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Peugeot showcasing 208 Hybrid Air 2L Demonstrator at Paris show

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The 2L stands for two liters per 100 km, equivalent to 118 mpg US, and is based on a production version of the Peugeot 208 1.2-liter The compressed-air tank is recharged when slowing down (while braking or taking the foot off the pedal) or by part use of the energy developed by the three-cylinder engine to compress the air.

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Land Rover Range_e 4WD diesel plug-in hybrid previews future production powertrains

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kW/h lithium-ion battery that can be recharged from an external 240V power source, Range_e can be driven on electric power alone for more than 20 miles. Range_e has a maximum system output of 339 PS (334 hp, 249 kW) and a top speed of around 120 mph (193 km/h), delivering a fuel economy of 85 mpg UK (71 mpg US, 3.32

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Volvo Drops DRIVe V70 and S80 CO2 Emissions Below 120 g/km

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L/100km (52 mpg US). There has been a swift pace of development since the launch of our first 119-gram models in Paris in autumn 2008.”. l/100 km): Intelligent battery recharging, whereby the control system only allows the alternator to charge the battery when the engine is operating at low load, for instance when driving downhill.

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Mixed Outlook for Mainstream Consumer Adoption of PHEVs

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The ITS study worked with a national sample of households representing a plausible early market for PHEVs—households with a high potential for physically recharging—and enrolled them in a design game. Kurani (2008) The Early U.S. Ken Kurani. or below; advanced accessories; and a mild hybrid drivetrain. Jonn Axsen and Kenneth S.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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The former just introduced the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge, while the latter has a limited edition Polestar 1 PHEV and the more affordable Polestar 2 that we’ve tested and came away very impressed. since the Tesla roadster was introduced in 2008. We also feature those that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? Prop 87 Missed Opportunity RAVs to Keep Rolling in LA Holiday EVangelism ZEVTech Saving RAVs Holiday EVangelism Who Killed the Electric Car?

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Peugeot Shows Three-wheel Drive Hybrid Scooter Concept: the HYbrid3 Evolution

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100 km (118 mpg US) and 48 g/km of CO 2 in the combined cycle. The HYbrid3 Evolution is a roofless—and higher-powered—version of the HYbrid3 compressor, presented at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. The scooter delivers 36 kW (49 bhp) of power, with fuel consumption of 2.0L/100