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Jeep partnering with Electrify America to install chargers at select trailheads

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The 4xe is rated at 49 MPGe and 21 miles of all-electric range. Jeep 4xe Charging Stations will be either directly connected to the power grid or use solar power to generate electricity. Trailhead chargers coincide with launch of 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid and will support future electrified Jeep vehicles.

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New BMW 330e PHEV features 50% boost in all-electric range to 41 miles; XtraBoost debuts

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The all-electric range is more than 50% greater than that of its predecessor—66 kilometers (41 miles) (WLTP) is possible with zero tailpipe emissions. The electric energy channelled into the high-voltage battery either in this way or when plugged into the power grid also feeds the 12-volt on-board power supply.

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OptiFuel to repower Argentina’s 400 freight locomotive fleet from diesel-power to CNG and/or RNG

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Over the next ten years, Argentina plans to modernize and decarbonize its entire 40,000-mile rail network. OptiFuel’s rail engine solutions are powered by their EPA-certified locomotive CNG/RNG engine rated at 0.00 The energy coming from the nation’s electric power grid still emits large amounts of criteria and GHG emissions.

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Deloitte: interest in hybrid vehicles still significantly outpacing full battery-electrics

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Among those planning to charge their vehicles at home, two-thirds (66%) of Americans will leverage traditional power grids. Meanwhile, consumers in India, China and Southeast Asia plan to use both the regular grid and renewable power.

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PG&E and BMW of North America start V2X testing in California

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and BMW of North America (BMW) are collaborating to test how vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology can serve as a solution to offset growing demand on the power grid, improve reliability for electric customers, and maximize the usage of renewable energy. In California 1.4

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Berkeley study finds self-driving electric taxi fleets in Manhattan would deliver significant cost and environmental benefits

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per revenue mile—an order of magnitude lower than the cost of service of present-day Manhattan taxis and $0.05–$0.08/mi mi lower than that of an automated fleet composed of any currently available hybrid or internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV). The standard now is 200 miles. Credit: ACS, Bauer et al. Click to enlarge.

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Wallbox introduces Quasar 2 next-generation bidirectional home charger at CES 2022

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The average American experienced more than eight hours of power interruption in 2020. Whether it’s caused by an earthquake, hurricane, wildfire or simply related to an overload on the power grid, a power outage can have a detrimental impact on homeowners that can last for hours or even days.

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