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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range. Click to enlarge.

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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Drive: Ford’s most valued model is now electric

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With an available adapter, a Lightning was able to recharge the battery of a Mach-E using that car’s portable charging cord. Ford’s Intelligent Range algorithm and various trailer-towing features ask the Lightning driver to “qualify” a trailer by towing it for a few miles so the truck can calculate its effect on battery range.

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IBM and EKZ partner to make plug-in charging more convenient with new smartphone application

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According to the latest statistics available, approximately 55.6% Whether at home, in the office or thousands of miles away, electric vehicle owners can quickly consult their mobile device to check whether their car’s battery level is sufficient for its next use.

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Argonne Study Examines Impact of Real World Drive Cycles on Efficiency and Cost of Different PHEV Configurations

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For drive cycles, the Argonne team used the Kansas City data collected in 2005 by the US EPA, which instrumented more than 100 drivers and collected their driving statistics for one day. To maximize charge depletion, the engine only provides the requested wheel power without recharging the battery. Optimum engine power strategy.

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BMW provides initial look at X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid prototype

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During overrun, the high-voltage battery can be recharged via the electric motor. It can also be recharged by the electric motor when power demands allow. The vehicle is also capable of all-electric operation for up to 30 kilometers (more than 18 miles), in which mode its produces no emissions at all at the point of use.

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Study finds that low carbon vehicles will make progress in closing TCO gap by 2030, but will still require financial support for wide adoption

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Cost and performance attributes for an average vehicle in each class were then calculated from publicly available data. mile) electric range. mile) electric range. With an established baseline, the authors then applied performance evolutions to generate the vehicle properties in 2020, 2025 and 2030. Non-plug-in hybrids.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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The everyday driving range of the BMW i8 on a full fuel tank and with a fully charged battery is more than 500 kilometers (310 miles) in COMFORT mode. 22 miles) and a top speed of 120 km/h (approx. When power demands allow, the high-voltage battery is recharged by the electric motor. Front-mounted eDrive. Click to enlarge.

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