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French Gendarmerie takes delivery of first 395 screen-printed PEUGEOT 3008 PHEVs

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These new deliveries are a sign that the 3008 Plug-in Hybrids meet the specifications of a demanding organization in terms of reliability and performance, as well as good residual value, PEUGEOT said. Battery power: 90 kW. Battery capacity: 13.2 WLTP electric range: up to 56 km.

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Tech: Don’t Believe These 5 Plug-In Hybrid Myths!

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Diffusing Disinformation on PHEVs. The rise of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) have fans professing its technological wonders, while looking down at plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs). While BEVs use a battery-powered motor to power the vehicle, PHEVs have both a battery/electric motor and a gas engine to power them.

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DOE announces $26.6M SBIR/STTR FY15 Phase 1 Release 2 awards; fuel cells, batteries, power electronics and efficient combustion engines

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Of these, 16 are vehicle-related, encompassing projects developing batteries, power electronics and improved combustion engine technology including on-board reformers, and two are specifically hydrogen fuel cell-related. Organization. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 162 projects to receive about $26.6 Description.

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Importance of State-backed Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles

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Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) involve two technologies: battery-powered electric motor and internal combustion engine. One of the significant obstacles in the success of EVs is its inability to cover vast distances without power loss. What are Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles? Volvo’s Mission.

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Perspective: Toyota Prius Recall Is Only a Bump in the Road in the Move Toward Electrification

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While the current recall issues are reflective of the company’s rapid growth, Toyota will likely address not only the specific vehicle problem, but will also ensure that it is systemically addressed at all levels of the organization. The Electrification Tipping Point. They have already reshuffled their product portfolio for the coming years.

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DOE awards $45M to 38 advanced transportation technology projects; $3M from the Army

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Through the Advanced Vehicle Power Technology Alliance between the Energy Department and the Department of the Army, the Army is contributing an additional $3 million in co-funding to support projects focused on lightweighting and propulsion materials, batteries, fuels, and lubricants. Lead organization. Advanced batteries.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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So, I think it would be a better option to be a part of an organization that focuses on electric vehicles. #2 They need to be plugged into an external power source, such as a charging station or an electrical outlet, to recharge their batteries. #2 BEV has a higher capacity battery and it can operate only using electric energy.