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Volkswagen Group’s MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain; foundation for Golf GTE, A3 e-tron, and more

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The MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain serves both the A3 e-tron and the Golf GTE. The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., Example of an MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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Renault Group and Plug Power launch HYVIA joint venture; ecosystem of fuel cell LCVs, green hydrogen & refueling stations

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Renault Group and Plug Power launched their joint venture HYVIA, as outlined in the memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreement signed in January. The process, manufacturing and logistics teams will be based in Flins, as part of the Re-Factory project, and plan to begin the assembly of fuel cells and recharging stations by end of 2021.

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Thankful To Be Home — And ALIVE!

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So at 11:05 PM I parked my EV at Hermosa Beach City Hall, plugged it into the free charger and strolled over to the button-covered bench on the greenbelt. Artist sketch of “Hayduke” “You’re overrunning your headlights kid. Little snot-nosed wiseass I thought, but then he said “We’re not stupid.

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Enterprise Rent-a-Car to offer Chevrolet Volt

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along with a new charging station. As Enterprise Rent-A-Car continues to add EVs and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles throughout its network, more customers will have an opportunity to try the new technology for consideration of purchase, out of curiosity, or to choose an environmentally friendly car rental option.

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DAIHEN leverages WiTricity wireless charging technology for solar-powered mobility demo in Japan

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Partners since 2016, DAIHEN licensed WiTricity’s technology to commercialize wireless charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) and for automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) in factory and industrial settings. Wireless charging is essential to the future of mobility, whether that mobility happens on city streets or in factories.

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Toyota broadly outlines next-generation Prius; developing wireless inductive charging for the plug-in model; bullish on hydrogen

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The next-generation Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) is being developed in parallel with the standard Prius model. We have also heard from owners that they would like a more convenient charging operation. Ogiso re-emphasized the importance of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, which he said “ will be in our future for a long time ”.

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Pike Survey: 48% of US Consumers Interested in Purchasing a PHEV40

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According to a new survey from Pike Research, 48% of prospective US consumers would be “extremely” or “very” interested in purchasing a PHEV with a 40-mile range on a single charge (PHEV40), given electricity cost equivalent of $0.75 However, willingness to pay for such fast charging outlets was limited.

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