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How It Works: Tomorrow's Hybrid

A plug-in concept from Volvo brings the power inside the wheels for increased efficiency and extra mileage

By Seth Fletcher Posted 03.13.2008 at 4:29 pm 23 Comments

The ReCharge, Volvos concept plug-in hybrid, could squeeze 160 miles from a gallon of gas by tossing out the power-wasting transmission. It packs a small electric motor inside each wheel, so that no power is lost in the drivetrain. Heres a look at the next generation of fuel-efficiency

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