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Independent testing shows 21.2% reduction in fuel consumption with XL Hybrids retrofit system

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XLH engineers have already designed the next-generation release, in which the battery pack is downsized to 1.5 OEMs can get higher mpg improvements by using different architectures. XL Hybrids was founded by MIT alumni and is based in Boston. kWh, Ashton said. Both the 2.0 kWh packs were in essence “off-the-shelf”—i.e.,

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Former Commerce and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta urges technology neutral policies in reaching proposed CAFE standards

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Mineta cited a 2008 well-to-wheel comparison of different vehicle technologies by the MIT Electric Vehicle Team that ranked electric vehicles, diesel and turbocharged gasoline engine vehicles within a 10–15% performance band. Impact of different sales mix on new car average fuel economy.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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"However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. But we want to give them cause to continue to press forward." ( MIT Technology Review ). Marketwatch ).

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