Hybrid Cars: How They Work


	Hybrid Cars: How They Work

wildcat

6-11-2008 4:07 AM

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6-11-2008 11:46 AM

aklimento

50 miles per gallon? Huge savings! Only one practical question. How long battery pack is lasting? Even battery in regular car has to be changed at least once in 3 years. In hybrid an intensity of recharging cycle is uncomparable with regular battery. How much that pack could cost?

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