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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivan EPA-rated at 84 MPGe in electric-only mode; role of eFlite dual-motor/one-way clutch strategy

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Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid also excelled on two other fronts.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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By leveraging the instantaneous torque of the electric motor and the power of a turbocharged V6 gasoline engine, the Cayenne E-Hybrid has an especially broad power band that improves its acceleration capability. The latest Porsche plug-in hybrid includes the third new hybrid powertrain from Porsche since 2017.

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Wärtsilä installs first hybrid energy storage solution on LNG-fueled offshore supply ship

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The new energy storage solution will improve engine efficiency, generate fuel savings and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Viking Princess completed sea trials and the system was handed over to customer Eidesvik Offshore on 9 October 2017.

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Wärtsilä providing HY hybrid modules for Swedish port tug; first vessel operating with Wärtsilä HY solution

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The vessel is being built at GONDAN Shipbuilders, in Asturias, Spain, and the order with Wärtsilä was booked in December 2017. It will be capable of operating on battery power when in transit. These include ship assist with a bollard pull of up to 55 tons, or 90 tons on two main engines in diesel-mechanical mode.

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Jay Leno towed a Tesla Semi with a Tesla Semi

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Manufacturing of the Tesla Semi is underway following the truck’s unveiling in 2017, with the primary examples dropped at shoppers past due endmost future. The theory got here from then-CTO JB Straubel (who then left Tesla to begin battery-recycling company Redwood Fabrics), Priestley explains within the video.

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Tier 1 HELLA evaluating PowerGenix NiZn batteries for 48V mild hybrid vehicles

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The market for micro hybrid and mild hybrid vehicles is on track to grow nearly eightfold to 39 million vehicles in 2017, driving a $6.9-billion Mild hybrids take fuel economy one step further by allowing the engine to be turned off while coasting, which enhances the stop-start application as well as enabling high power regenerative braking.

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New Gen4 smart electric drive; electrification of all smart models

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smart will be the only car manufacturer worldwide currently to offer its full model range with both combustion engines and all-electric drive. The market launch will start in the spring of 2017. With the onboard charger, in the USA and the UK the charging time is 2.5 hours—half as long as for the predecessor.