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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. Some previous Prius plug-in conversion kits allowed motorists to go as fast as 52 miles per hour using a “forced stealth” mode.

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Porsche introducing new Panamera 4 E-hybrid PHEV at Paris Show

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The new Porsche plug-in hybrid always starts in purely electric mode and drives without generating any local emissions within a range of 50 kilometers and a maximum speed of 140 km/h (87 mph). The all-wheel Porsche achieves a top speed of 278 km/h (173 mph) and delivers a system torque of 700 N·m from stationary without hesitation.

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Porsche launches new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid with new gen hybrid module; more e-range, better performance

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The new Porsche plug-in hybrid always starts in purely electric mode and drives without generating any local emissions within a range of around 50 kilometers and a maximum speed of 140 km/h (87 mph). Porsche sees this new type of “E-Performance” as the performance kit of the future. kWh, its weight has remained the same.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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For increased recharging, there is an “L” button on the gear selector wheel. In addition to the regenerative charging or the EV Charge mode, the lithium-ion battery can be replenished by plugging into a charger or wall outlet. If you want extra oomph select the Sport mode where we were able to get 0-60 mph times of 8.3

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Smith Electric trucks go stateside

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Powered by the latest Lithium-Ion batteries and a 120kw electric motor, the Smith Newton has a top speed of 50mph (80km) and a range in excess of 100 miles (160km) on a full charge. It can be recharged in six hours. The Smith Newton has a top speed of 50 mph, a range on one battery charge in excess of 100 miles.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 has a top speed (electronically controlled) of 160 km/h (99 mph); cruising at a constant 100 km/h the XL1 uses only 8.3 The XL1 is not a product of any of Volkswagen’s modular Baukästen (assembly kits such as the MQB, MLB or MSB, earlier post ). In all-electric mode, the XL1 requires less than 0.1 kWh to cover more than 0.6

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Save $250 on Greenworks’ 3000 PSI electric pressure washer, Hover-1 e-motorbike now just $922, and more

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Greenworks 3000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer Combo Kit now $430 in 1-day sale Best Buy is offering its Greenworks 3000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer Combo Kit for $429.99 Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories. shipped through the end of the day.

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