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Neighborhood Electric Cars

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Watch this PodTech video showing how neighborhood electric cars are a new eco-friendly alternative to getting around your local area. These electric vehicles are street legal, emissions-free and can go 40 miles on a single charge.

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Addicted to Oil: Hybrid Cars (2:29)

With gas prices rising precariously, hybrid cars may be the wave of the future. Learn more in this video brought to you by the Discovery Channel.

Invention Nation: Super Hybrid (3:26)

Meet the hybrid car that gets more than 100 miles to the gallon. Learn more about hybrid cars in this video.

How the Chevrolet Volt Works (3:52)

Electric vehicles are a compelling alternative to gasoline-powered cars. Find out about Chevrolet's latest electric concept car in this HowStuffWorks video.

How Electric Cars Work (1:25)

Electric cars could power our future transportation needs. Check out this video from HowStuffWorks to see an electric car in action.

Hybrid Car Gets 150 MPG (4:50)

Watch this PodTech video discussing the conversion of a Saturn Hybrid into a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) that can get 150 miles per gallon. This conversion car uses lithium ion batteries and ultra-capacitors to help get this range.

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Invention Nation: Super Hybrid (3:26)

Meet the hybrid car that gets more than 100 miles to the gallon. Learn more about hybrid cars in this video.

How the Chevrolet Volt Was Made (3:51)

Electric vehicles are a compelling alternative to gasoline-powered cars. Learn what materials were used to make the Chevrolet Volt in this HowStuffWorks video.

How the Chevrolet Volt Works (3:52)

Electric vehicles are a compelling alternative to gasoline-powered cars. Find out about Chevrolet's latest electric concept car in this HowStuffWorks video.

How the Mazda Hybrid Works (2:07)

Learn about Mazda hybrid car technology. Watch this video from HowStuffWorks recorded on site at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show.

How Electric Cars Work (1:25)

Electric cars could power our future transportation needs. Check out this video from HowStuffWorks to see an electric car in action.