can The Prius Popularize Plug-In Hybrid Electric Cars? [Updated]

The Prius made hybrids acceptable. Now Toyota is going to try to use those good feelings to get people to plug in.READ»

What Will the 2010 Plug-in Prius Look Like?

We won't get all the juicy details about the 2010 plug-in Prius hybrid until next week's Frankfurt Motor Show, but in the meantime Toyota has released a few choice highlights about the car, which will be leased at the end of this ...READ»

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Future Ford PHEV's Will Talk to the Power Grid

As it stands today, the power grid is a sensitive thing. Too many people turn on the air conditioning at the same time, and the whole thing collapses. It's a problem that should ease up as smart grids and variable pricing become more ...READ»

Volvo Launching Plug-In Hybrid With a Twist: Diesel Power

The Big Three automobile makers have all announced plans to release plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) in the coming years, but Volvo's PHEV plan is a first--the Ford-owned brand is working on the world's only diesel hybrid ...READ»

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Hybrid News From Toyota and GM

With its much-ancticipated Volt due to debut next week, General Motors [NYSE:GM] released a few publicity shots to goad potential buyers' curiousity. The teasers show the new model from three angles: top, grille and tail, and the ...READ»

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Plug-In Electric Chevy Volt Will Cost $40,000

Vice Chairman of General Motors [NYSE: GM] Bob Lutz revealed a few uninspiring details about his company's Chevy Volt series of hybrid electric plug-in vehicles today. Speaking to the Seattle Times, Lutz mentioned that the vehicle's ...READ»