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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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We should have built more Nuclear power plants and created a nuclear waste recycling program. A simple, clean, efficient EV that wont run out of juice because of its on-board gas generator. Commendation, absolutely, but GM needs to make sure their company continues on to make sure that money doesnt just go to waste.

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