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Volkswagen Group’s MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain; foundation for Golf GTE, A3 e-tron, and more

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The friction-optimized unit, with six forward gears, features oil supply on demand, two-circuit hydraulic control (high and low pressure, 40 bar and 5 bar) and a highly efficient synchronizer system. The rotor integrates the permanent magnets, while the stator incorporates the three-phase copper windings. Earlier post.).

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NYC Goes EV

Revenge of the Electric Car

Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? Will Electric Cars Give New York a Charge? The policy, intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and oil consumption, is geared to a nation where most people rely on cars for transportation. Plug-in hybrids run on an electrical charge for about 40 miles before switching to gas power.

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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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It offers the solution to several significant transitions we need: moving society from burning fossil fuels to substituting renewable resource fuels such as solar, wind and biofuels; and from using fossil materials as fuel to using them for other recyclable uses. Distributed Solar and Wind with the PHEV. slow charge. References.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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Now in its 11th generation, (first launched in 1972), the 2022 Civic has gone through a complete exterior re-imagination. It is obvious Honda spent a considerable amount of time with the Civic in wind tunnel testing. All base prices below include the $1,015 destination charge. Aerodynamically Efficient Exterior. LX 2.0L $22,715.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

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The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years. When the team tested the newly-coated cathode, they discovered it could be charged and discharged in as little as 9 seconds. by RSS or sign up by email. Herron makes a valid point.

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DOE ARPA-E awards $156M to projects to 60 projects to accelerate innovation in clean energy technologies

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The technology areas ( earlier post ) receiving funding are: PETRO: Plants Engineered To Replace Oil ($36 million). Plants Engineered to Replace Oil (PETRO). Energy Plant Design The University of California, Los Angeles, will re-engineer. produces more oil per acre. HEATS: High Energy Advanced Thermal Storage ($37.3

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Review: 2025 Rivian R1T and R1S gain efficiency, comfort, and a lifeline

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Now, the R1 lineup retires the previous Quad-Motor layout by adding two sizes of dual-motor modular units incorporating Rivian’s own oil-cooled motors inside. Across their different packages, they have the same windings and magnets, with inverter tech shared front and rear and designed in-house. Thus, charging hasn’t changed much.