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DOE Funds PHEVs

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T he Department of Energy is moving forward to develop advanced batteries for PHEV s. President Bush is committed to developing alternative fuels and energy-saving innovations for an improved and diversified array of vehicle technologies,” Energy Secretary Samuel W. Here is the story. Bodman said. “

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. The majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies, the report observed. Fuel economy. Source: EPA. mpg, which is 0.5

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U Toronto LCA suggests that with CNG as primary vehicle energy source, EVs best targeted at non-attainment areas

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Among their findings from the pathway analysis were: The Gasoline CV has both the highest base case energy use (900 GJ per vehicle lifetime) and CO 2 emissions (60 t), while the CNG CV results are 10% and 20% lower, respectively. The Gasoline CV has both the highest base case GHG climate change ($3000) and CAC health ($700) impacts.

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The 60,000 Volt Question

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I f there is any doubt that GM is serious about PHEVs, here is one more story that indicates that they are indeed very serious. 23, 2007 -- General Motors Corp. Toyota has sold more than 1 million gasoline-electric vehicles since 1997. The car, expected to run 40 miles without recharging, will cost less than $30,000. "If

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Promote electric vehicle adoption by increasing access to charging infrastructure and supporting the development of plug-in electric vehicles that are as accessible, available, and convenient as gasoline-powered vehicles. General Motors. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5 Duke Energy. Eversource Energy.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury AWD

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The 2021 Cadillac CT4 comes with two gasoline engines that run on 91 octane and two automatic transmission options, in either rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. General Motors has announced a commitment to 30 new global electric vehicles by the year 2025. Road Test: 2016 Audi A3 E-tron PHEV. Propulsion Choices. The base 2.0-liter

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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