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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

Green Car Congress

The electric powertrain and the high-performance battery with 400 volts are AMG-exclusive, in-house developments. For comparison, conventional batteries without direct cooling of the cells achieve about half this figure. The basis for the high performance of the AMG 400-volt battery is its innovative direct cooling system.

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Researchers look into plug-in hybrid fuel consumption

Green Cars News

Plug-in hybrids need different rules to conventional vehicles because they run on both petrol and electricity. Earlier this year there was controversy when General Motors declared that its Chevrolet Volt would attain 230mpg in the city cycle given single charges per day.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Hit the jump for a comparison that includes plenty of pics and video. Vancouvers trolley bus fleet operates at 600 volts and god knows how many amps. Reply ↓ ↑ report 18 Efried 5:47AM (4/10/2009) I will hang a poster about the comparison at EVS24. No single vehicle does it all even in todays petrol world.

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

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Newly installed CEO Fritz Henderson argues that pioneering projects like the Volt typically lose money until the technology catches on. "The Volt is a case study. " In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0

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