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Fossil Fuels Renewable Energy and EV Modern Life

Setec Powerr

Decarbonization will take decades, and in the case of large-scale installations like wind farms and solar farms, we will see NIMBY-style (Not In My Back Yard) opposition to siting. Wind and solar farms are alternatives to fossil fuel-fired power plants. That is the only comparison that matters.

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Road Test: 2021 Lexus NX 300h F Sport Black Line Special Edition

Clean Fleet Report

liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine, a high-voltage battery and two electric motors for a combined 194 horsepower. Wind noise was low with a respectable 0.34 Access to the cargo area, with tie downs, lights, a first aid kit and under-floor compartments, is through a power lift gate. The parallel system comprises a 2.5-liter,

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Driving Hyundai’s electrified Ioniq line-up; cost-effective efficiency and dynamics

Green Car Congress

We offer a unique fully independent rear suspension to give driving dynamics that are on par with a conventional gasoline car. The Ioniq hybrid offers a sport mode option under which the gasoline engine operates at all times, with the electric motor providing additional traction power for enhanced performance. Hybrid sport mode.

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Toyota introduces 2012 Prius Plug-in Hybrid

Green Car Congress

An Eco Savings Record screen, new to both the 2012 updated Prius and the Prius Plug-in, allows drivers to measure their savings over a customizable pre-set comparison vehicle. In place of a spare tire, the Prius Plug-in carries a tire-sealing kit and inflator. The Prius Plug-in reduced vehicle weight in other areas as well.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

While the Volt holds promise, it is currently projected to be much more expensive than its gasoline-fueled peers and will likely need substantial reductions in manufacturing cost in order to become commercially viable,” the task force noted in its recent assessment of GM’s restructuring plans. April 17, 2009 11:38 am Link Goodbye GM.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. That way you have a fair basis of comparison, you know, apples to apples and all that jazz. The car is expected to cost around $40,000. Thats short-sighted.

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