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Document Number

2717

Primary Title

Hybrid Electric Vehicles: What You Should Know

Author Affiliation

U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Transportation Technologies, Washington, DC

Published Date

01/01/1995

Detailed Publish Date

1995

Page Count

6

Document Type

BROCHURE

Abstract

This brochure answers basic questions about hybrid electric vehicles including: what they are; how they work; hybrid vehicle types; differences between HEVs and conventional vehicles; benefits of HEVs; the future of widespread production of HEVs in the U.S.; the future role of hybrid electric vehicles; and sources of additional information.

Note

Prepared for the U.S. Department of Energy by Abacus Technology Corp.

Copyright Status

N - Not copyrighted,

Document Owner

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