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Univ of Toronto study details impacts of interaction between driving patterns and electricity generation for WTW energy use and GHG emissions for PHEVs

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Current average Ontario electricity generation mix, based on the Province’s 2010 electrical energy output by fuel type, which was 55% nuclear, 20% hydroelectric, 14% natural gas boiler, 8% coal, 2% wind, and 1% biomass. C1 is shorter than C2, which is shorter than C3). Within each category, distance varied (e.g.,

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GM provides technical details of the Gen 2 Voltec propulsion system used in the 2016 Volt

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A fifth paper presented at the World Congress assessed one year of in-use operating data from first-generation Chevrolet Volt and projected the performance of the second generation.). Clutches are OWC1, C1 and B1. Concentrated winding NdFeB magnet. liter range extender engine. Click to enlarge. Modes, engine on. Motor A type.

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