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Mitsubishi Fuso introduces "green" diesel-electric hybrid light truck in Japan
Mitsubishi Fuso introduced a "green" diesel-electric hybrid light truck Wednesday that it said will deliver top fuel efficiency among rival hybrid commercial vehicles on Japanese roads.

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Hybrids deliver better mileage and reduces emissions compared to comparable standard vehicles by switching between two systems, usually relying on electric power at slower speeds and gasoline for higher speeds.

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