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To: atticus4paws who wrote (2928)	4/24/2006 6:38:18 PM
From: Rock_nj	Read Replies (2) of 16955

Plug-In Hybrids Get 100+ MPG While some automakers use hybrid technology to boost performance, some drivers are raising their MPG. April 23, 2006 The latest hybrids from Toyota and Honda focus more on high performance than better fuel economy. Now a few drivers are heading in the other direction: squeezing more than 100 miles per gallon from their hybrids by recharging them at electrical outlets. CalCars, a nonprofit organization that promotes so-called “plug-in hybrids,” has added batteries and plugs to several Toyota Prius hybrids, getting gas mileage as high as 130 mpg. The organization shows its prototypes at events around California, and is working on conversion kits that any driver could install with the help of an engineer. For those less mechanically inclined, Canada-based Hymotion retrofits the Prius, Ford Escape Hybrid, and Mercury Mariner—for fleets only—with prices starting at $9,500. The company plans to begin converting the hybrids for consumers within the next year. redherring.com

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