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Rolls Royce unveils the Phantom Experimental Electric; induction charging system

Green Car Congress

liter V12 petrol engine and 6-speed gearbox have been replaced by a 71 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and two electric motors mounted on the rear sub-frame. Acceleration from 0-60 mpg takes less than 8 seconds. A fourth induction charger is also fitted to enable wireless charging, a technology being trialled in Phantom EE.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

"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. Cischke, Ford senior vice president for sustainability, environment and safety engineering. "By

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