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GE to purchase 2,000 Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrids; companies collaborate with Georgia Tech to accelerate alternative fuel vehicle adoption and research

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Researchers will use Ford’s MyFord Mobile app with real-time battery charge status and value charging that automatically recharges at lower-cost, off-peak electricity rates.

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Jaguar provides some details on its concept hybrid C-X16 to be introduced at Frankfurt

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to allow the C-X16 to perform as a zero-emissions electric vehicle at speeds of up to 50 mph on low throttle openings. Because of the lag-free nature of an electric motor, this power is instantaneously available. Integrated into the eight-speed ZF gearbox is a motor generator which draws power from a 300V, 1.6

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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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When route guidance is activated, the system automatically calculates how to make the most efficient use of the energy generated by the electric motor and combustion engine, with all-electric driving prioritized over sections of the route where it makes most sense. Click to enlarge. Top left: fuel cell components.

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