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OSU’s series-parallel PHEV. The UW engineers developed a parallel through-the-road (PTTR) plug-in hybrid-electric vehicle (PHEV) architecture. Conferences and other events Conversions Fuel Efficiency High Octane Fuels Hybrids Plug-ins' Click to enlarge. The US Department of Energy and General Motors Co.
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WTW energy demand and GHG emissions for EV and PHEV drivetrains for various electricity sources; gasoline ICE vehicle is solid square, hybrid the hollow square. A critical electricity mix can be identified which divides optimal drivetrain performance between the BEV, PHEV and ICE vehicle. Click to enlarge.
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