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Hybrid Cars

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Mass produced hybrids have come a long way since 2001 when the Prius was first launched in Japan. They account for just over 1 % of the global market share, while Japan and the US represent 84 % of the global hybrid market share.

Hybrid car sales by region


Alternative Fuel Cars in Use

Alternative Fuel Cars in Use


2010 US Hybrid Sales by Brand


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  • Published On: November 2, 2011
  • Copyright: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim
  • DOI: 10.1002/chemv.201000140

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