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XL Fleet expands XLP PHEV drive system for use in multiple GM fleet applications

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The platform is expected to begin shipping on select configurations of the Chevrolet and GMC Silverado / Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD pickup trucks in the first quarter of 2021, and on Chevrolet and GMC 3500 and 4500 cutaway chassis in the second quarter of 2021.

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Mercedes-Benz to showcase pre-production version of coming GLC F-Cell fuel cell PHEV at IAA

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The combination of fuel cell and battery system—along with a further developed intelligent operating strategy—will offer a combined range of around 500 km (311 miles) in the NEDC. The road tests also took the test teams to the Sierra Nevada (Spain) and the low mountain ranges of the Schwäbische Alb and the Black Forest in Germany.

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Two US EV Charging Station Firsts

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Plug-in America estimates that some 200-300 EVs of various types are located within 100 miles of the site, which will accommodate all new EVs and PHEVs. Sierra Nevada Brewing. Coulomb Technologies announced that Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Coulomb Technologies announced that Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

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Road Test: Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition

Clean Fleet Report

With these performance-oriented bits, the EPA range drops from 270 miles to 260. When we first tested the range of the Mach-E on our 456-mile test loop last year, we were impressed with the Premium RWD Extended Range version. On that trip, we achieved a range of 249 miles on the uphill section and 313 miles on the downhill section.

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Plug-in Hybrid Study: Electricity Better

Plugs and Cars

You can dig around the websites of NRDC, UCS and the Sierra Club and come to understand that an electric path would be best for all of us, but their advocacy has not reflected the science. The use of electricity is an important attribute of PHEVs. Cumulative GHG emissions reductions from 2010 to 2050 can range from 3.4

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Wednesday, 4 Feb 09. PHEV Day 132 with the "Spirit" taking on the Scenic California Coastline per PCH 1

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Yet, this AM, I got Kay Crow's email about her story appearing earlier in the Sierra Mountain Times. Story and photos by Kay Crow [Go to the link for viewing story & photo] Friday January 23 brought the “Spirit of DC,” a Prius Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vechicle (PHEV) to Groveland’s Tioga High School.

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Monday, 2 Feb 09 - PHEV Day 131. Run to Santa Cruz for the "Spirit's" Linking Up with Central Coast EAA'rs in the PM

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All - In early afternoon, the "Spirit of DC" left Chuck Olson's place in Santa Clara with a registration reading of 99.9MPG for 8 miles and a topped off battery pack. At 13 miles, it was still 99.9MPG going roughly 32MPH. Santa Cruz run showed 99.9MPG for 50 miles.

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