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Geneva 2014: Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV

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Said to be a potential preview of a future version of the Outlander Sport, Mitsubishi's Concept XR-PHEV was one of a few hybrid concepts that they brought to Geneva, showcasing their approach to one of the latest major evolutions of hybrid-engine technology, the Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, or much more manageable PHEV for short. PHEV's combine an electric battery and motor with a more conventional petrol-powered engine, similar to tried and tested hybrids such as the Toyota Prius, but with the main difference that these generally have an electric range of about 30-ish miles and can be plugged in to charge the battery, thus providing an answer to those drivers who like the idea of electric vehicles and would be fine with the limited range 95% of the time, but who want an extended range on occasion for longer trips, which the petrol engine now provides. Of course, this means the negative of additional weight and cost in having effectively two drivetrains in one car, but it's another important step forward in the quest for sustainable transportation.
Image size
2714x1810px 2.19 MB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 550D
Shutter Speed
1/160 second
Aperture
F/4.0
Focal Length
25 mm
ISO Speed
200
Date Taken
Mar 14, 2014, 4:38:49 AM
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