Top 10 tech cars: here come the hybrids
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Brief description of hybrid electric vehicles, which would come into its own as a full-fledged automotive force with 2004 becoming the year of the hybrid technology, is presented. A review of 10 vehicles which not only pioneer new electrotechnologies in automotive design from hybrid power systems to 42-volt electric components but also point the way forward are also presented.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2004
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Lithium batteries take to the road: hybrid electric cars need much better batteries - and A123, a plucky Massachusetts start-up, says it's got them
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A123 Systems is developing their lithium batteries to provide power to electric cars. Cell life, cost and safety reasons are the main hurdles in the development of large lithium batteries for the automobile industry. The science behind the lithium battery is also presented.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2007
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Top 10 tech cars
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The top ten technology cars, including Tesla 2007 Roadster, Honda FCX Concept, etc. are evaluated for their performance.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2007
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