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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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We also know that businesses still have legitimate concerns about the range of fully-electric vehicles, as well as their cost-effectiveness and reliability. Ford recently announced that a new all-electric Ford Transit will join the company’s European line-up of electrified commercial vehicles in 2021.

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Ford reveals production version of Transit Custom PHEV at IAA Commercial Vehicles

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Using the charge port located within the front bumper, the Transit Custom PHEV can be charged using a domestic 240 volt 10 amp power supply, achieving full charge in five hours, or a commercial 240 volt 16 amp or 32 amp supply, which can bring the pack to full charge in three hours.

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No regrets: A Phoenix mom moves beyond her gas-powered car and doesn’t look back

Plug in America

Our car is cleaner and healthier for you.” Jazmin has driven her preowned, fully electric 2019 Nissan Leaf hatchback since 2021. Prior to installing an upgraded 240-volt outlet at her house this year, Jazmin was able to charge her Leaf using a standard electric outlet at her home.

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Continental Powertrain: dual focus on electrification and efficient ICE; boosting electric drive spending by €300M by 2021

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The second is to benefit from the prospective growth in environmentally friendly, electrified and fully electric drive systems. Continental will spend an additional €300 million (US$327 million) on its business with electric drives alone by 2021. Our 48-volt system is making the combustion engine quieter and the air cleaner.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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fully electric car. Reply ↓ ↑ report 14 Mikey G 3:10PM (4/23/2009) If Chrysler, Tesla, Fisker and the rest of these companies would stop wasting time developing 2 seater electric sports cars and start building the hybrids that people need for kids, groceries and everyday life for everyday people they would be much better off.