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Independent testing shows 21.2% reduction in fuel consumption with XL Hybrids retrofit system

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XLH engineers have already designed the next-generation release, in which the battery pack is downsized to 1.5 OEMs can get higher mpg improvements by using different architectures. XL Hybrids was founded by MIT alumni and is based in Boston. kWh, Ashton said. Both the 2.0 kWh packs were in essence “off-the-shelf”—i.e.,

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. No announced plans. Marketwatch ).

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