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ORNL researcher proposes more efficient control strategy for series hybrids

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Cumulative fuel consumption for a modeled series hybrid electric truck using a thermostat-type controller and the centralized controller using the equilibrium control policy. The increasing demand for and investment in hybrid propulsion systems has brought with it focused study of the supervisory control (i.e., Malikopoulos 2013.

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Tesla introduces financing product for Model S customers; lease-sale hybrid

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Essentially, said Tesla CEO Elon Musk in a conference call describing the product, the new approach allows one to buy a new Model S for no money down net of the tax credit and as low as about $500 net out of pocket cost per month, depending upon the model, specific state incentives, and personal parameters (e.g., driving distances, etc.).

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Conference confirms plug-in fever

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Once again, a conference on plug-in cars. Coming on the heels of the Google/Brookings event in Washington, D.C., The conference attendees heard the now familiar if increasingly impassioned representatives of the utility industry trumpet the benefits of electricity for transportation.

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EPRI/NRDC Plug-in Hybrid Enviro Assessment to be Released

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The long awaited report assessing the environmental impact of plug-in hybrids undertaken by the Electric Power Research Institute and the Natural Resources Defense Council will see the light of day on Thursday morning in Washington DC. Tags: plug-in partners plug-in hybrid chevy volt.

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Ohio State takes first place in DOE/GM EcoCAR 3 competition

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Ohio State EcoCAR built a series-parallel plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powered by E85. At the end of the second week, students had the opportunity to display their completed hybrid-electric Chevrolet Camaros with a car show at Hollywood’s famed Magic Castle. This is OSU’s fourth consecutive win. kWh energy storage system.

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2010 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Makes North American Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show; First Li-ion Battery Traction Battery Developed by Toyota and PEVE

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Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Demonstration Program Vehicle 002. The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Toyota, at the Bloomberg Cars & Fuels conference 1 Dec. Regional programs are currently slated for California, Washington D.C., Click to enlarge.

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How to Get Started with EV Charging for Hotels and Resorts

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Conversely, destination charging is needed at a traveler’s final destination, such as a hotel, resort, or conference center. EV drivers at these locations will charge while they sleep, attend a business meeting, or join a conference.