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ALTe Developing Series Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains for Conversion and OEM Applications

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In the Crown Victoria, the proof of concept powertrain conversion systems improve fuel economy from 80%-200% from the base 4.6L ALTe is staffed by traditional auto industry and Tesla Motors alumni averaging more than 24 years of experience at major auto OEMs and suppliers in the US, Japan and Korea, Thomas said.

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Will CARB’s New Rules Damage EV Startups?

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The conversion can double or even triple fuel economy, thereby severely limiting carbon dioxide emissions. “Why don’t they ask the dealers to go out and start their cars every third day?&# Going faster than that triggers the car’s gasoline-powered engine, transforming the vehicle back into a traditional hybrid.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Establishing dealer network. 2/12/07 GM is aggressively pursuing plug-in hybrids "because of the tremendous potential to significantly increase fuel economy," according to spokesman Brian Corbett. It also may have a rheostat so drivers can select a performance or fuel-economy mode. Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012.

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