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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Drive: Ford’s most valued model is now electric

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All-wheel drive is standard on all versions of the Lightning today.) With an available adapter, a Lightning was able to recharge the battery of a Mach-E using that car’s portable charging cord. cubic feet) of capacity and 400 pounds of load rating—enough for the luggage of four journalists en route to a drive event.

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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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It has a liquid cooling system, offers a maximum usable capacity of 5 kWh and can be recharged from a conventional 110 volt power outlet, at a BMW i charging station, or at a public EV charging station. When power demands allow, the high-voltage battery is recharged by the electric motor. Click to enlarge.

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Argonne Study Examines Impact of Real World Drive Cycles on Efficiency and Cost of Different PHEV Configurations

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For drive cycles, the Argonne team used the Kansas City data collected in 2005 by the US EPA, which instrumented more than 100 drivers and collected their driving statistics for one day. To maximize charge depletion, the engine only provides the requested wheel power without recharging the battery. Optimum engine power strategy.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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Aside from a box lunch, a couple of bottles of water and two absolutely delicious chocolate chip cookies, GCC received no compensation, expense reimbursement or branded merchandise from GM to attend the event. Henderson goes on to say “ We (GM) have never missed a fuel economy standard and don’t intend to miss one in the future. ”.

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BMW provides initial look at X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid prototype

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During overrun, the high-voltage battery can be recharged via the electric motor. It can also be recharged by the electric motor when power demands allow. The split is automatically controlled to provide superior traction, optimal stability and highest standards of agility and performance under all conditions.

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First drive: US spec Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid; 83-86 MPGe with 16-17 mile EV range

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In the event of a crash sufficiently severe to trigger the belt tensioners or airbags, the system is disconnected from the power supply. In the standard configuration, it has a capacity of 280 liters (9.9 Charge Battery mode uses the gasoline engine to recharge the battery while driving at highway speed. Click to enlarge.

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SAE Hybrid Standards Committee: Works In Progress For 2009

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Active standards work. During the SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit, Gary Kissel of General Motors presented an update of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle standards being revised or developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Hybrid Standards Committee. by Jack Rosebro. Click to enlarge. J1772: Charging.

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