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ORNL demos 20 kW bi-directional wireless charging on UPS PHEV truck; 11" air gap, >92% efficiency

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Doing so would give energy flexibility to a fleet owner’s business, and help better manage on-site generation such as solar power. Scaling the technology to a fleet of 50 trucks gives you megawatt-scale energy storage,” noted ORNL’s Omer Onar, who led the technical team’s effort at the lab.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

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Flash Drive: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. There probably isn’t a more important model for Mitsubishi than the all-new 2023 Outlander Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV). Mitsubishi says the Outlander PHEV is bringing together their best expressions of design, ride and interior space along with performance and of- road capability.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV Plug-in Hybrid Technology in an All-New Package Toyota is taking the lead suggesting how you should drive a plug-in hybrid. Look for a full Road Test review soon on Clean Fleet Report. Until then, this Flash Drive is an introduction to the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter Clean Fleet Report ran a few test loops to get a feel for real world fuel economy and electric range. Note: The Escape PHEV is rated by the EPA to have 37 miles of all-electric driving range. 244 total miles, with 144 all-electric miles.

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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV

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Road Test: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve 4xe PHEV. The 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV is the second electrified model from Jeep, following the Wrangler Rubicon 4xe PHEV, which Clean Fleet Report tested earlier this year. The Grand Cherokee 4xe does not have the ability to DC fast charge.

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HEVO to collaborate with Stellantis on wireless EV charging

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It can be connected to an AC or DC power source, and offers UL 2750 and SAE J2954 wireless charging certifications with optional J1772 Type 1 or Type 2 Mennekes plugin connections. HEVO and Stellantis are initially demonstrating Level 2 wireless charging on a Chrysler Pacifica PHEV at the company’s office complex in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

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Mercedes-Benz begins production of two A-class PHEV models at Rastatt plant

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By 2039, Mercedes-Benz Cars is targeting a CO 2 -neutral new car fleet, and by 2030 the company is targeting more than 50% of passenger car sales from plug-in hybrids or full-electric vehicles. It can be charged at an external AC or DC electric energy source. The A 250 e Sedan (combined fuel consumption 1.4

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