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Fraunhofer ISI/ICCT analysis of PHEV data finds real-world CO2 emissions 2-4x higher than official values

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For their statistical analyses, the researchers made use of anonymized data that vehicle drivers had voluntarily reported to online portals such as Spritmonitor in Germany and MyMPG in the United States. Plug-in hybrid vehicles often are not recharged regularly, which implies driving is often performed on the combustion engine.

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

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Lower-line Lightnings use the 12-inch horizontal display from high-end gasoline F-150s. Still, it’s a use for EVs that gasoline trucks can’t duplicate, one that justifiably seized public attention. With an available adapter, a Lightning was able to recharge the battery of a Mach-E using that car’s portable charging cord.

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

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As well as achieving significant emissions reductions based on continuous evolutionary advances of the TwinPower Turbo gasoline and diesel engines, future BMW core brand models will also benefit from the transfer of new electrified drive technology (BMW eDrive) developed by the BMW i sub-brand. BMW eDrive. seconds, EU fuel consumption of 2.1

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DOE releases SBIR/STTR FY16 Phase 1 Release 2 topics; hydrogen, electric vehicles, more efficient combustion engines; biogas-to-fuels

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DOE will reject applications as non-responsive if the proposed technology is high cost; requires substantial infrastructure investments or industry standardization to be commercially viable; and/or cannot accept high power recharge pulses from regenerative breaking or has other characteristics that prohibit market penetration. are desired.

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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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The BMW i8 is the first BMW production model to be powered by a three-cylinder gasoline engine. As well as providing a power boost to assist the gasoline engine during acceleration, the electric motor can also power the vehicle by itself. When power demands allow, the high-voltage battery is recharged by the electric motor.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

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We encourage you to use these statistics freely, properly sourcing Volvo Car USA/The Harris Poll. We encourage you to use these statistics freely, properly sourcing Volvo Car USA/The Harris Poll. While the most common place for recharging was at home (51%), many are also charging their vehicles while out and about.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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mpg in 2016, GM’s short term answer is to get greater mileage out of existing gasoline engine technologies. As a gasoline technology, HCCI provides the fuel economy benefits of lean burn without requiring additional NO x after treatment. Click to enlarge. With CAFE’s renewed emphasis on fuel economy, from 26 mpg in 2010 to 35.5

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