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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Drive: Ford’s most valued model is now electric

Charged EVs

Lower-line Lightnings use the 12-inch horizontal display from high-end gasoline F-150s. Still, it’s a use for EVs that gasoline trucks can’t duplicate, one that justifiably seized public attention. With an available adapter, a Lightning was able to recharge the battery of a Mach-E using that car’s portable charging cord.

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BMW provides initial look at X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid prototype

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liter unit would serve as the engine component in a future production X5 eDrive PHEV—as well as ideas for future solutions in the field of lightweight design, aerodynamics and thermal management. The electric motor provides a boost effect that assists the gasoline engine when extra accelerating power is required. BMW eDrive.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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BMW designed the i8 from the start as a plug-in hybrid sports car boasting agile performance attributes and extraordinary efficiency. The BMW i8 is the first BMW production model to be powered by a three-cylinder gasoline engine. The BMW i8 accelerates from 0 – 100 km/h in 4.4 Powertrain and driving experience. The three-cylinder, 1.5-liter

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DOE releases SBIR/STTR FY16 Phase 1 Release 2 topics; hydrogen, electric vehicles, more efficient combustion engines; biogas-to-fuels

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Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed an electrocatalyst design that significantly decreases the platinum content of the cathode by an order of magnitude while maintaining cathode performance. SiC MOSFETs for electric drive vehicle power electronics.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

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Volvo Car USA has teamed up with The Harris Poll to deepen insights into the American opinion across four core themes: design, safety, technology and environment. We encourage you to use these statistics freely, properly sourcing Volvo Car USA/The Harris Poll. Driven largely in China, the U.S.,

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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Although the EPA has not as of this writing released the final fuel economy numbers for the US A3 e-tron, Filip Brabec, Director, Product Management, Audi of America, said that the figures will be around 83 to 86 MPGe combined (depending on the equipment level), with 35 to 39 mpg gasoline only and 16-17 miles of EV range. The drive unit.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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One of the designers called Buick “ premium without being pretentious ” Buick appears to be targeting a Lexus like experience. The Enclave was the first step in the “ renaissance of the Buick brand ” as mentioned by another designer. Buick will focus on North America and China. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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