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Swiss WTW study finds important role for alternative fuels as well as alt drivetrains in move to low-emissions vehicles

Green Car Congress

WTW energy demand and GHG emissions for EV and PHEV drivetrains for various electricity sources; gasoline ICE vehicle is solid square, hybrid the hollow square. Second, it is specific to Switzerland. A critical electricity mix can be identified which divides optimal drivetrain performance between the BEV, PHEV and ICE vehicle.

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BYD confirms Shark electric pickup name as Ford F-150 Lightning rival in latest teaser

Baua Electric

It also showed the pickup’s Ford F-150 Lightning -like full-length light bar and stacked headlights. Its DMO super hybrid off-road platform, used for the Fang Cheng Bao Bao 5, is designed for off-road PHEVs. Ford plans to launch the F-150 Lightning in additional European markets like Switzerland.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Servant leadership; I thrive when working to advance a cause or mission About Zach: Zach currently drives a Pacific Hybrid PHEV. For over 40 years I have organized demos and exhibited EVs, especially light EVs, at in-person EVents to thousands of people. They also have a Chevy Bolt and Kia Niro PHEV. Frederick (Rick) W.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Servant leadership; I thrive when working to advance a cause or mission About Zach: Zach currently drives a Pacific Hybrid PHEV. For over 40 years I have organized demos and exhibited EVs, especially light EVs, at in-person EVents to thousands of people. They also have a Chevy Bolt and Kia Niro PHEV. Frederick (Rick) W.

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EVndeavoring to Do a Month or Two in Review Since July, August. with "Spirit of DC" Hang'in in Phoenix and EVJerry Taking on "Power of DC".

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

The light turns green. Jerry is the owner of a PHEV Prius with Plug in Supply conversion kit, plus solar panels on the roof installed by Bob Bruninga, Naval Academy engineering professor. Charlie floors it. Straight down the highway. The crowd goes wild! Another victory for nerves of steel.

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Volkswagen: e-mobility and sustainability; Part 1, the e-Golf and Golf GTE

Green Car Congress

The cabin is free of even slight audible cues of earlier electric drives (light whining, fan noise, etc.). BluePower energy comes exclusively from hydro-electric generating plants in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Further features at no extra charge include LED rear lights and aerodynamic 16-inch alloy wheels.

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