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Rheinmetall logs €250M order for electric vacuum pumps for PHEVs

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The pumps will be installed in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) in the Chinese plants of the customer. A major advantage of electrical vacuum pumps is that they can be switched off when there is no braking maneuver, while mechanical vacuum pumps run continuously in vehicle operation even when there is no need.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. When the 14.4

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End Of The Oil Age Preview: Norway’s Fleet Transition To EV

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continued] The post End Of The Oil Age Preview: Norway’s Fleet Transition To EV appeared first on CleanTechnica. It’s time for another update about progress of the Norway’s fleet transition to EV powertrains. As of the end of.

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Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

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Among the many findings was that the estimated scheduled maintenance cost for a light-duty battery-electric vehicle (BEV) totals 6.1 cents per mile, while a conventional internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV) totals 10.1 cents per mile. Per-mile maintenance costs by powertrain. Burnham et al.

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German April Plugin Electric Vehicles At 22.1% Share With BEVs Near Record High

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Germany saw plugin electric vehicle market share reach 22.1% in April 2021, with full battery electrics at 10.3%, their second highest ever share. plugin hybrids (PHEVs) and 10.4% The overall auto market recovered year-on-year to 229,650 units, but was still down ~26% from April 2019. April’s combined 22.1%

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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When handed the keys to the 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD, the experience ended-up not only being pleasant, but one that raises the question–where has Lincoln been hiding this gem? What the Corsair PHEV does, or should do, is open the brand to a new audience who will consider buying a Lincoln for the first time.

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Consumer Reports analysis finds EV owners spending half as much on maintenance compared to owners of gas-powered vehicles

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A new analysis by Consumer Reports finds that owners of plug-in electric vehicles are spending half as much on maintenance and repair as the owners of similar gas-powered vehicles. Average maintenance/repair costs over vehicle lifetime. Average maintenance/repair costs over vehicle lifetime.