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Swiss WTW study finds important role for alternative fuels as well as alt drivetrains in move to low-emissions vehicles

Green Car Congress

Second, it is specific to Switzerland. Battery-electric range for plug-in hybrids is 60 km, while electric range for full battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles is 180 km. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles yielded lower WTW energy demand and GHG emissions than the gasoline vehicle for all electricity sources evaluated.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

Green Car Congress

A spark plug, or other ignition source, is generally required. The addition of a spark plug is a new design element. Fortunately, the OP engine has room for multiple spark plugs around the cylinder circumference. Fortunately, the OP engine has room for multiple spark plugs around the cylinder circumference.

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Magna Electronics and BRUSA Collaborate on Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Applications

Green Car Congress

In October 2008, Magna Electronics acquired BluWav Systems LLC (formerly Wavecrest Laboratories), a developer and supplier of controls, motors and energy-management systems for hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and battery electric vehicles. Protoscar of Switzerland unveiled its LAMPO sportscar. Earlier post.).

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I have had memberships in the EAA, Tucson EAA, and West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts. About Alan: Alan drives a Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. In my conversations, I focus primarily on the overall total cost of ownership and I have encouraged some friends to convert. Frederick (Rick) W.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

I have had memberships in the EAA, Tucson EAA, and West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts. About Alan: Alan drives a Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. In my conversations, I focus primarily on the overall total cost of ownership and I have encouraged some friends to convert. Frederick (Rick) W.

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EVndeavoring to Do a Month or Two in Review Since July, August. with "Spirit of DC" Hang'in in Phoenix and EVJerry Taking on "Power of DC".

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Jerry is the owner of a PHEV Prius with Plug in Supply conversion kit, plus solar panels on the roof installed by Bob Bruninga, Naval Academy engineering professor. Meanwhile, back at the shop, the team gets ready for the cross country run on solar and electric power. Charlie is determined to make his dream come true.

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ABB charges into the future with Formula E

Charged EVs

It’s power electronics—you want to make sure that it’s safe, reliable and robust, so that when you plug it in, no matter what kind of rate or energy source, you’re going to get something that’s reliable. “The mobile [Gen3] chargers are going to be wheeled, because you want to maneuver them very easily when we put them in garages.