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VW Showcases Golf Blue-e-motion at Berlin E-Mobility Event

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At the ceremonial launching of Germany’s “National Electric Mobility Platform” (NEMP) in Berlin, Volkswagen presented the Golf blue-e-motion electric vehicle concept to German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel. The electricity for driving the electric motor is stored in a 26.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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2011 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas Adds PHEVs

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The 2011 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas—a challenge for high school, university, and college students from across North and South America to design vehicles to go the farthest distance using the least amount of energy—has expanded its categories to include plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs). Tags: Brief.

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A123 Systems Signs Multi-Year Li-ion Battery System Supply Agreement With Fisker Automotive, Intends to Invest Up To $23M in Fisker

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A123 Systems has entered a battery supply agreement with Fisker Automotive to supply battery systems for the Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The Karma—an extended-range electric vehicle—is scheduled to be launched in late 2010. Tags: Batteries Hybrids Plug-ins.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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In the parallel hybrid system the electric motor can power the car by itself, the gas engine can power the car by itself or they can power the car together. The hybrid portion consists of three electric motor generators, MG1, MG2 and MGR. The hybrid portion consists of three electric motor generators, MG1, MG2 and MGR.

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Energy Secretary Chu says US faces a new Sputnik Moment in Chinas clean energy successes

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Two generations after the event, words do not easily convey the American reaction to the Soviet satellite. China is also moving quickly to design and deploy technologies for Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) plants as well as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). On 4 October 1957, the Soviet Union placed Sputnik—a.

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Road Test: 2023 Ranger Rover Sport SE Dynamic Mild Hybrid

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Each family will be adding electric siblings, but at the end of 2023, LR and RR still has its wheels firmly planted in the internal combustion world with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) its current furthest reach into electrification. An engine with a twin-scroll turbocharger, a supercharger and an electric motor is something to behold.

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Mitsubishi to Debut Concept Plug-in Hybrid and Concept Cargo Variant of the i-MiEV at Tokyo Show

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Powered by the new Mitsubishi Plug-in Hybrid System, the Mitsubishi Concept-PX (plug-in hybrid crossover) MiEV (Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle) returns fuel economy in excess of 50 km/liter (118 mpg US, 2.0L/100km) DOHC MIVEC gasoline engine which can power the front wheels as well as work as a 70 kW generator. Charging mode.

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