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CMU study explores optimizing PHEV design and allocation to minimize life cycle cost, petroleum consumption, and GHG emissions

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87 miles all electric) minimizes petroleum consumption, minimum lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are achieved with a mix of low-range (~25 miles) and mid-range (40-50 miles) PHEVs. A 2009 CMU study found that when charged frequently (every 20 miles or less), using average US electricity, small capacity (i.e.,

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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REDDIT STUMBLE UPON MYSPACE MIXX IT Paste this link into your favorite RSS desktop reader See all CNNMoney.com RSS FEEDS ( close ) By Marc Gunther Last Updated: April 13, 2009: 9:29 AM ET Warren Buffett with BYDs E6. Ive flown 8,000 miles to meet Wang, and on the way to the interview, my driver pulls to the side of a dusty highway.

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