Likewise, the study did not include either plug-in hybrids like the Chevrolet Volt or full electric vehicles like the Ford Focus Electric and Nissan Leaf that carry higher price premiums, but boast a greater fuel economy advantage.

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Pour-over pots like the Chemex, full-immersion brew methods like the French press, or hybrids like the Clever coffee dripper are the new trendy ways to brew.

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Not only must you settle on a screen size, you also have touch-enabled machines to consider -- and don't forget those Atom-powered hybrids, which pull double duty as standalone slates and full-fledged laptops.

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