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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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The vans are driven exclusively by the electric traction motor; a combustion engine serves as a range extender. We also know that businesses still have legitimate concerns about the range of fully-electric vehicles, as well as their cost-effectiveness and reliability. The trial—supported by a £4.7-million million (US$5.9-million)

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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Local Electric Driving, No Range Anxiety. The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group. The XC90 Recharge T8 has several drive modes to choose from.

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Ford Transit plug-in series hybrid van makes it debut in UK; 1.0L EcoBoost range extender

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Scheduled for volume production in 2019, the Transit Custom PHEV has an advanced series hybrid system that targets a zero-emission range exceeding 50 kilometers (31 miles), and features the multi-award winning Ford EcoBoost 1.0-liter liter gasoline engine as a range extender.

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AKASOL to supply battery systems for Alstom’s hydrogen trains

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With this major order in the low double-digit million euro range, AKASOL is expanding its operations in the area of fuel cell powertrains, as well as extending its customer base. Our decision to replace the entire diesel fleet in Bremervörde with Alstom’s hydrogen trains makes us a trailblazer in the transportation revolution.

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How DC Fast Charging Stations are Revolutionizing EV Charging?

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This makes it easy for drivers to recharge their vehicles while they take a break or grab a meal, without having to go out of their way. This is just one example of how DC fast charging stations are changing the market and paving the way for a cleaner, more sustainable future. But it’s not just about convenience and reliability.

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Bharat Petroleum installs Eastern India’s first EV fast charging corridors

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These corridors typically feature multiple fast-charging stations, allowing EV drivers to recharge their vehicles quickly and efficiently. Also, the fast charging corridors will eliminate the range anxiety commonly experienced by EV drivers, especially on long trips. How does it work?

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Tritium, Miller providing fast chargers and light-duty EVs for mining industry

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At 175kW of output, the RT175-S can provide 171 kilometers (106 miles) of range to an EV in as little as 10 minutes. It uses an exceptionally efficient and robustly-tested rechargeable energy storage system (RESS). Tritium provided RT175-S fast chargers to BMA for the project.

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