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General Motors Developed Two-Mode Hybrid Powertrain With MathWorks Model-Based Design; Cut 24 Months Off Expected Dev Time

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The complex control system is currently in production in the GMC Sierra Hybrid, GMC Yukon Hybrid, Chevy Tahoe Hybrid, Chevy Silverado Hybrid, and Cadillac Escalade Hybrid vehicles. GM is also using Model-Based Design for the powertrain control development of its upcoming plug-in hybrid and advanced engines and transmissions.

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Ford Escape mpg, Lincoln plug-in miles, Taycan 4S driven: Today’s Car News

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Lincoln’s first plug-in vehicle is rated for range. GM adds diesel to the Suburban and Tahoe. Fuel economy ratings are out for the Ford Escape Hybrid, and it’s a tick ahead of the RAV4 Hybrid. And we take the Porsche Taycan to California canyons and the cold Arctic. This and more, today at Green Car Reports.

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Two US EV Charging Station Firsts

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(EAA), Greater Sacramento Chapter, and a Davis-based EV group, marks the beginnings of “ California’s electric highway ,” says Plug In America board member Jay Friedland, and includes the first public Tesla charger, according to Tesla spokeswoman Rachel Konrad.

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Japan-US DRIVETHEARC EV fast charging corridor breaks ground in Northern California; 50 fast chargers by March 2017

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DRIVETHEARC , a corridor of electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations spanning from Monterey to Lake Tahoe, broke ground in El Dorado Hills, Calif. Nissan North America, Kanematsu and EVgo.

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GMs views on challenges for battery development for extended range electric vehicles

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Tahoe two-mode) Plug-in hybrid (announced) EREV. Different applications require different types of cells, he noted. Key metrics of electrified propulsion systems (GM). Mild Hybrid. LaCrosse w/ e-Assist) Full Hybrid. Volt) Battery electric (in development) Fuel cell hybrid electric. fleet test). Pure battery-electric range.

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The EV Curveball

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As a new driver, learning on the roads of Kansas City, I pass by Suburbans and Tahoes on a daily basis. The film inspired me then as a young 14 year-old to take a stand against the flawed status quo. .&# Some have no clue what I am talking about, while the car junkies have heard of plug-in hybrids like the Chevy Volt.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will receive funds to purchase battery electric buses, plug-in chargers, and one on-route/opportunity charger to replace diesel buses that have far exceeded their useful lives. Tahoe Transportation District. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. Ames Transit Agency (CyRide).

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