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Volkswagen’s new Touareg to offer two PHEV variants

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The Touareg R eHybrid is the independent flagship model in the product line with the most powerful powertrain. The Touareg eHybrid 4MOTION develops a system power of 280 kW (381 PS) and system torque of 600 N·m. In 2002, the Touareg was the first SUV from Volkswagen. Presales of the new Touareg have started. More than 1.13

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US manufacturing sector energy use and energy intensity down since 2002

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Total energy consumption in the manufacturing sector decreased by 17% from 2002 to 2010, according to data from the US Energy Information Administration. Energy consumed as a fuel includes all energy used for heat and power. increases in their fuel consumption from 2002 to 2010. Future MECS are planned for every four years.

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Bucharest orders 100 Solaris electric trolleybuses

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The 12-meter trolleybuses will be powered by a 160 kW traction motor. The Trollino vehicles will be fitted with Solaris High Power batteries with a capacity of 60 kWh, which will enable them to cover distances of up to 20 km at a time without connection to an overhead wires.

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CES 2002 News: EV Trucks Wars Ratchet Up

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Powering the standard e4WD system on the WT are two motors putting out a combined 510 horsepower (hp) and 615 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) News: GM Commits to EVs The post CES 2002 News: EV Trucks Wars Ratchet Up first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. In addition to the towing mentioned above, it will have a 1,200-pound payload.

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Cal ISO: California grid battery storage increased nearly 20x since 2019 to 5,000MW; projected to hit 52,000 MW by 2045

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Today’s fleet of storage resources can capture enough electricity to power up to 5 million California homes. The program was established in 2002 with an initial requirement that 20% of electricity retail sales be served by renewable resources by 2017. By 2045, capacity is projected to increase another 10 times to 52,000 MW.

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New Lexus GX to offer brand’s first hybrid for body-on-frame vehicle

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turbo-hybrid variant, a Lexus first for a body-on-frame vehicle, provides fuel efficiency without compromising on power output. Positioned between the LX and RX, the GX is an SUV—based on the Toyota Land Cruiser—originally launched in 2002 primarily targeting the North American market featuring a body-on-frame structure.

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Niagara Falls Maid of the Mist vessels going battery-electric; ABB power and propulsion

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ABB will supply a comprehensive integrated power and propulsion solution for the new-build vessels, including lithium-ion battery packs and an onshore charging system, enabling sustainable operation with maximum reliability. Quiniones, President and CEO at the New York Power Authority. — Gil C.

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