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[Tech-On! : tech news - straight from Asia.] [TMS] Mitsubishi Plug-in Hybrid Supplies Electricity to Home ...: Mitsubishi Motors Corp exhibited the PX-MiEV plug-in hybrid concept car that can provide electricity to a house at Tokyo Motor Show 2009, which opens to the public from Oct 24 through Nov 4, 2009. With the concept of "V2H (vehicle to home), " the vehicle can supply 100V electricity stored in its on-board lithium-ion batteries to electric appliances in a house.

[NEWSOXY] Plug In Hybrid Cars | Hybrid Vehicles | Plug-in Cars at NewsOXY: Most plug-in hybrids can travel anywhere between 40 to 50 miles on a single battery charge. This is an impressive revelation, that a battery powered automobile can already achieve those distances.

[Earth2Tech] Ford Aims to Connect Its Plug-In Cars with Smart Meters by 2015: EPRI is partnering with Ford, as well as the Department of Energy on the vehicle-to-grid trial, which is set to include 21 plug-in hybrid Ford Escape demo vehicles and run for three years. Several plug-in models are in the pipeline to come out before the demo is completed, including an all-electric commercial van called the Transit Connect next year, the Focus compact electric car in 2011 (pictured in the gallery, below) and a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in 2012.

[DIY HOME ENERGY] Are plug in hybrid vehicles planning to include a solar panel for ...: The solar modules are rated at 200-300 watts, and this power is utilized to charge a supplemental battery. With the solar roof, the Toyota Prius can operate up to 20 miles per day in electric mode

[PR Hub] Global market review of hybrids and electric drive vehicles forecasts: IRVINE, California - - With Photo- Stylish plug-in hybrid sedan cleaner, more efficient than today's bestThe Fisker Karma plug-in hybrid electric vehicle will emit just 83g CO2/km and have an economy rating of 3.5L/100km, according to SAE methodology measuring emissions for plug-in hybrids. (Photo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090908/LA71461 )(Logo: www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070905/LAW009LOGO )Making its German debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week, the four-door Karma will be one of the cleanest, most fuel-efficient cars in the world, but will still offer world-class style and performance.

[Gizmodo Australia] Toyota Unveils The Prius Plug-In Hybrid | Gizmodo Australia: While most of the cars on show at the Tokyo Motor Show are high performance cars (this will change when it opens to the public soon), Toyota still chose to show off its Plug-In Hybrid Prius. While it’s not completely electric it’s certainly another step in the right direction in terms of moving towards full electric vehicles.

[Webcastr - What's Hot] All-electric Cars Take on Hybrids at Japan Auto Show - webcastr.com: In the month of June, Japanese sales of Toyota's 2010 Prius Hybrid vehicle have more than... more

[HybridCars.com] Key to Hybrid Minivans: Getting Small | Hybrid Cars: The Chevy Orlando will be built on the same platform as the upcoming Chevy Cruze and Chevy Volt. GM’s Bob Lutz fueled speculation that the Orlando could one day be offered as family-friendly plug-in hybrid when he said, “We are actually studying the adaptation of Volt technology to the upcoming Orlando."

[4EVRiders.org - News, Forum, and Blog on Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles] 4EVRiders.org - News, Forum, and Blog on Electric and Plug-in ...: Cheaper batteries are pivotal for the electric-vehicle industry, and a $30,000 price is more likely to gain widespread acceptance, said James Bell, market analyst for Irvine, California-based Kelley Blue Book, which tracks vehicle prices. Conventional new autos now average $26,000.

[All Cars Electric] Test Drive: Volvo V70 Plug-In Diesel Hybrid Wagon - All Cars Electric: The vehicle can accelerate to 62 mph in 8.9 seconds under diesel power and 15 seconds under electric power.As with all Volvo's, safety is a primary concern.  The battery is fully enclosed within a steel cage that should protect it from any impact.  The benefits of 4 wheel drive also provide additional traction which can enhance safety.According to the review, the V70 plug-in starts up in virtual silence after undergoing a quick systems check.  The vehicle will slowly creep forward if placed in drive, a feature that Volvo installed so the electric drive performed as traditional vehicles do.  The creep feature doesn't waste electricity as it is only used when the driver releases his foot from the brake pedal.Popular Mechanic's Andrew English referred to the Volvo's driving characteristics as follows, "The whirring estate fair races away from the standstill, a characteristic of electric-powered cars, which provide maximum torque at zero motor revolutions. The rear-mounted motor is very quiet and provides easy 50-mph cruising and wafting acceleration that is perfect for commuting, if not the interstate dash, where the diesel engine will start and can occasionally be boosted with the electric drive for high-power overtaking moments.

[Car Blog] Aluminum use in electric vehicles will reduce high cost of battery ...: The purpose of the Ricardo study was to evaluate the impact of vehicle weight reductions on electric vehicle performance, range and battery size. The majority of the vehicle simulations were done using the FTP75 drive cycle with a few highway drive cycles.

[Overseas Pakistani Friends] Electric cars take on hybrids at Tokyo show | Overseas Pakistani ...: Foreign makers are almost entirely absent at this year’s show, now dominated by the Japanese makers, which are pinning their hopes on growing interest in fuel-efficient automobiles to rescue them from a brutal industry slump.

[Auto Monster Cars Blog] There will be enough power to serve electric cars at Auto Monster ...: Convincing Americans of the benefits of plugging in will be a big part of the utilities-automakers efforts, announced at a plug-in conference in Detroit. They will also try to convince consumers to charge up an electric vehicle’s batteries at night when power is cheaper and easily available.

[Wheels] Tokyo Show as Wacky and Whimsical as Ever - Wheels Blog - NYTimes.com: For the environmentally conscious, Honda introduced its two-seat CR-Z hybrid gas-electric sports car, Toyota showed a plug-in version of its Prius and a Prius-like hybrid sedan called the SAI that is for the Japanese market. Nissan showed its Leaf electric car, which goes on sale next year, and what will be the Infiniti division’s first hybrid, a version of the M sedan.

[Everydaymoney.ca is a daily business blog published by MSN Money] Everydaymoney.ca is a daily business blog published by MSN Money ...: Even if the world were somehow instantly able to convert to hybrid cars, the fuel savings would amount to one year of consumption for the US. With the growing economies in the Third World, fuel consumption would be right back to current levels within three years.

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