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SAE International releases 2nd edition of book on hybrid vehicle design

Green Car Congress

Also, other commercialized alternative fuel technologies, including diesels, fuel cells, electric vehicles, and high efficiency gasoline cars are providing additional competition to the market. Engineering of vehicles will be the differentiator for consumers. Reducing the cost of hybrid technology implementation.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

Clean Fleet Report

Details are on the VinFast website with easy steps to order the charger and arrange for installation and how to download the app and use the public chargers. Beginning by downloading the VinFast app. This eliminates needing to download each participating charge company’s app, which makes charging significantly simpler.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

Clean Fleet Report

What you can control is the excellent sound system that has Spotify downloaded and doesn’t require an account to use. What isn’t included is Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM or AM radio, all of which are scheduled to be downloaded by the end of 2022 via over the air updates (OTA). Speak to me.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

Clean Fleet Report

We began by downloading the FordPass app that maps routes, finds chargers, and is used for many other vehicle operations. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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Road Test: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

Clean Fleet Report

With the rear seat down SUV-like space Our Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance came with the Harmon Kardon premium sound system with account-free Spotify downloaded. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

To use Amazon Alexa, it is necessary to set up an Alexa account and download the app. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. I have used this system in other cars and the account and app steps were not necessary.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? Prop 87 Missed Opportunity RAVs to Keep Rolling in LA Holiday EVangelism ZEVTech Saving RAVs Holiday EVangelism Who Killed the Electric Car?

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