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Field test shows Volvo Buses’ plug-in hybrid reduces fuel consumption by 81% and energy consumption by 61%; 21 mpg

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The field test in Gothenburg began in June 2013 and includes three plug-in hybrid buses, the batteries of which are rapidly recharged at the terminals. The plug-in hybrids have been further developed, and enable rapid recharging from electricity grids via the Opbrid B? sbaar pantograph on the roof.

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Volvo plug-in hybrid bus with B?sbaar rapid charging to begin field testing in Gothenburg; 75-80% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2

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The plug-in hybrids have been further developed, and enable rapid recharging from electricity grids via the Opbrid B?sbaar An electronic control module regulates engagement and disengagement of electric and diesel power, as well as gear-changing modes and recharging of the Li-ion battery. sbaar for between six and ten minutes.

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Volvo’s new Electric Hybrid (PHEV) buses with overhead fast charging enter scheduled service in Hamburg for first time; Innovation Route 109

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The plug-in hybrids have been further developed, and enable rapid recharging from electricity grids via a pantograph on the roof. The 4-cylinder, 5-liter Volvo D5F diesel engine produces 215 bhp and is installed vertically. The 150 kW electric drive motor delivers 1200 N·m (885 lb-ft) of torque.

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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For this purpose, the hybrid system is always on: the electric power can always be called up and frequently reproduced via high recuperation performance and on-demand recharging. There is strong battery recharging at low power demand for maximum electric availability. four-cylinder engine and electric exhaust-gas turbocharger.

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Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

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Why electric school buses are needed The best reason to switch from ICE school buses to electric school buses can be summed up in just two words: child wellness. Many school districts use diesel buses for fuel efficiency, but even diesel exhaust was classified as a known carcinogen to humans in 2012.

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UK study concludes cumulative global sales of EVs could reach 30M units by 2050, or 1.5% of projected global car parc; decisive global action required

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Interacting EV market driver variables will include installed production capacity (currently about 0.5 Smart grids and more storage will be essential to managing more intermittent renewable energy supply and extra power demand from EVs. Can EVs truly contribute to grid balancing? ” —Trend Tracker report.

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Mercedes-Benz to Show S-Class Plug-in Hybrid Concept at IAA; Likely Included in Next Generation of Production S-Class

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liter V6 gasoline engine with a next-generation direct injection system; a 44 kW/60 hp hybrid module that delivers 250 N·m (184 lb-ft) of torque; and a lithium-ion battery with more than 10 kWh of storage capacity that can be recharged at charging stations. kW takes about four-and-a-half hours to recharge a completely discharged battery.

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