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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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Porsche has introduced the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car, the first of six or more plug-in hybrids coming from the Volkswagen Group. Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. The 918 Spyder. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L l/100 km) with CO 2 emissions of 21 g/km and an all-electric range of 31 miles (50 km) as well as a total range of 310 miles (499 km).

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) With this charge it can travel an average daily distance of about 30 miles (50 km), which is often enough to serve most consumers’ needs. Both owners drove an average of 12,000 total miles in the year.

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in March 2024

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Through thousands of miles of riding, we’ve learned these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. Ride1up Roadster V2 quick specs: Motor: 500W peak (350W continuous) rear hub motor Top speed: 24 mph (38 km/h) Range: 20-35 miles (32-56 km) Battery: 36V 7Ah (252Wh) Weight : 32 lb (14.5 2 The $1,399 Aventon Soltera.2

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Driving the VW e-Golf; strategy, assembly in Wolfsburg, Braunschweig battery plant

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We had the opportunity to drive the e-Golf from Wolfsburg to Braunschweig—a drive of about 36 km (22 miles) that offers some higher speed highway driving as well as in-city conditions. Installing the battery pack. Škoda, as one example, will be offering a plug-in hybrid. The e-Golf reaches a speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) within 4.2

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in January 2024

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Through thousands of miles of riding, we’ve learned these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. Ride1up Roadster V2 quick specs: Motor: 500W peak (350W continuous) rear hub motor Top speed: 24 mph (38 km/h) Range: 20-35 miles (32-56 km) Battery: 36V 7Ah (252Wh) Weight : 32 lb (14.5 2 The $1,399 Aventon Soltera.2

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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miles) and at least eight years in operation. Alternatively they can serve as buffers for renewables such as wind and solar power—whether as part of the grid or as home installations. Installation of CCS charging stations has already begun in Europe and the United States. Second life. kilograms (1.3

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