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Hybrids represented 52% of all Toyota Motor Europe sales in 2019; 63% in West Europe

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With sales of 1,002,216 vehicles, Toyota sold more than one million vehicles for the first time since 2008 delivering 4.5% The RAV4 PHEV—the new flagship vehicle for Toyota’s hybrid line-up—will sit at the pinnacle of the fifth-generation RAV4 range. growth on 2018.

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ITS-Davis study finds social influence a key element in transitioning to more sustainable transportation such as PHEVs

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Research from the Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California at Davis (ITS-Davis) suggests it will take more than a reasonable price and good information to get consumers to make more sustainable transportation choices, such as the purchase of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). societal attributes.

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FPL Group and Duke Energy Pledge 10-year, $600M+ Commitment to Transition Fleets to PHEVs and EVs

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Duke Energy and FPL Group will begin this transition in the coming years with the goal that 100% of all new fleet vehicles will be plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) by 2020. Lew Hay, FPL Group chairman and CEO. FPL Group, Inc.

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New EV electric car calendar

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Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards. No surprises there are promises of big performance for a PHEV due late in 2022 or early 2023.

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FEV, Inc. Partnering with EIG on Li-Ion Pack Development for Range-Extended Electric Vehicle Project

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In 2008, EIG opened the EIG America sales office in Santa Clara, California, and incorporated EIG America in March 2009 as a wholly owned subsidiary. kWh capacity matches the USABC short-term goal for a 10-mile equivalent electric range PHEV.) ( Earlier post.). Energy Innovation Group, Ltd. ( kWh useable energy. (A The Caliber ReEV.

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NEMA releases summary report on Advanced Batteries Café; focus on plug-in vehicles and stationary storage

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The focus of the meeting was on plug-in vehicle batteries (plug-in hybrids [PHEVs] and battery-electric vehicles [BEVs]) and batteries for large and small stationary energy storage applications. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has released a report by Energetics Inc.

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Toyota to launch its fuel cell vehicle in Japan before April 2015, priced around $68,700; reveals exterior

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Each of those types of electrified drive vehicles have roles to play, he added, with BEVs slotted into roles for short-distance commuting and fleet vehicles, PHEVS as next-generation vehicles with widespread and convenient use, and FCVs ultimately as the solution for medium- to long-distances and for heavier vehicles. —Mitsuhisa Kato.

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