Hybrid

 

The Prius

The leader in Hybrid technology

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Chevy Silverado

Works with Flex Fuel

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HYBRID

True electric vehicles don't burn gasoline in an engine. They use electricity stored on the car in batteries. Sometimes, 12 or 24 batteries, or more, are needed to power the car. Just like a remote-controlled, model electric car, EVs have an electric motor that turns the wheels and a battery to run that motor.  However, bio friendly cars made today are a hybrid of petroleum and electric power.



Also included in this category are trucks and not just little ones.  All kinds from small light ones all the way to industrial usage.  Full size consumer trucks like the Chevy Silverado offer an attractive flex fuel solution to people who don't want diesel or cant do electric.


Flex Fuel


Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) are designed to run on gasoline or a blend of up to 85% ethanol (E85). Except for a few engine and fuel system modifications, they are identical to gasoline-only models.


FFVs have been produced since the 1980s, and dozens of models are currently available. Since FFVs look just like gasoline-only models, you may have an FFV and not even know it. To determine if your vehicle is an FFV, check the inside of your car's fuel filler door for an identification sticker or consult your owner’s manual.


FFVs experience no loss in performance when operating on E85. However, since a gallon of ethanol contains less energy than a gallon of gasoline, FFVs typically get about 20-30% fewer miles per gallon when fueled with E85.


New Cars


Honda Civic Hybrid

Honda Accord Hybrid

Honda Insight


Lexus RX 400h


Mercury Mariner Hybrid

Ford Escape Hybrid



Saturn Vue


Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Toyota Camry Hybrid

Toyota Prius Touring


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