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Field test shows Volvo Buses’ plug-in hybrid reduces fuel consumption by 81% and energy consumption by 61%; 21 mpg

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The field test in Gothenburg began in June 2013 and includes three plug-in hybrid buses, the batteries of which are rapidly recharged at the terminals. The plug-in hybrids have been further developed, and enable rapid recharging from electricity grids via the Opbrid B? The batteries are charged at the bus terminus via the B?

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Volvo plug-in hybrid bus with B?sbaar rapid charging to begin field testing in Gothenburg; 75-80% reduction in fuel consumption and CO2

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The plug-in hybrids have been further developed, and enable rapid recharging from electricity grids via the Opbrid B?sbaar An electronic control module regulates engagement and disengagement of electric and diesel power, as well as gear-changing modes and recharging of the Li-ion battery. Click to enlarge.

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Volvo’s new Electric Hybrid (PHEV) buses with overhead fast charging enter scheduled service in Hamburg for first time; Innovation Route 109

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The plug-in hybrids have been further developed, and enable rapid recharging from electricity grids via a pantograph on the roof. The conventional hybrid offers up to 37% fuel savings compared to a diesel version and 40-50% lower exhaust emissions. The 150 kW electric drive motor delivers 1200 N·m (885 lb-ft) of torque.

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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For this purpose, the hybrid system is always on: the electric power can always be called up and frequently reproduced via high recuperation performance and on-demand recharging. There is strong battery recharging at low power demand for maximum electric availability. four-cylinder engine and electric exhaust-gas turbocharger.

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UK study concludes cumulative global sales of EVs could reach 30M units by 2050, or 1.5% of projected global car parc; decisive global action required

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million units/year); the availability of subsidies and incentives; the availability of an extensive and expensive recharging infrastructure and adequate energy supplies; the future cost of oil; and the cost of meeting transport emissions legislation through means other than EV production. Can EVs truly contribute to grid balancing?

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MIT team reexamines rates of Li-ion cost decline

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The cost of the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used for phones, laptops, and cars has fallen significantly over the last three decades, and has been a major driver of the rapid growth of those technologies. Ziegler and Trancik.

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Audi presents plug-in hybrid TT offroad concept car at Beijing; wireless charging

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The exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head—the foundation for the high-performance thermal management system. The infrastructure side—a plate with a coil and an inverter (AC/AC converter)—is placed on the parking spot of the Audi TT offroad concept and connected to the power grid. ft) of torque.

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