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Chrysler/DOE Ram PHEV project exploring battery life modeling

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Chrysler is showcasing its two-mode Ram Truck Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), equipped with a 12 kWh, 33 Ah cell, 355V Li-ion battery pack from Electrovaya, at the Washington DC Auto Show. Probably the most common way [Chrysler] looks at battery calendar life is we do Arrhenius modeling. The RAM plug-in hybrid truck.

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Former Chrysler Execs Join Board of Extended Range Electric Vehicle Conversion Company ALTe

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The idea of converting existing vehicles that had very low fuel economy with Range Extended Electric Powertrains is an advanced idea especially considering the patents that come with it. Earlier post.). When I reviewed the business plan and conducted the due diligence personally it was obvious ALTe had tremendous potential.

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Bright Automotive Launches Bright eSolutions; US Army Hybrid Vehicle Contract

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the developer of the purpose-built, plug-in hybrid IDEA ( earlier post ) launched of Bright eSolutions to support automotive customers worldwide to accelerate vehicle electrification, lightweighting, and overall platform efficiency. The IDEA is a multi-purpose, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle aimed at commercial and government fleets.

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EcoMotors launches design competition with LA and Detroit automotive design institutions

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The idea for this competition came out of internal discussions about a year ago. During the Winter/Spring 2012 semester, students at the two colleges will create vehicle designs enabled by the packaging flexibility of the clean, efficient, and lightweight opoc. Earlier post. ).

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Automaker Plug-in Hybrid PR Flurry

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Daimler/Chrysler has dusted off its long ago announced Sprinter PHEV. Nancy Goia of Ford got some ink for comments at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit. You can't keep such a good idea as plug-in hybrids down, but it can be delayed. You can't keep such a good idea as plug-in hybrids down, but it can be delayed.

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

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A Bright IDEA BY SARAH A. will be unveiling its IDEA, a 100 miles-per-gallon plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Now, of course, Bright Automotive is ready to unveil the IDEA, with the expectation it will have 50,000 ready for sale in 2013. Bright is planning to sell its IDEA to commercial businesses only. The 100 m.p.g.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

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Chryslers first electric car, set to be introduced late next year around the same time as General Motors Chevrolet Volt, will be a sports car with a zero-to-60 time of under five seconds and a top speed of 120 miles per hour. "This vehicle is so light it doesnt even require power steering," said Chrysler spokesman Nick Cappa.