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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

Green Car Congress

That is, PHEVLERs can store electricity whenever sun and wind-generated electricity is plentiful, and then can send stored power back into the smart grid at times when more electric power is needed. PHEVLERs are better than BEVs in support of the electric grid. powertrains from Efficient Drivetrains Inc., References. [

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Well see how the masses respond when they are presented with the full reality of Chryslers first (?) fully electric car. The combined electrical storage efficiency of charger and batteries is 85%. It takes 3x more electricity going the H2 route! Still, for all the faults, this is a very promising vehicle.