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Ford 2019 Transit Connect Cargo Van in US adds diesel option, 4G LTE

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Ford introduced the new 2019 Transit Connect Cargo Van. The best-selling compact cargo van in the US, Ford Transit Connect has a 46% market share. More than 300,000 Transit Connect vehicles have been sold since 2009 when Ford created the segment in the United States. Standard Side Wind Stabilization.

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India’s first grid-connected li-ion battery-based energy storage system

Electric Vehicles India

India’s first grid-connected li-ion battery-based energy storage system. India’s first grid-connected li-ion battery. This grid-connected lithium-ion battery-based community energy storage system will help to adopt grid-scale energy storage technology majorly across India.

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New study finds EV owners are very satisfied with home charging – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The study measured satisfaction across eight factors: fairness of retail price; size of charger; cord length; ease of winding/storing cable; cost of charging; charging speed; ease of use and reliability. The most common problems have to do with internet or WiFi connections. Source: J.D.

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News: 2025 Toyota Camry

Clean Fleet Report

Camry models will have exterior color choices of Ice Cap, Wind Chill Pearl, Celestial Silver Metallic, Underground, Midnight Black Metallic, Supersonic Red and Reservoir Blue. The XSE trim adds an available two-tone look with Ocean Gem, Wind Chill Pearl, Heavy Metal and Supersonic Red paired with a Midnight Black Metallic roof.

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Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). The Prius PHV will be sold by all Toyota, Toyopet, Toyota Corolla and Netz dealers in Japan; the sales target in Japan is 35,000 to 40,000 units per year. Earlier post.) Plug-in Hybrid System Specifications.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

Driving Impressions: Hitting the Road Always in control Our driving time was spent on wet and dry pavement negotiating San Diego County highways and back country winding roads. coefficient of drag (C d ), which helps it cut through the wind and deliver excellent fuel economy. The Prius Prime is not compatible with DC fast-charging.

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Porsche introduces Panamera Sport Turismo plug-in hybrid; high-power flagship delivers 680 hp and 0-60 in 3.2s

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The 2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo is available to order now and is expected to reach US dealers in Spring of 2018. The high-voltage battery takes 12 hours to fully charge via a common 120 V, 10 amp connection. kW unit, the charging time decreases to less than three hours with a 240 V, 40 amp connection.

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