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Camry Hybrid vs. Sonata Hybrid, mobile charging, Cash for Clunkers redux: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which automaker reaffirmed its commitment to hydrogen fuel cells? Sales of which electric car plunged the steepest leading into the U.S. pandemic slowdown? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 8, 2020.

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Heard At The Show: Snippets from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

For every kJ of chemical energy in the fuel for a spark ignition internal combustion engine, 73 % is sacrificed to chemical and thermal losses. State of Charge. How did the high fuel prices impact customer behavior in 2008? Cash for Clunkers. Department of Defense and Fuel Economy. Storage Temperature.

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27 November 2009 - In First "Plug-in Arizona" Outing to Nogales, AZ, " the "Spirit" Made the News with Nogales International

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

can be charged with “American homegrown electrons, not OPEC-related molecules of oil, on regular household electricity,” Asher said.If Fuel is going up,” said student Sergio Jimenez. We have to find an alternative fuel source.”Right We have to find an alternative fuel source.”Right

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Can Electric Vehicles Speed Up As The Economy Slows Down?

Wallbox

Silent engines, positive impact on the environment, and decreased fuel costs are all reasons for this transition to EVs. Moreover, with the massive drop in oil prices , gas-powered vehicles are more economical to operate, which makes it harder to argue that EVs will help drivers save money on fuel.

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