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Report: Porsche 911 to Go Hybrid in 2025

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The hybrid will feature an F1-inspired powertrain setup that recharges on the move and does not require plugging in. An electric motor under the fuel tank drives the front wheels while helping balance the car’s weight. The new flat-six will replace the 911 GTS engine and may eventually find its way into the GT3 and S/T.

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2015 VW e-Golf EPA-rated at 116 MPGe combined, 83-mile range

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The 2015 e-Golf is Volkswagen’s first fully electric vehicle for the US market. Although Volkswagen has sold more than 30 million Golf models worldwide, this is the first zero tailpipe emissions, fully electric version of the car. The e-Golf has a 7.2

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

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Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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Hybrid hype: types, tech, and the road ahead

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There are four types of hybrids available in Inida – mild hybrid, strong hybrid, plug-in-hybrid and electric vehicles with range extender. Like the name implies, a mild hybrid system normally isn’t going to propel the vehicle on electric power alone.

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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In addition, Volkswagen brought a pair of the hydrogen Passats to the Los Angeles Auto Show for test drives (and Audi brought a pair of its A7 Sportback h-tron hydrogen fuel cell plug-in hybrids for drives, as well.). The 12-volt battery is also mounted at the rear. Electric (Battery) Fuel Cells Hydrogen' Passat HyMotion in LA.

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Hybrid owners more range-anxious than EV drivers

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Drivers opting for plug-in hybrid cars or ‘range-extended’ models are recharging their cars more frequently than drivers of fully electric cars as they try appear to be maximising their cheaper, electric range, new data suggests.

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Bright’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key

Revenge of the Electric Car

This new company, Bright Automotive , is founded by ex-GM EV1 people, and the super efficient Rocky Mountain Institute to make plug-in hybrids in Indiana. Andy Frank makes the observation that parallel hybrids (Toyota Prius) are cheaper than series hybrids (Chevy Volt). Think Tank’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key.

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