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Audi EV preview, Volvo frunk, Mitsubishi PHEV future, Washington Prius tax: Today’s Car News

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And Washington. Audi has confirmed some more details about its third electric vehicle, the compact Q4 E-tron electric crossover, and teased two other future EVs. Mitsubishi mulls four motors for its next plug-in hybrid.

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Navigant: N. American PEV sales to hit almost 200K units this year; ~62% growth y-o-y

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In 2016, Navigant Research expects growth to come from expanding sales of the Tesla Model X and the second-generation Volt, as well as the introduction of the Chevrolet Bolt 200-mile range battery electric vehicle (BEV), the Prius Prime PHEV, the Chrysler Pacifica PHEV, and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV later in the year.

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June '06 - The Film Opens, CARB Ducks, PHEV Debut in DC

Plugs and Cars

(see [link] Plug-in Prius Makes Capitol Debut Plug In America is an active participant in many efforts to promote plug-in hybrids. We work closely with Calcars, the non-profit organization responsible for the first Plug-in Prius.

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Wednesday, 4 Feb 09. PHEV Day 132 with the "Spirit" taking on the Scenic California Coastline per PCH 1

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Story and photos by Kay Crow [Go to the link for viewing story & photo] Friday January 23 brought the “Spirit of DC,” a Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vechicle (PHEV) to Groveland’s Tioga High School. Now it’s time for the return trip to the National Mall in Washington D.C.

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DOE Upping Investment in Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Machines Research

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The distribution is also roughly the same for a Gen-II Prius. The program is also seeking to enable high-temperature operation, and to work with charging systems for PHEVs. Generic electric traction drive components. Source: DOE. Click to enlarge. DOE has defined performance and cost targets in meeting those requirements.

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PHEV Day 168. Sunday, 29 March 2009. Run to Knoxville, Tennessee

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Don’t miss this news conference of the “Sprit of DC”, Plug-In PHEV vehicle, bringing its message of energy independence to East Tennessee. The Spirit of DC will complete its nationwide educational tour back in Washington, DC during 2009 Earth Day weekend in April. He’s proved it’s Cheap to Plug-in Around America!

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Trek highlights green credentials of plug-ins

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A Florida car dealer set a mission to drive 1,100 miles in a Toyota Prius, which had been modified as a plug-in hybrid, while burning as little petrol as possible. Tags: Green cars Latest news Toyota Florida car dealer plug-in hybrid cars Toyota Prius Toyota Prius PHEV. Why set yourself a mechanical challenge of course.

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