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- adjective UK Describing a
hybrid engine or vehicle that uses a combination ofpetrol andelectricity
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Examples
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The globally familiar Prius put hybrid petrol-electric technology firmly into the public consciousness.
Zero Heroes 2011
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The Volt is the US alternative to the Toyota Prius, a petrol-electric hybrid that is spearheading a cultural sea change on its home turf.
Zero Heroes 2011
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There are several kilograms of such elements in typical hybrid petrol-electric cars made by Toyota and Honda, a market that will expand in coming years.
The rise of rare earth elements Alok Jha 2010
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He added that the administration was "actively" involved in promoting electric and petrol-electric cars, which will be exempt under the proposed new rules.
New congestion charge plans 'will make London pollution worse' 2010
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This technology is widely used in petrol-electric hybrid cars, and the battery is reportedly more stable than Li-ion, but it has a lower specific energy density.
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Toyota has expanded aggressively outside of Japan, helped by its reputation for fuel efficient vehicles, including petrol-electric hybrids, which have generated strong interest at a time of soaring oil prices.
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The Greens wanted him to take a petrol-electric hybrid Toyota Prius but, instead, the Boy opted for a Lexus GS 450h.
Passing off Richard 2006
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As the company continues to expand the Fisker model range, it will also start making a medium-sized plug-in petrol-electric hybrid, dubbed Nina.
BBC News - Home 2011
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"We call this responsible luxury," Mr Fisker said, revealing that the Karma will be priced "close to the Porsche Panamera petrol-electric hybrid", which was also launched at the Geneva motor show on Tuesday.
BBC News - Home 2011
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Print Jaguar unveils a hybrid supercar Jaguar has unveiled plans to build a £700,000 petrol-electric hybrid supercar in the UK.
BBC News - Home 2011
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