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How Stuff Works: Hybrid Cars

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Graphical tutorial explains the workings behind these vehicles. Also includes some current real-world examples and related links.

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Title: Howstuffworks "How Hybrid Cars Work"
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With urban sprawl on the rise, many of us find ourselves commuting an hour or more twice a day, five days a week! Whether it’s the price of gas or the greenhouse effect that worries you more, the solution could be in sight. Hybrid cars have zipped into the mainstream. Learn the secrets behind these amazing vehicles and examine two real-world examples.

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