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4,400 Chevrolet Volt Owners to be Eligible for Free Home 240V Charging Stations

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GM announced that the first buyers of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability will be eligible for one of 4,400 free home charging stations. The program will provide Volt owners with a 240-volt charge station from either ECOtality, Inc. In many cases, it will include the cost of home installation.

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Mercedes-Benz introducing diesel E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID with fuel economy of 56 mpg US; gasoline-engined E 400 HYBRID model to follow

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Daimler will introduce the Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID—equipped with a V6 gasoline engine—into in the US market, and later in other countries such as Japan and China. kWh lithium-ion battery pack, the modular hybrid system requires little installation space and weighs around 100 kg. Earlier post.).

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2015 VW e-Golf EPA-rated at 116 MPGe combined, 83-mile range

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announced that the compact battery-electric 2015 e-Golf ( earlier post ) has been rated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 126 city, 105 highway, and 116 combined Miles per Gallon of Gasoline Equivalent (MPGe), and given a range of up to 83 miles. Volkswagen of America, Inc. EPA ratings for select EVs. 2015 e-Golf. 2014 BMW i3.

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Electric Car Charging: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide To Ditching Gasoline Forever

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Level 1: 110-Volt AC Wall Plug. From a standard electric plug, batteries recharge at a speed of 2 to 5 miles per hour of charging. Depending on battery size, it could take 8-12 hours to recharge an electric car from empty to full. Level 2: 240-Volt AC Charger. Types of Chargers. Utility Incentives.

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2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV starting at $37,900 in US

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The vehicle comes standard with 240 volt mobile electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) which can also be used in a common 120-volt outlet; 240-volt charging quickly replenishes the battery in about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Recharging through a 120-volt outlet takes approximately 8 hours.

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Ground breaks on Washington West Coast Electric Highway

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The transition from gasoline and foreign oil to alternative fuels, such as electricity, for transportation requires a huge first step—infrastructure. The technology provides a 30-minute recharge for all-electric cars such as the Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi i-MiEV. —state Transportation Secretary Paula Hammond.

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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid offers up to 52 mpg combined; Solar Roof System

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This system recharges the 12-volt and hybrid battery while preventing unnecessary battery discharge when the car is off. The HCU monitors the rotational speed of transmission with a sensor installed inside the electric motor at 500 times per second to synchronize the rotational speed with that of the gasoline engine.

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