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	<title>Hybrid Jungle &#187; 2008 &#187; April</title>
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	<description>Your hybrid vehicle resource.</description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:19:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>GE Debuts Giant Hybrid Dump Truck</title>
		<link>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/25/ge-debuts-giant-hybrid-dump-truck/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/25/ge-debuts-giant-hybrid-dump-truck/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:07:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[general electric]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[hybrid dump truck]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Hybrid Vehicle]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[General Electric successfully tested a giant hybrid dump truck that would be used for open pit mining operations.  GE took the concept of a conventional hybrid vehicle system and applied it on a grand scale.
The battery packs, which are sodium based, would generate 600 hp and would be able to take advantage of regenerative [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hybrid Vehicles - Good For Your Wallet, The Environment &#038; The American Economy</title>
		<link>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/24/hybrid-vehicles-good-for-your-wallet-the-environment-the-american-economy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/24/hybrid-vehicles-good-for-your-wallet-the-environment-the-american-economy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:26:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>arsenal</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[By Roman Robinson
You may be surprised to find out that the United States consumes a quarter of the world&#8217;s oil supply but only carries three percent of the world&#8217;s oil reserves on its own territory.  As a result, America is forced to import over 60% of the oil our country needs, relying more and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hybrid &#038; Electic Cars - Silent but Deadly?</title>
		<link>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/22/hybrid-electic-cars-silent-but-deadly/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/22/hybrid-electic-cars-silent-but-deadly/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:17:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[While most people prefer quiet cars, this is not the case for people that rely on the sound of the vehicles to get around safely.  Hybrid and electric cars can be almost silent  at lower speeds and may even be a hazard to the 1.3 million Americans who are legally blind, cyclists, runners, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>U.S. Hybrid Vehicle Sales Increased by 38% in 2007</title>
		<link>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/20/us-hybrid-vehicle-sales-increased-by-37-in-2007/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/20/us-hybrid-vehicle-sales-increased-by-37-in-2007/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[hybrid car sales]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Registrations of hybrid vehicles rose to 350,289 in 2007, an increase of 38% according to R.L. Polk &#38; Co., a Southfield-based automotive marketing and research company. The Prius remained the best selling hybrid, accounting for 51% of the hybrid market.  Though high gas prices played a role in the increase, the research company claims [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Steam Hybrid Vehicles: Automakers Look to Generate Power from Wasted Heat</title>
		<link>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/18/steam-hybrid-vehicles-automakers-look-to-generate-power-from-wasted-heat/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/18/steam-hybrid-vehicles-automakers-look-to-generate-power-from-wasted-heat/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:58:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[fuel efficiency]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[high gas prices]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[While many people will think of steam engines as a technology from the past, automakers are looking at incorporating steam power technology in their next generation of hybrid vehicles.  Honda recently touted their heat harnessing hybrid technology, which can recapture energy by exploiting wasted energy from the exhaust.  This innovative approach uses heat [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ten Misconceptions About Hybrid Vehicles Debunked</title>
		<link>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/17/ten-misconceptions-about-hybrid-vehicles-debunked/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/17/ten-misconceptions-about-hybrid-vehicles-debunked/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[hybrid myths]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With every promising technology that arises you will see fear, uncertainty, and doubt associated with that technology.   Hybrid cars are starting to enjoy widespread adoption, however I wonder how many people have made decisions not to buy a hybrid vehicle based upon erroneous comments.   I have noticed that there are many [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chrysler Plans Dodge Ram Hybrid in 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/16/chrysler-plans-dodge-ram-hybrid-in-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/16/chrysler-plans-dodge-ram-hybrid-in-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:45:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guardian</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Future Hybrid]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Chrysler recently announced that is plans to introduce the Dodge Ram HEMI Hybrid truck in 2010. Chrysler is launching the Dodge Durango Hybrid and Chrylser Aspen Hybrid SUV&#8217;s this summer and they expect to use the same technology on the upcoming Ram hybrid. The hybrids will use NiMH batteries and will have large engines that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What You Should Know Before Buying A Used Hybrid</title>
		<link>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/14/what-you-should-know-before-buying-a-used-hybrid/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/14/what-you-should-know-before-buying-a-used-hybrid/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:23:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>arsenal</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[buying a hybrid]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[used hybrid cars]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[By Peter J.H. Johnson
There was once a time when hybrids were restricted to the Hollywood crowd and college professors. However, over the last 6 years hybrids have become widely popular and can now be found in garages of everyday people. As the hybrid market continues to grow so too will the used hybrid market. What [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are Hydrogen Powered Cars a Pipe Dream?</title>
		<link>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/11/are-hydrogen-powered-cars-a-pipe-dream/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/11/are-hydrogen-powered-cars-a-pipe-dream/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:47:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Opinions]]></category>

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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/11/are-hydrogen-powered-cars-a-pipe-dream/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For years you have heard about hydrogen powered vehicles being the car of the future, but does a future really exist for these vehicles? On paper hydrogen cars are the total package, they produce water vapor instead of harmful emissions, do not rely on fossil fuels, and hydrogen can even be produced from water though [...]]]></description>
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		<title>J.D. Power: Hybrid Cars Will Have 7% Market Share by 2015</title>
		<link>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/10/jd-power-hybrid-cars-will-have-7-market-share-by-2015/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/10/jd-power-hybrid-cars-will-have-7-market-share-by-2015/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:19:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[high gas prices]]></category>

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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/10/jd-power-hybrid-cars-will-have-7-market-share-by-2015/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A study by J.D. Power and Associates estimates that 7% of the car market will consist of hybrid vehicles by the year 2015, more than tripling the current 2.2%.  High gas prices, and the government mandated 35mpg are going to play a big role in the production and adoption of fuel efficient vehicles.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Enterprise Rent-A-Car Opens &#8220;Green&#8221; Branches</title>
		<link>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/09/enterprise-rent-a-car-opens-green-branches/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/09/enterprise-rent-a-car-opens-green-branches/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:23:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/09/enterprise-rent-a-car-opens-green-branches/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Enterprise Rent-A-Car has slowly been purchasing more hybrids and other fuel efficient vehicles for their fleet. Enterprise, the nations largest rental car company, has started a bold effort in Atlanta, GA by opening up four &#8220;green&#8221; branches.  About 60% of the cars at these branches will be hybrids or other fuel efficient vehicles.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>GM: Plug-In Hybrid Chevy Volt in Showrooms by November 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/08/gm-plug-in-hybrid-chevy-volt-in-showrooms-by-november-2010/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/08/gm-plug-in-hybrid-chevy-volt-in-showrooms-by-november-2010/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:29:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[GM has a very ambitious timeline to bring the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid to the market in 2010.  Frank Webber, GM’s vehicle line executive goes on to say that the Volt is the &#8220;No. 1 priority project that we have now within GM.&#8221; and &#8220;This project is not concept work. This program is not [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lexus Developing New Hybrid Only Vehicle for 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/07/lexus-developing-new-hybrid-only-vehicle-for-2009/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/07/lexus-developing-new-hybrid-only-vehicle-for-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/07/lexus-developing-new-hybrid-only-vehicle-for-2009/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Lexus Australia Chief Executive, John Roca, confirmed Toyota president Katsuaki Watanabe comments about their plans to release a Lexus hybrid only vehicle in the near future and they plan to showcase this vehicle at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show.   It appears Lexus wants to have their own version of an ultra fuel efficient [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mercedes Vision GLK Bluetec Diesel Hybrid Coming Soon?</title>
		<link>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/06/mercedes-vision-glk-bluetec-diesel-hybrid-coming-soon/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/06/mercedes-vision-glk-bluetec-diesel-hybrid-coming-soon/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Apr 2008 13:35:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/06/mercedes-vision-glk-bluetec-diesel-hybrid-coming-soon/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mercedes Benz recently showed off its Vision GLK Bluetec Diesel Hybrid concept at the Geneva Auto show.  The all new crossover is due to be released in it&#8217;s non hybrid variant this fall but there is speculation that the hybrid version will be released soon after.  This hybrid boasts 2.2L diesel 4-cylinder and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>California Helps Create Larger Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Market</title>
		<link>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/05/california-helps-create-larger-plug-in-hybrid-vehicle-market/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/05/california-helps-create-larger-plug-in-hybrid-vehicle-market/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:44:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/05/california-helps-create-larger-plug-in-hybrid-vehicle-market/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently reduced the number of pure electric and fuel cell vehicles mandate in favor of producing thousands of plug-in hybrids.  Though this decision was made in California, ten other states have adopted California&#8217;s emission laws so the effect is much more widespread.  At this point you can&#8217;t even buy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Are you Ready for Smart Charging? Electric Companies Prepare for Plug-In Hybrids</title>
		<link>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/03/are-you-ready-for-smart-charging-electric-companies-prepare-for-plug-in-hybrids/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/03/are-you-ready-for-smart-charging-electric-companies-prepare-for-plug-in-hybrids/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:36:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/03/are-you-ready-for-smart-charging-electric-companies-prepare-for-plug-in-hybrids/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Plug-in hybrids and plug-in electric vehicles are imminent and the electric companies have taken notice.  Electric utilities are quickly teaming up with automakers and technology companies to develop &#8220;smart charging&#8221; technology that can control how fast the vehicle is recharged.  This technology will allow electric companies to reduce stress on their grids during [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mercedes Benz has Pure Electric Vehicles in their Future</title>
		<link>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/02/mercedes-benz-has-pure-electric-vehicles-in-their-future/</link>
		<comments>http://www.hybridjungle.net/2008/04/02/mercedes-benz-has-pure-electric-vehicles-in-their-future/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:56:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Keith</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Mercedes Benz announced it will have a concept fleet of small, electric vehicles on the road in the next two to three years.  Regular production would be expected a few years later, which would be branded under their &#8220;Smart&#8221; cars lineup.   They will be using lithium-ion batteries that they have developed in house, and [...]]]></description>
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