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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 private cars, the average utility factor (UF)—the portion of kilometers driven on electric motor versus kilometers driven on combustion engine—is 69% for NEDC type approval but only around 37% for real-world driving. Company car users, on average, re-charge only every second day.

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MAN eTGE battery-electric van to be mass-produced from July onwards

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A 40 kW charging station fills a battery up to 80% in 45 minutes. Approximately nine hours are needed for a full charge with 220V AC. With the relevant battery maintenance, the 36 kWh rechargeable battery only loses around 15% of its ca-pacity after ten years and around 2,000 charging cycles.

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DAF Putting LF Hybrid Truck Into Production; Eaton Hybrid System

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An electric motor is installed between the clutch and the gearbox, which can provide drive as well as functioning as a generator. Energy released during braking is stored in the lithium-ion batteries for re-use during acceleration. The battery pack for the hybrid system weighs around 100 kg (220 lbs) and comprises ninety-six 3.4

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Elektromotive to make breakthrough in Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia is probably the last place you’d expect to see a concerted shift towards emission free motoring - after all, the Kingdom is the world’s leading oil producer and exporter. Tags: Electric cars Elektromotive Green cars Latest news charging points electric car charging points Elektrobays Saudi Arabia.

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The Scandalous History of the Last Rotor Cipher Machine

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In the center of the cast-aluminum base of the HX-63 cipher machine is a precision Swiss-made direct-current gear motor. The unit I acquired has a cast-aluminum base, a power supply, a motor drive, a mechanical keyboard, and a paper-tape printer designed to display both the input text and either the enciphered or deciphered text.