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Green Car Congress
MAY 9, 2012
to 2 ratio points and maintain the same knock limit for an additional 3-4% improvement in fuel economy. or so, according to Thomas, resulting in the total possible benefits ranging from about 6% to 17%. improvement in fuel economy on an E-class vehicle (e.g., Source: Borgwarner. Click to enlarge. —Christopher Thomas.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 22, 2009
Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers. Postal Service.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
0:00 / 2:36 To hell with gas, drive this Meeting fuel efficiency standards Besides the obvious public relations value - and there will be a ton of that - electric cars like the Circuit could help Chrysler meet stricter fuel economy standards. Possibilities include a minivan and an Jeep Wrangler-like off-roader.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 16, 2009
For extended range I guess one could carry a fairly modest generator set in the trunk to avoid ever being stranded. If every car accepts 2 or 4 or 6 of these universal packs then true economies of scale can kick in in their manufacture. my idea is that it would work the way propane tanks work now.
Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven
APRIL 21, 2009
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