Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles. Appendix C: Intricacies of the Grid—transfer of power vs. energy. It is alarming to see comparisons of the Chevrolet Volt PHEV with battery electric cars when the comparison focuses only on the electric range and ignores the other important differences.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Turbocharging and downsizing (TRBDS): increases the available airflow and specific power level, allowing a reduced engine size while maintaining performance. This reduces pumping losses at lighter loads in comparison to a larger engine. Projected technology penetrations for the preferred alternative.

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2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA 210

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Well take a look at these three different energy resupply methods and outline some of their strengths as well as weaknesses. Hit the jump for a comparison that includes plenty of pics and video. Most charge points available today take much longer to re-energize batteries than it does to fill a gas-powered cars tank.

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Charging Batteries Battery 2009 38