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As EV Sales Stall, Plug-In Hybrids Get a Reboot

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The short-lived 2012 Fisker Karma took a similar approach. And unlike many PHEVs, whose performance suffers when they rely on battery juice alone, the Ramcharger doesnt skimp on power. None of these vehicles made much impact on the market. The system churns up a mighty 494 kW (663 horsepower) and 834 newton-meters of torque.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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A simple, clean, efficient EV that wont run out of juice because of its on-board gas generator. Hybrids are a proven winner, but a series-hybrid (range extended EV), such as the Volt takes things to a much higher level with existing and "mostly" affordable tech.

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