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Ford to offer new 5-cylinder 3.2L diesel in Transit van in North America next year

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Also included is a water-cooled high-performance electric-controlled exhaust gas recirculation valve that is better able to withstand coolant pressure drops. It will be exported to Ford’s Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo, Mo., A pilot injection controls noise levels and a main injection is used for power generation.

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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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During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase. Connecticut Green Bank. Duke Energy.

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. If youre interested in converting your Prius, see the information at How To Get a Plug-In Hybrid. You can see a general overview of PHEVs at All About Plug-In Hybrids (that page needs an update!). Unless otherwise noted, all are Prius.

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The promise of wireless charging: smaller batteries, longer battery life, fewer charging stations

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There are many reasons (safety, reliability, liability) that a fleet operator might not want their drivers getting out of the vehicles to plug and unplug charging cables. Bob Kacergis: The transfer is a little bit better than a plug-based system. They don’t have to get out, register, plug in and unplug.