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New Ford Focus ECOnetic with Start-Stop Targets 62 mpg US, 99 gCO2/km

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100km (62 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. 100km (59 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 104 g/km. In an urban environment and in heavy traffic with frequent stops the savings could increase to as much as 10%. Smart Regenerative Charging. The standard Focus ECOnetic offers combined cycle fuel consumption of 4.0L/100km

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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

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Among the broad technology advances Ogiso outlined during his talk were: “In its three generations, Prius MPG has improved on average by about 10%, each generation. We have also heard from owners that they would like a more convenient charging operation. Batteries Deepwater Engines Fuel Cells Hybrids Hydrogen Smart charging'

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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Rolls Royce unveils the Phantom Experimental Electric; induction charging system

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The Li-ion cells use a nickel cobalt manganese chemistry with a gravimetric capacity of around 230 Wh/kg, a high energy density which is important in achieving an acceptable range between re-charges. Acceleration from 0-60 mpg takes less than 8 seconds. Peak current from the pack is 850A, delivered at 338 VDC.

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Yeah, I Got Your Chevy Volt, Right Here. Day 2 @ Plug-In 2009

Creative Greenius

If you’ve been wondering just how real the new Chevy Volt that gets 230 mpg in city driving is , well just take a look for yourself. This one might actually get MORE than 230 mpg in the city seeing as how it has no doors, windows, seats, any interior, hood, roof, underbody or trunk. May I charge your EV sir?

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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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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Cleantech Blog Cleantechblog.com, the premier cleantech site for commentary on news and technology relating to clean tech, greentech, energy, climate change and carbon, and the environment. Intelligent Charging Infrastructure for New Electr. Project Better Place plans to deploy a massive network of battery charging spots.

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