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ALTe Developing Series Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains for Conversion and OEM Applications

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V8: from 14 mpg to up to 43 mpg, depending on vehicle use. “The series plug-in hybrid is the best transitional powertrain technology due to cost and range issues of current battery science.” The company will deliver these powertrain kits to a dealer network to be established. ” —John Thomas.

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REV Becomes First Hymotion Dealer in Canada; Offers L5 Conversion Kit for Prius

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REV, a Vancouver, Canada company that converts Ford fleet vehicles into highway capable battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles ( earlier post ), has become the first Hymotion plug-in conversion kit dealer in Canada. It is now offering the Hymotion L5 plug-in conversion system for Toyota Prius owners in BC.

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Peugeot ratchets down fuel consumption on on 1.6 HDi and 1.6 e-HDi engines

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Depending on version, these engine developments are supplemented by an aerodynamic kit (spoiler, underbody shield), Low or Ultra Low Resistant tires. e-HDi 92ch with a 5-speed manual gearbox; equivalent to 67 mpg US.>. Average CO2 emissions for the entire Peugeot range has dropped from 128.6 g/km in 2011 to 125.2

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Volkswagen CrossBlue Coupé plug-in makes its European debut; showcasing the MQB

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The CrossBlue Coupé—based off the Volkswagen Group’s MQB architecture (the Group’s modular assembly kit for vehicles with transverse-mounted engines)—features a transverse-mounted turbocharged direct-injection (TSI) 220 kW (295 hp) 3.0L l/100 km (34 mpg US) of fuel. Earlier post.). With acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 5.9

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Renault introduces LPG version of Dacia Duster in France

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mpg US) with LPG and 7.2 mpg US) with gasoline. Running on LPG, Duster has a range of almost 1,000 km (621 miles) on a full tank. The 32-liter LPG tank replaces the spare wheel beneath the trunk (tire inflation kit supplied). Its combined-cycle fuel consumption is 9.2 liters/100km (25.6 liters/100km (32.7

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Axion Power receives order from ePower for PbC batteries to convert 10 Class 8 trucks to series hybrids

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At ePower’s current specifications, each conversion kit system requires 56 PbC batteries and the PbC battery management system (BMS). With the current average mpg for these trucks being in the range of 6, each additional mpg is a huge percentage improvement that translates into proportional fuel dollar savings and emissions reductions.

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Honda previews 2014 Accord plug-in hybrid

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Set to go on sale in early 2013, Honda’s 2014 Accord Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) Sedan ( earlier post ) will offer the ability to run in an all-electric mode for 10 to 15 miles and a calculated total driving range of more than 500 miles. EPA fuel economy ratings and gas-electric range rating determined by Honda.). Aluminum brake pedal.

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