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Wireless charging company WiTricity scaling up EV charging capability as well as itself

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One of the things WiTricity has been doing since the first public disclosure back in 2005 and then the formal formation in 2007 is taking this core of technology of magnetic resonance and applying it into practice. WiT-3300 Development Kit. We started out with big 3-foot wide cooper coils. From 2005 to today, we’ve come a long way.

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Third Phase of SDGE In-Use Study Shows PHEVs Excel on Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Reductions Compared to Gasoline ICE and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

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SDG&E tested the performance of two 2007-model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids, using a Hymotion 5 kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. SDG&E is a regulated public utility that services San Diego and southern Orange counties. The same pool of drivers was used during vehicle evaluation.

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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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Volkswagen first launched the EA888 engine generation in spring 2007 (Gen 1). The goals of the current Gen 3 were to: significantly improve the engine’s already good power, torque and fuel efficiency; reduce the weight of the unit, while maintaining at least equivalent comfort attributes; and. Click to enlarge. MQB and MLB.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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It was a Manufacturing Failure, as GM NEVER planned to build the car in Volume, so No Economies of Scale were ever achieved. If you build a car as a "kit car" with no real factory, then yes, it will never be an economic success. GM is making strides increasing their cars fuel economy. Posted by: Nick K. |

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