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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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1 ] The average daily driving distance in the USA is 30 miles (48 km), so PHEVLERs are vehicles with at least 60 miles (97 km) of electric range. At present PHEVLERs, PHEVs and conventional gasoline engine vehicles in the USA all use a liquid fuel blend comprising 90% gasoline and 10% biofuel. References. [ and Andrew A.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

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Organized by Shane Chang at Honda Research Institute USA Inc., The PRT as an automated taxi that is 4m long by 1.4m PRT advantages over a human driven taxi include freedom from accidents caused by human error with PRTs offering “ a rail level of safety ” according to Dr. Guala. Luca Guala.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) References. More information on e-mile comparisons is given by Reference Nº 2. Also see Appendix E and Reference 1.). In fact, use of these fuels is required by law in many states of the USA. slow charge. Contact Us.

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