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Cadillac partners with and ChargePoint for ELR charging

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Cadillac announced a partnership with the ChargePoint electric vehicle-charging network in the world. All 2014 and 2015 ELRs will include a ChargePoint Driver Kit in the owner’s manual. The ELR has a total range of 340 miles and an all-electric range of 37 miles. Every 10 seconds, a driver connects to a ChargePoint station.

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Audi of America officially introduces the new A3 family; plug-in hybrid version coming in 2015

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It will be joined later in the fall of 2014 by the Audi A3 Cabriolet; A3 TDI clean diesel sedan; the high-performance S3 sedan; and in early 2015, the A3 Sportback e-tron gasoline electric plug-in hybrid (PHEV). Volkswagen Group’s alternative powertrain strategy. TFSI, 220 hp (162 kW) 2.0 TFSI, 150 hp (110 kW) 2.0 TFSI powered S3.

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Porsche launches new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid with new gen hybrid module; more e-range, better performance

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l/100 km (94 mpg US) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) for plug-in hybrid models, with up to 50 km (31 miles) all-electric range. Its record lap time of 6:57 minutes can in part be attributed to the additional power provided by two electric motors. All-electric range. That corresponds to CO 2 emissions of 56 g/km.

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Porsche introducing new Panamera 4 E-hybrid PHEV at Paris Show

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Porsche will unveil the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid with controlled all-wheel drive and an electric range of 50 kilometers (31 miles) at the upcoming Paris Motor Show. Its record lap time of 6:57 minutes can in part be attributed to the additional power provided by two electric motors. New hybrid module and fast-shifting eight-speed PDK.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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The 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, powered by a 2.5-liter liter non-turbocharged, I4 engine and two electric motors producing a total system 266 horsepower. That number jumps to 78 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when looking at the car’s electric power. The way to Lincoln.

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Road Test: 2024 Subaru Impreza RS

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liter non-turbocharged 4-cylinder boxer (horizontally opposed pistons) gasoline engine that is EPA rated at 27 mpg city/34 highway/30 combined, putting out 152 horsepower (hp) and 145 pound-feet of torque (lb.-ft.). The USB-A and C ports, front and rear, are illuminated and a wireless phone charger completes the connectivity features.

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Reflections on Converting a 914 to an EV

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Here goes (in no particular order): Things That Went Well During the Conversion The 914 AC kit from Electro Automotive is a good one. I modified the wiring in the original 914 AC kit (as suggested by Paul Jorg) to turn on the regen when the brake lights came on instead of controlling regen by releasing the accelerator pedal.

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