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AskMen.com November 11, 2003 Paul Anderson	The Way Of The Future: Hybrid Cars Efficient, clean and quiet, these modern vehicles are worth a look the next time you're car shopping.
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Popular Mechanics September 4, 2008	Honda, Ford, Nissan Prep Hybrids to Hunt Prius Before Volt Unveil As it is likely that General Motors will unveil the production version of its much-anticipated Chevy Volt later this month, competing automakers are now codifying their plans for next-generation hybrids of their own.
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BusinessWeek January 29, 2007 David Kiley	Toyota: How the Hybrid Race Went to the Swift As Toyota prepares to motor past Ford as the world's second-largest carmaker, it has become a textbook case on how a green reputation delivers a competitive edge.
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BusinessWeek November 1, 2004 Chester Dawson	How Hybrids Are Going Mainstream Toyota is shifting into Phase Two of its strategy: moving hybrid technology into the core of its lineup. Early next year, the auto maker plans to launch hybrid versions of its Highlander and the Lexus line of RX SUVs.
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BusinessWeek November 1, 2004 Kathleen Kerwin	Hybrids with Plenty of Pep The first Gas-Electric hybrid cars were odd-looking vehicles that advanced the frontiers of auto technology but offered buyers little advantage. But the new Ford Escape SUV and Honda Accord sedan deliver comfort and performance.
BusinessWeek September 13, 2004 David Welch	Detroit Is Over A ($50) Barrel The Big Three auto makers aren't ready to compete with foreign rivals on fuel economy.
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The Motley Fool June 17, 2005 Brian Gorman	Too Many Hybrids? With more hybrids in the showroom and on the road, consumers' fascination with technology may wear off. In that case, as Nissan and others jump into the hybrid game, they may not find the growth they were hoping for.
BusinessWeek December 27, 2004 David Welch	GM And Daimler Are Stepping On It GM and Daimler are finally taking hybrids seriously, teaming up to counter rivals' unexpectedly popular models. Now their engineers will have to prove they can deliver.
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BusinessWeek June 20, 2005 Chester Dawson	Takehisa Yaegashi: Proud Papa Of The Prius Toyota senior engineer Takehisa Yaegashi is known as the father of the hybrid.
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Popular Mechanics February 2006	Hybrids at the Crossroads Sales are growing, but so is the controversy. Do gas/electric hybrid vehicles really deliver on their promises? Hybrid hype is put to the test.
IndustryWeek February 1, 2004 John Teresko	Asia -- Yesterday's Fast Followers, Today's Global Leaders After revolutionizing the auto industry with radical vehicle production methods, the Japanese -- with growing participation from the rest of Asia -- are now assaulting the West's lead in technology, styling and marketing.
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The Motley Fool January 3, 2006 Rich Smith	Detroit's Stealth Subsidy A tax credit for hybrids will benefit Ford most of all. But among penny-pinching car buyers, at least, the tax credit will work to help bridge the hybrid market-share chasm that separates Detroit from Tokyo.
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