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Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

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The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. The OSU EcoCAR PHEV powertrain. kW and about 27 kW at constant velocity of 65 mph. Skarke et al.Click to enlarge. Skarke et al. Click to enlarge. of the fuel energy on the NEDC cycle.

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Volkswagen introduces Touareg R plug-in hybrid model

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The Touareg R is the first all-wheel drive model in Volkswagen’s PHEV range, and is also another milestone in the realignment of Volkswagen R that started in 2019. Conversely, the vehicle switches to Hybrid mode if the driver touches the Hybrid field when in E-MODE.

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Audi introduces A7 Sportback 55 TFSI e quattro PHEV

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Audi is systematically pursuing its electrification strategy and is now offering its large four-door A7 Sportback coupe as a powerful, efficient plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The A7 PHEV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in electric-only mode, making emissions-free highway driving easy. The A7 PHEV starts by default in EV mode.

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Enova Systems Shows Ze, Outlines Planned Improvements in School Bus Plug-in Hybrid Drive

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Engineered specifically for urban delivery routes and service/maintenance operations, the Enova Ze plug-in step van drive system offers a range of up to 150 miles per charge and can reach a top speed of 65 mph. Enova can provide the Ze system either as a turnkey solution for new vehicles or as a conversion or retrofit. Earlier post.)

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Presales of Audi Q7 TFSI e quattro PHEVs begin in Europe

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mph) the electric motor can generate the drive alone. mph), and a speed of 240 km/h (155.3 mph) can be reached in cooperation with the combustion engine. mph), and a speed of 240 km/h (155.3 mph) can be reached in cooperation with the combustion engine. mph) and gradually fades out as the speed increases.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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approximately 45% peak thermal efficiency for light duty and greater-than 50% peak thermal efficiency for heavy duty). AOI 3: Demonstration Project for a Multi-Material Light-Weight Prototype Vehicle as part of the Clean Energy Dialogue with Canada. Subtopic 6A: Solid State Thermoelectric Energy Conversion Devices.

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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If this is appealing, then the 2022 Pacifica plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is what you are looking for. Clean Fleet Report, on an all in-town test loop, never exceeding 45 mph, and encountering many stop lights, achieved 46.2 How about more than 520 miles? How It Works. The 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has a gasoline-powered 3.6-liter