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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

Green Car Congress

On the other hand, drivers of other vehicles waste considerable time making special trips to refuel their internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles at the liquid fuel station or their battery electric vehicle (BEV) at the rapid recharging station. 21 ] Cleaner Cars from Cradle to Grave - Union of Concerned Scientists, Nov 2015. [

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Volkswagen inaugurates 9.5 MW solar park at Chattanooga plant in US; key element of VW Group’s strategic sustainability targets

Green Car Congress

25% less energy and water consumption, waste and emissions. MW of DC power to 7.6 Volkswagen hosted Green Car Congress for the inauguration of the solar park. Every new model generation will on average be 10 to 15% more efficient than its predecessor. MW of AC power connected to VW’s substation.

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Audis e-tron quattro EV: evolutionary powertrain with a dash of revolution for production in 2018; MLB evo

Green Car Congress

The magnetic alternating field induces an AC current in the secondary spool mounted across the gap in the underside of the car. The AC current is converted to DC by the vehicle’s power electronics and the battery is charged with up to 11 kilowatts of power. Audi hosted Green Car Congress at the IAA in Frankfurt.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

Mike O’Brien, Hyundai vice president of corporate and product planning, noted that the “green car market” in the US has declined a bit—about one hundred thousand units since its high in 2013 with 3.8% The Ioniq EV also features a sophisticated heat pump system that integrates recovered waste heat from the power electronics.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

Mike O’Brien, Hyundai vice president of corporate and product planning, noted that the “green car market” in the US has declined a bit—about one hundred thousand units since its high in 2013 with 3.8% The Ioniq EV also features a sophisticated heat pump system that integrates recovered waste heat from the power electronics.

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Review: 2024 Chevy Equinox EV delivers 300 miles for under $40k

Baua Electric

On the downside, it forgoes a front trunk—a wasted opportunity, since the included portable charging cord lives deep under the rear cargo bay, meaning all luggage must be removed to retrieve it. DC fast charging up to 150 kw comes via a CCS port, though a switch to the NACS port seems likely for future model years.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

General Disclaimer HV (High Voltage) DC (Direct Current) Warning: Traction Battery Packs, Motors, Chargers, and other HV sources could cause serious injury or death if proper precautions are not taken while working on or around such High Voltage Direct Current sources. See SEVA:Electric vehicle.

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