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Jeep partnering with Electrify America to install chargers at select trailheads

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Jeep-branded EV charging stations will be installed at or near the trailheads of Jeep Badge of Honor off-road trails over the next year, allowing owners to take full-advantage of their electrified Jeep SUV. Jeep 4xe Charging Stations will be either directly connected to the power grid or use solar power to generate electricity.

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Study finds all-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, but increase traffic issues

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But the cars and SUVs used in these situations drive more miles each year than a typical personal vehicle, contributing a higher proportion of greenhouse gases to the environment. The analysis indicated that electrified fleets had 40-45% lower greenhouse gas costs per trip compared to the gasoline-powered version. —Mohan et al.

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Audi presents plug-in hybrid TT offroad concept car at Beijing; wireless charging

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It combines the sporty genes of the TT with the strengths of a compact Audi SUV. The infrastructure side—a plate with a coil and an inverter (AC/AC converter)—is placed on the parking spot of the Audi TT offroad concept and connected to the power grid. Full system output is available in Sport mode.

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ZAP, Zhejiang Jonway Partner to Target China and Export EV Markets

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have entered a commercial agreement to produce electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs), cars and other electric vehicles in China for domestic and global distribution. The conventional A380 is powered by a 1.6- liter Mitsubishi engine.) Better World International, Ltd.,

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smart vision EQ fortwo autonomous electric concept for ride sharing; emodying all of CASE

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With the electrically powered smart vision EQ fortwo, smart is presenting a concept vehicle from the relatively recent product and technology brand EQ at the 2017 Frankfurt International Motor Show. More than ten new electric cars are set to go into series production at Mercedes-Benz Cars by 2022, from the smart to the large SUV.

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Fisker reveals production-intent version of Fisker Ocean at LA Auto Show

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Fisker revealed its Fisker Ocean electric SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Fisker Ocean was designed to be a true SUV, Henrik Fisker said, rather than yet another aerodynamic all-electric hatchback. The company calls these technologies PowerCar, Power Grid, and PowerHouse.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

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Scientist have confirmed that unlike gasoline cars, plug-ins will get cleaner as they get older -- because our power grid is getting cleaner. PHEVs might one day actually help reduce it by providing power from parked PHEVs batteries during daytime hours (see Vehicle-to-Grid in our FAQ). Thats 20-25 cents a gallon.

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