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PSA Peugeot Citroën Showing FiSyPAC Fuel Cell Extended Range Electric Vehicle Demonstrator

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FiSyPAC is a collaborative fuel cell reliability project, initiated in 2006, led by PSA Peugeot Citroën, and financed by the French National Research Agency (ANR). The FiSyPAC fuel cell reliability project initiated in 2006 primarily focused on designing high performance, high efficiency components. kg of hydrogen at 700 bar.

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Iveco Electric Daily Prototype Begins Testing in Brazil

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The vehicle is also equipped with an energy recovery system, enabling the vehicle to recharge its batteries under braking conditions. This builds on the partnership initiated in 2006 between Fiat Automoveis and Itaipu Binacional for the production of the first pure electric traction automobile in Brazil. Click to enlarge. .

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Maritz study finds growing but still low US consumer awareness about alternative fuel technologies; knowledge gap and confusion a sales challenge for OEMs

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When asked to name an alternative fuel technology other than gasoline powered automobiles, 56% said electric vehicles while nearly a third identified gasoline-electric hybrids. 50% of respondents knew that the “Nissan Leaf can run for up to 100 miles before it needs to be plugged in to recharge it.”

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PIP Declares Victory

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Here's the press release: PLUG-IN PARTNERS DECLARES VICTORY In January 2006, Austin Energy launched the national Plug-In Partners campaign, a grassroots effort to demonstrate to automakers that there is sufficient demand to support the mass production of flexible-fuel plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. First, were economics.

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Wall Street Report

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FIALKA Staff Reporter THE WALL STREET JOURNAL January 25, 2006 DAVIS, Calif. -- In the 1950s, an aspiring Pasadena hot-rodder named Andrew Frank shocked the competition by powering his 1936 Ford with a Cadillac V-12 engine. "It Hybrid automobiles work with two engines. It had gobs of torque," he recalls.

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Governor Pataki On Board

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Since the utility grid has lower demand during overnight hours, the recharging of plug-ins would not add to the peak load. Taken from the press release , New York Governor's Office, August 2, 2006 Become a Partner today. Thanks to Green Car Congress for the tip. Sign the On Line Petition more news HOME

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Campaign Begins

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Plug-ins could be recharged by plugging into a standard wall socket, delivering “electric” gallons of gas for about 75 cents a gallon at prevailing electric rates. EV world NATIONAL COALITION LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO URGE AUTOMAKERS TO PRODUCE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLES WASHINGTON, D.C.—January