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Mitsubishi unveils twin-motor 4WD PHEV Engelberg Tourer crossover concept in Geneva

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveiled a twin-motor, four-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) crossover concept—the Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer—at the Geneva International Motor Show. gasoline unit designed for the PHEV system. Global sales of the Outlander PHEV increased 64.3% The engine is a 2.4L

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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

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In the recently concluded first phase of the fleet test, the cars were driven roughly 150,000 kilometers (93,000 miles). The participants reported virtually no difference in driving experience compared to regular gasoline- or diesel-fueled cars. liter, 127 hp engine which can run on both 100% methanol (M100) and gasoline.

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U of Illinois team models capabilities of hybrid-electric propulsion systems for general aviation aircraft

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Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have utilized a series of simulations to model the performance of twin-engine hybrid-electric general-aviation propulsion systems. The same sensitivities were studied with a series hybrid-electric drivetrain. Jet fuel and aviation gasoline are easy to store on an airplane.

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Honda introduces Accord hybrid and plug-in in Japan; hybrid in US in October

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The company also introduced the Accord Plug-in Hybrid, with fuel economy (gasoline plus electricity) of 70.4 The plug-in will be available for lease, primarily to corporations and government agencies. For acceleration, Hybrid Drive uses the gasoline engine to generate electricity and the drive motor to propel the vehicle.

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Opel to introduce production version of Opel Ampera in Geneva

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The production version of the extended range electric vehicle Opel Ampera—the Chevy Volt’s European cousin—will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. Around 1,000 people across Europe have reserved an Ampera to date, with half of those being corporate customers.

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Mazda Delivers Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid to Yamaguchi Prefectural Government

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Mazda Motor Corporation delivered one Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ) to the Yamaguchi prefectural government in western Japan. One unit was leased to Iwatani Corporation in May 2009, followed by one unit each leased to the City of Hiroshima and Hiroshima Prefecture in September 2009. Click to enlarge.

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Is A Tax On Electricity (kWh) Consumed The Best Way to Supplement the Fuel Tax for Electric Vehicles?

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As sales of electric vehicles begin to reach significant numbers across the US, states are exploring approaches to replace lost tax revenue since EV drivers don’t pay fuel taxes as drivers of gas-powered cars do at gas stations. Declining Fuel-Tax Revenues: Beyond Electric Vehicles. miles or 37 percent. MPG from 28.7.