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Ford extends Transit Plug-In Hybrid Van trial to Cologne

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Funded by Ford, the trial will initially run for 12 months, in cooperation with municipal fleets serving the public sector, complementing testing in London, UK and Valencia, Spain with larger fleets and small-to-medium fleets respectively. Ford recognizes Cologne as a city of strategic importance regarding future mobility.

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Ford investing €42M in Valencia plant for new hybrid models and battery assembly operations

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million) in its Valencia, Spain manufacturing plant to support the company’s electrification strategy with a state-of-the-art battery assembly facility in addition to new S-MAX Hybrid and Galaxy Hybrid models. Ford is investing €42 million (US$46.6 Production of the new hybrid S-MAX and Galaxy variants—powered by a 2.5?liter

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Ford reveals production version of Transit Custom PHEV at IAA Commercial Vehicles

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liter EcoBoost gasoline engine as a range extender for total range exceeding 500 kilometers (310 miles). Ford revealed the production version of the new Transit Custom plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany. EV Later – system aims to maintain current level of battery charge.

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Opel Begins Ampera EREV Mule Testing

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The Ampera is based on the Voltec electric propulsion system applied in the Chevy Volt. An on-board gasoline/E85-fueled engine-generator extends the Ampera’s range to more than 500 km (311 miles). Ampera and mule. Click to enlarge. A 16 kWh Li-ion battery pack provides all-electric range of up to 60 km/37 miles (MVEG).

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GM Europe Premieres Opel Ampera,Chevrolet Spark at Geneva Show

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GM Europe staged the world premieres of the Opel Ampera, the European cousin of the Chevrolet Volt, and the Chevrolet Spark mini-car, at the Geneva Motor Show. The Ampera is an extended range electric vehicle based on the Voltec technology used in the Chevrolet Volt. The Ampera goes on sale in Europe in 2011, the Spark in early 2010.

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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

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And because it offers bi-directional charging and ultra-fast 800-volt charging.” Sara Soria, Spain. The Kia EV9 offers a family-friendly interior, and on top of that, a driving experience that feels close to that of gasoline but with no emissions.

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Ford unveils C-MAX Energi, its first production plug-in hybrid, and another hybrid variant

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Targeted to achieve AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle) status, C-MAX Energi pairs a high-voltage lithium-ion battery and electric traction motor with a high-efficiency Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine. This allows it to run in electric mode before using the gasoline engine.

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