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New AMG C63 S is a four-cylinder PHEV

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Judged by the numbers – we’ll get to them in a moment – the all-new PHEV-powered version of AMG’s medium-size super-sedan is vastly superior to the model it replaces. PHEV battery pack takes up some boot space… Drivetrain tech. “We couldn’t stick to a regular V8,” he says.

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Jeep 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV starts at $57,700

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The 4xe PHEV technology includes a Quadra Trac II 4x4 system with two-speed transfer case and 2.72:1 The high-tech, direct-injection engine uses a twin-scroll, low-inertia turbocharger mounted directly to the cylinder head. All prices exclude $1,795 destination charge. 1 low-range gear ratio; 47.4:1 1 crawl ratio; and.

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OSU wins Year 2 of EcoCAR 3 competition

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) and General Motors named The Ohio State University this year’s winner of the EcoCAR 3 – Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition during an awards ceremony at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego. Virginia Tech and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University took second and third place respectively.

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EcoCAR Teams Roll Out Architectures; Plug-in Li-ion Packs and Renewable Energy Common Attributes

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Eight of the EcoCAR teams, including Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Mississippi State University, North Carolina State University, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, University of Wisconsin, University of Victoria and Virginia Tech chose to design Extended Range Electric Vehicles.

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China’s EV sector needs concrete revisions in the dual credit policy, not vague comments

China EV

Selling NEVs – which includes battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles but for all intents only means BEVs and PHEVS right now – is already challenging in China. Only a change in how credits are priced will do that. NEV sales in 2019 dropped four percent to 1.21 million in 2019 compared to 1.26

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US DOE Awards More than $47M in Recovery Act Funding to Advance Smart Grid Development; New Smart Grid Report and Smart Grid Clearinghouse

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Smart grid supports EV and PHEV deployment through real-time pricing structures and bi-directional metering. These two elements could feasibly enhance the customer’s return on investment (ROI) for EV and PHEV technologies and accelerate market penetration. University of Hawaii at Manoa-Hawaii Natural Energy Institute.

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Study: even with high LDV electrification, low-carbon biofuels will be necessary to meet 80% GHG reduction target; “daunting” policy implications

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electric powered miles) on the ANL Study’s “PHEV and Ethanol” scenario, and the high electrification scenario (40% electric-powered miles) on the EPRI- NRDC Study’s High scenario with 95% electrified vehicles. A significant level of electrification is certainly viable for these vehicles, as BEVs and PHEVs are currently commercially available.

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