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CU-NREL Energy Institute Launches Study of Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles in Boulder; 18 Prius PHVs

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The University of Colorado at Boulder’s Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute, (RASEI)—a joint venture with the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory—will partner with Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. A community blog on the field study will be hosted at cupluginhybrid.org. Earlier post.)

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Report: Mercedes-AMG Will Not Bring Back V8 Engines

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The motor also looked to be removed from the E63 so the next generation could be fitted with a rumored hybrid inline-six engine. kWh battery and rear electric motor. While AMG sales were already declining, retailers have suggested that the new model isn’t performing well due to changes in its setup and higher price tag.

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Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs

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Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs. Key factors behind this hike included a cold summer, meaning less gas was stored for winter use; fewer pipelines were delivered than predicted; and energy generation across Europe was far lower than in previous years. With almost 1.1 With almost 1.1

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Mississippi State University Takes First in Year Two of EcoCAR Competition With Biodiesel EREV

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after designing and building an biodiesel extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). kWh A123 Systems battery pack which provides an electric range of 60 miles. GM turbodiesel engine and 75 kW UQM generator in a series plug-in configuration. GM turbodiesel engine and 75 kW UQM generator in a series plug-in configuration.

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Hydrogen Hyped: BMW Does Pogue

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On March 29, Pogue blogged about The Future of Hydrogen Cars. His blog only once before (in my quick search) discussed alternative fuels for cars. But like most of us, he drives a car, knows petroleum isn't forever, and receives periodic wake-up calls. That "something like it" is electricity. Man, I sure hope so.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

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The EV9 apparently took away the win due to the fact that the model was feature rich and allegedly brought electric vehicles to a point where at least some of the judges believed it surpassed combustion vehicles in terms of overall convenience and capability. The Kia EV9 is truly a game-changer for electric vehicles.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

The EV9 apparently took away the win due to the fact that the model was feature rich and allegedly brought electric vehicles to a point where at least some of the judges believed it surpassed combustion vehicles in terms of overall convenience and capability. The Kia EV9 is truly a game-changer for electric vehicles.