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Ford unveils C-MAX Solar Energi concept; “plug-in” hybrid not dependent on electric grid can fully recharge from sun

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Ford Motor Company announced the C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, a sun-powered hybrid vehicle that can deliver the efficiency of a plug-in hybrid without depending on the electric grid for recharging. Internal Ford data suggest the sun could power up to 75% of all trips made by an average driver in a solar hybrid vehicle.

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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

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But the mass market was confused; these new cars had an additional battery to provide electricity to an electric motor. For the uninformed, the question was: Does the battery need to be plugged in to a hybrid car charger ? So, what’s the difference between the two different types of hybrid vehicles? Here’s a brief overview.

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Researchers Demonstrate Autonomous Underwater Vehicle With Novel Thermal Recharging Engine

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NASA, US Navy and university researchers have successfully demonstrated the first robotic underwater vehicle to be powered entirely by ocean thermal energy. This expansion/contraction produces a high pressure oil that can be collected and periodically released to drive a hydraulic motor for electricity generation and battery recharging.

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World’s First Hybrid Battery-powered Electric Motorcycle to Be Revealed

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With simple, smooth lightweight composite panels and rear arm, as well as an in-wheel motor, the NAWA Racer adds a modern twist to its classic appearance. Primary energy sources like internal combustion engines, fuel cells, and batteries work well as a continuous source of low power. Ultracapacitors.

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INFINITI says new gasoline-generated EV system (Nissan e-POWER) central to electrification strategy

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These include fully-electric systems, as well as a gasoline-generated EV system (known as e-POWER at Nissan, earlier post ) in which a gasoline engine generates electrical power stored in a battery (series hybrid), which can then be delivered to all four wheels through a pair of high-output electric motors.

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Škoda Electric introduces its first battery-electric bus; second fast-charging model slated for next year

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After trolleybuses, hydrogen-powered buses and hybrid vehicles, we are coming out with our own concept of a battery-powered electric bus. The interest to at least partially replace conventional buses with internal combustion engines with zero-emission (e.g. miles), is planned for next year.

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Hyundai reveals redesigned 2022 Kona and Kona Electric SUVs

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The Kona Electric powertrain employs a high-efficiency 150 kW (201 horsepower) permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor supplied by a high-voltage 64 kWh lithium-ion battery. The motor develops 291 lb-ft (395 N·m) of torque distributed to the front wheels. The battery system is liquid-cooled and operates at 356 volts.

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