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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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kWh lithium-ion battery pack (from the Jetta Hybrid), which stores the kinetic energy recovered from regenerative braking; assists in the starting phase of the fuel cell; and adds a dynamic boost to the maximum acceleration of the Golf SportWagen. The fuel cell and battery power an electric motor adapted from the e-Golf.

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Bright’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key

Revenge of the Electric Car

Andy Frank makes the observation that parallel hybrids (Toyota Prius) are cheaper than series hybrids (Chevy Volt). Think Tank’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key Bright Automotive says it soon release an electric car with a 100 mile per gallon plus plug-in – and the company says it will keep the car economically priced.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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Meanwhile, outside the stack the electrons supply the electrical power. The entire fuel cell operates in the voltage range of 230 to 360 volts. mi) by a battery with a capacity of 8.8 kilowatt-hours, which is recharged by recuperation or alternatively from a power socket.

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Are You Plugged In?

Revenge of the Electric Car

Plug-in hybrids differ from hybrids on the road today in that they can go longer distances on battery power and can be recharged via electrical outlets. Which electric-car developer counts former U. Which one applies to the Chevy Volt, to be introduced later this year by GM? Bright Automotive. Google Inc.

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