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Fisker Automotive to Debut First Factory-Built Karma PHEV at Paris Motor Show

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Fisker Automotive will debut the first factory-built Karma plug-in hybrid (PHEV) at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Fisker Automotive introduced the Karma as a concept in January 2008. 100 km (100 mpg) and emissions of 83 g/km, according to the company. The 300 kW (403 hp/408 PS) Karma reaches 100 km/h in 5.9

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GM and PHEV Maker Bright Automotive Announce Strategic Relationship; GM Ventures Funding

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Bright Automotive, the developer of the purpose-built, plug-in hybrid IDEA ( earlier post ), and General Motors Co. GM has provided funding to the Indiana automaker, the first funding action by the newly formed General Motors Ventures LLC ( earlier post ). have agreed to pursue a strategic relationship.

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BMW i8 beats Mercedes S 500 PHEV, Golf GTE to win World Green Car award in New York

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liter three-cylinder gasoline engine, equipped with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, is combined with an electric motor. l/100 km (112 mpg US) with combined CO 2 emissions of 49 g/km (based on the ECE test cycle and dependent on the selected tire size). The system performance of the BMW i8 is 266 kW/362 hp and it accelerates in 4.4

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Land Rover Range_e 4WD diesel plug-in hybrid previews future production powertrains

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The Range_e development 4WD diesel PHEV. Land Rover presented its Range_e development model at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this week. liter TDV6 diesel engine, working with an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission and a 69 kW electric motor. Click to enlarge. Using a parallel hybrid system with a 14.2

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Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

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Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). CAR used this study to estimate the likely cost and price impact on new motor vehicles for three different powertrain pathways: spark-ignited; compression-ignited; and electrification. the 2008 model year fuel economy ratings.

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Main Page - EAA-PHEV

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General Disclaimer HV (High Voltage) DC (Direct Current) Warning: Traction Battery Packs, Motors, Chargers, and other HV sources could cause serious injury or death if proper precautions are not taken while working on or around such High Voltage Direct Current sources. 2008.03.20 - New rechargeit.blogspot.com about PHEVs.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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The only upgrade is the Plaid version that features even faster acceleration from three motors, producing sub-two second 0-60 runs. General Motors has done something remarkable, enough so that we were tempted to jump them up to the top of this chart until they stumbled recently. Chevrolet Bolt/Bolt EUV – Waiting for more GM EVs.