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

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BMW demonstrated EREV tech beginning in 2013 with its pint-size i3 REx , which used a tiny motorcycle engine to generate electricity. 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. seconds.

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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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