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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

Green Car Congress

Direct Petroleum Displacement by Liquid Alternative Fuels in Vehicle Applications. Subtopic 6A: Solid State Thermoelectric Energy Conversion Devices. DOE highly encourages applicants to collaborate and team with an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or industrial supplier.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

If this is appealing, then the 2022 Pacifica plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is what you are looking for. Clean Fleet Report, on an all in-town test loop, never exceeding 45 mph, and encountering many stop lights, achieved 46.2 In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Oh, and could you get used to 32 miles of all-electric driving and 30+ mph when in hybrid mode? Clean Fleet Report, on an all in-town test loop never exceeding 45 mph and encountering many stop lights, experienced a far greater all-electric range of 46.2 The newly styled 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is ready for your test drive.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

Clean Fleet Report

But on a 180-mile all-freeway run with the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, we got an impressive 28.8 Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Road Test: 2020 Range Rover HSE PHEV. Road Test: 2018 Lincoln Navigator.

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27 November 2009 - In First "Plug-in Arizona" Outing to Nogales, AZ, " the "Spirit" Made the News with Nogales International

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He has driven his 2005 Prius, dubbed “Spirit of DC,” to 48 state capitals and five Canadian provinces, and now he’s launching a “Plug-in Arizona Tour,” he said.Spirit is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). a hybrid is converted to a PHEV, it can reach a top speed of about 52 mph in electric mode before the gasoline engine takes over.

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