Main Title |
The complete idiot's guide to hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles / |
Author |
Nerad, Jack R.
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Publisher |
Alpha Books, |
Year Published |
2007 |
OCLC Number |
148697600 |
ISBN |
9781592576357; 1592576354 |
Subjects |
Alternative fuel vehicles ;
Automobiles--Fuel consumption ;
Hybrid electric cars ;
Automobiles--Purchasing
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ELCM |
TL216.5.N35 2007 |
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NVFEL Library/Ann Arbor, MI |
08/31/2007 |
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Collation |
xvi, 207 pages ; 23 cm. |
Notes |
Includes index. Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-183) and index. |
Contents Notes |
Challenges to our mobility -- Brief history of alternative propulsion technology -- Green for sale today -- Gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles -- Flex fuel/E85 vehicles -- Natural gas vehicles -- Clean diesel and biodiesel vehicles -- New tech gasoline vehicles -- Electric cars -- What about my car? -- Which vehicle is right for you? -- Coming attractions. In this book "you get: an understanding of the technology that drives alternative fuel vehicles ; an in-depth look at the different types of vehicles available - plus their strengths and weaknesses ; an unbiased explanation of the advantages and downfalls of hybrid vehicles and alt-fuel tech ; simple ways to figure out which vehicle is the most economical choice for you."--Back cover. |