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Fraunhofer ISI/ICCT analysis of PHEV data finds real-world CO2 emissions 2-4x higher than official values

Green Car Congress

A new analysis of the real-world usage of more than 100,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles shows a large deviation between on-road CO 2 emissions and fuel efficiency and the official vehicle type-approval values. —“Real-World Usage Of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles”.

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ZF’s second electric drive for public transportation entering production in Q3: CeTrax

Green Car Congress

The design of the drive is based on a plug-and-drive approach. The ZF system with inverter and the EST 54 electronic control unit with proprietary ZF software provides vehicle manufacturers with a system package that is designed for cost-effectiveness and efficiency. CeTrax electric central drive for commercial vehicles.

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UC Davis ITS study suggests hastening consumer adoption of plug-ins will require innovation on the sales side

Green Car Congress

A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. XXXXX Click to enlarge. —Cahill et al. —Cahill et al.

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Did you know tires can help with your electric vehicle’s range?

Plug in America

On the other side, overinflation might improve range in the near term, but it will cause tires to wear faster, costing you money down the road. Unfortunately, there isn’t a legal standard or certification process in the U.S. appeared first on Plug In America. How can drivers find tires that minimize rolling resistance?

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We Are Now Legal!!!

DIY Electric Car

miles) per charge with a charging cost that has averaged about $0.67 and taking about 6 hours to charge @ 10amps per charger from a standard 115 volt ac plug rated at 15 amps. We have had a few road tests, trying to find the actual range per charge. We are averaging about 25 km's (15.33 The top speed averages about 80 km per hour (49.71

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Failure to equalise VAT on public charging a missed opportunity

My Energi

Citing concerns surrounding ‘additional pressure on public finances’ and ‘limitations surrounding legal and fiscal considerations’, ministers also rejected calls to reinstate EV purchase grants – a scheme that proved vital in supporting the growth of the electric car market before its closure in June 2022.

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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

Green Car Congress

Their low cost and ability to start the engine at cold temperatures sets them apart in conventional and basic micro-hybrid vehicles, and as auxiliary batteries in all other automotive applications, according to the report. In plug-in hybrid vehicles, the battery must also perform hybrid functions (i.e. Click to enlarge.

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