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BMW unveils production i8 plug-in hybrid; 94 mpg; on sale in US in 2014 priced from $135,925

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BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The i8—the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from the BMW Group—will have a manufacturer’s suggest retail price of $135,925 (including destination and handling) when it arrives in US showrooms in spring of 2014.

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General Motors Kicks Off National Electric Vehicle Training Tour For First Responders

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cutter to remove the roof off of a pre-production Chevrolet Volt. Using a pre-production example of the Chevrolet Volt as a teaching tool, General Motors launched a nationwide electric vehicle training tour and outreach project for emergency personnel this week at the 2010 Fire-Rescue International Conference in Chicago.

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Audi aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% over the vehicle lifecycle by 2025

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The brand is also continuing to develop conventional engines with a focus on universal mild hybridization and the 48-volt electrical system. Plug-in hybrids are also an essential element of the electrification initiative. Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 2.4 – 2.1 97.9 - 111.9 Combined CO 2 emissions in g/km: 53 – 46.).

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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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In addition, Volkswagen brought a pair of the hydrogen Passats to the Los Angeles Auto Show for test drives (and Audi brought a pair of its A7 Sportback h-tron hydrogen fuel cell plug-in hybrids for drives, as well.). The 12-volt battery is also mounted at the rear. Passat HyMotion in LA. Click to enlarge. The drivetrain and MQB.

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South Australia Gets Its First PHEV Prius Conversion

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The Motor Trade Association of South Australia has procured a Toyota Prius which has been upfitted with an aftermarket plug-in conversion, as part of its plans to develop hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle training resources for automotive repair technicians throughout the state of South Australia.

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Why One LEAF-Driving Cop Can't Drive Straight Home After Work Anymore

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But now they are back on the fence, holding off on getting a plug-in car. For six months Bill was allowed to plug in at the station house, and his LEAF became very “cash positive.” A standard 120-volt outlet - Level 1 in EVspeak. Friday November 22, 2013 Today I met a San Francisco cop. I''ll call him Officer Bill.

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IEEE Tech Talk: Times They are a'Changin'

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An astounding 450 people attended Sunday's plug-in hybrid workshop. Still no plug-in hybrids or electric cars in showrooms, but things are looking up. A member of congress, for the first time, spoke from the floor about promoting electric vehicles through federal legislation. Five major automakers have expensive displays.

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