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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. Click to enlarge.

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

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The Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid uses the same three-liter mono-turbo V6 as the Cayenne, but significantly increases total horsepower and torque by integrating an electric motor. The latest Porsche plug-in hybrid includes the third new hybrid powertrain from Porsche since 2017. Earlier post.)

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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 entrance corners of the Semi had been designed to be simply repairable since they’re additionally the perhaps to be broken.

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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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The market launch will start in the spring of 2017. A 60 kW (81 hp), electric motor runs at the rear of the smart electric drive and transmits 160 N·m of torque via a single fixed gear ratio to the wheels. Combined cycle power consumption is 12.9 The electric motor is a separately excited three-phase synchronous motor.

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Has Nikola’s Founder’s Fraudulent Activity Changed the EV Conversation?

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Now they’re rolling under their own power. The company gathered support from industry veterans, showed off concept vehicles, gathered provisional purchase orders, cut deals with companies as large as General Motors , and went public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in mid-2020. According to the U.S.