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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 ? This is accomplished by using a much larger, more powerful lithium-ion battery pack.

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Toyota launches new RAV4 PHEV in Japan

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It has been popular with many customers, due to the superior driving performance delivered by three types of 4WD system, including Dynamic Torque Vectoring AWD; design which fuses refinement with SUV-like power; spacious luggage storage; and an interior designed for convenience, making it suited to diverse situations.

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Dodge unveils its first electrified performance vehicle: Dodge Hornet R/T PHEV

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An electric induction motor powers the rear axle; the 90-kW electric motor can deliver 184 lb-ft (250 N·m) of torque from 0 rpm. Power is further optimized by a 15.5-kWh kWh lithium-ion battery pack, fitted with a refrigerant gas cooling circuit to keep the battery at its optimum temperature.

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BMW unveils new 7 Series; battery-electric i7

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The V8, too, gains 48V mild hybrid technology, and with the electric motor integrated into the new eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission delivers the twin benefits of optimized response and power delivery under acceleration, and greater efficiency thanks to adaptive recuperation.

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Volvo Cars introducing production S60L T6 Twin Engine PHEV at the Shanghai Motor Show; on sale next week

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Volvo Cars will introduce the production version of the S60L T6 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid sedan at the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show; the plug-in sedan first made its appearance as a concept car at the Beijing auto show in 2014. kWh lithium-ion battery pack. In Pure mode, the car is powered solely by its electric motor as much as possible.

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LondonEnergy puts Volvo FM Electric semi trucks to work in waste management

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The Volvo FM Electric LondonEnergy received features the maximum six batteries powering three electrical motors, good for 666 continuous hp and an Earth-moving 1770+ lb-ft of continuous torque (insert obnoxious, Tim Allen-style “R-R-r” grunts here). hours with a 250kW DC fast charger, or overnight on a 43kW AC charger.

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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. However, they cannot efficiently handle peak power demands or recapture energy in today’s applications because they discharge and recharge slowly.