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MARCH 14, 2021

SEA Electric Holdings Pty Ltd. The net proceeds from the investment will allow SEA Electric to solidify its position in the electrification of commercial vehicles while funding its backlog and facilitating more pilot programs with operators. SEA Ford F-59 EV with SEA-Drive 120b. —Tony Fairweather.

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JANUARY 8, 2013

AVERE-France, the French hybrid and electric vehicle association, reports that sales of electric vehicles in France reached 5,663 units for cars (VP) and 3,651 units for commercial vehicles (LCV) in 2012, increasing 115% and 117%, respectively, against the 2011 results.

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France Plug-in 2012 Plug 354

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

YASA , a pioneer in ultra-high performance electric drive technology and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz, has appointed Jürgen Banken as its new CEO. YASA’s axial-flux electric motor technology offers the greatest efficiencies and highest power densities in class for the smallest size and weight.

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Mercedes Motor Motors Motoring 243

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MAY 31, 2022

TME) announced the expansion of their existing partnership with an agreement for a new large-size commercial van, including a battery electric version. Stellantis N.V. and Toyota Motor Europe N.V. The new vehicle marks the third body type under the agreement, completing a full LCV line-up, with compact-, mid- and now also a large-size LCV.

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APRIL 9, 2024

The 2024 Fiat 500e is a small electric three-door hatchback that looks remarkably similar to the previous Fiat 500, sold in the U.S. from the 2012 through 2019 model years. This one’s offered only as a battery-electric vehicle (hence the “e”), at least for the moment.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The number of electric vehicle miles traveled (eVMT) has been increasing each year since the introduction of the first mass market plug-in vehicles in late 2010. Beginning in 2014, annual all-electric vehicle eVMT has exceeded that of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in the US, reaching a new high of nearly 10 billion miles in 2020.

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Miles 2020 Light Electric Vehicles 243

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JUNE 4, 2012

The team of the University of Maryland is the winner of the 2012 Hydrogen Student Design Contest, announced on Sunday by the US Department of Energy at the Young Scientist Symposium of the World Hydrogen Energy Conference 2012 in Toronto, Canada. At the awards ceremony, the theme for the next Contest was announced as well.

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OCTOBER 31, 2013

Distance to 2012 target by individual manufacturer. Based on emission levels recorded in vehicle tests, car registration data analyzed by the European Environment Agency (EEA) in the report “CO 2 emissions performance of car manufacturers in 2012” shows that in 2012 all major car manufacturers met their targets for their fleet.

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JULY 6, 2022

The Renault Group inaugurated the new “ePT-160kW” electric motor production line at its plant in Cléon. Renault Group has invested €620 million since 2018 at the Cléon site to industrialize the group’s motors for 100% electric and hybrid vehicles.

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Motor Motors Motoring Production 259

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JULY 14, 2011

Daimler AG and Robert Bosch GmbH have signed agreements on the establishment of a 50:50 joint venture for electric motors. The new company, which is to be set up under the name EM-motive GmbH, will develop and produce innovative traction motors for electric vehicles. Sales to third parties will be carried out by Bosch.

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Motor Motors Motoring 2012 325

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JANUARY 4, 2021

BYD won an order to deliver another 406 battery-electric buses to the Colombian capital of Bogotá, coming shortly after a previous announcement on 17 December of the delivery of the 470 pure electric buses to the city. There are currently 483 electric buses in TRANSMILENIO S.A, Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 10, 2019

Although the Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric car may seem like a relic from another time, when the best chance of EVs succeeding cast them as super-utilitarian urban lightweights, the Japanese automaker still builds the i-MiEV, and it was discontinued for the U.S. Last week a new recall for the 2012-2017 i-MiEV, in U.S.

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MAY 19, 2014

in 2012 from 2011 to 459 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO 2 e). In 2012, the transportation sector was the largest source of emissions in California, accounting for approximately 37% of the total emissions. Per capita emissions in California have decreased by 12% from 2000 to 2012, in spite of the overall 11.4%

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2012 California Emissions Gas 231

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MARCH 22, 2023

Volvo Trucks and mining company Boliden are joining forces to implement electric truck transport in underground environments. The Swedish mining group Boliden is becoming one of the first in the world to start using battery-electric trucks for heavy underground transport starting 2023.

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Volvo Sweden Electric Electrical 284

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JUNE 23, 2011

Despite a strong influx of applications, EAA announced that the $60,000 Electric Flight Prize has been postponed until EAA AirVenture 2012 to allow viable candidates to complete Phase I flight certification according to Federal Aviation Administration regulations. —Tom Poberezny, EAA and AirVenture chairman.

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2012 2011 Electric Electrical 186

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JULY 15, 2022

RN22e melds the all-new IONIQ 6 ( earlier post ) and the company’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E?GMP), Having four piston monoblock calipers and a 400-mm hybrid disc allows RN22e to withstand the weight of its power electric (PE) system. N Vison 74 (left), RN22e (right). GMP), while setting a new standard in high-performance EVs.

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Hyundai Concept Hydrogen Electric 488

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FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Preliminary industry data reveals that year-end geothermal growth in 2012 was up 5% from the previous year, according to the Geothermal Energy Association ( GEA ). In 2012, seven new geothermal projects and additions came online in three different states. Projects and new additions that came online in 2012 include: John L.

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2012 California Energy Hawaii 303

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AUGUST 5, 2022

Founded in 2012 in Riverside, Missouri, Orange EV in 2015 was the country’s first manufacturer to deploy 100% electric Class 8 vehicles commercially. Orange EV trucks save companies money, are safer, 10x more reliable, and higher-rated by drivers and managers versus their diesel predecessors.

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Missouri Electric Electrical Canada 199

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APRIL 1, 2010

In an interview with The Nikkei, Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn said that the company is working to release its second electric vehicle—expected to be a compact commercial model—in 2012. Alliance partner Renault will introduce three electric vehicle models in 2011.

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AUGUST 30, 2012

Toronto's EV Fest 2012 is a place where the public, business owners, and fleet managers can come to learn about electric vehicles and green energy. 9 at Evergreen Brickworks, 10-5.

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2012 Fleet Green Electric Vehicles 190

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APRIL 5, 2013

US energy-related CO 2 emissions in 2012 were the lowest since 1994, at 5.3 The largest drop in emissions in 2012 came from coal, which is used almost exclusively for electricity generation. EIA will publish a full analysis of 2012 energy-related CO 2 emissions later this year. Duke study.

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Coal 2012 Emissions Energy 265

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NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Ford has opened reservations for the 2012 Focus Electric, with a starting price of $39,995, including $795 in destination charges but before state and federal incentives. Buyers can configure a Ford Focus Electric and place orders with a Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) dealer via a dedicated website. Portland, Ore.;

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2012 Ford San Diego San Francisco 218

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APRIL 23, 2013

For this analysis, hybrid vehicles were defined by the following classifications: Alt Power — Electric Car; Alt Power — Hybrid Car; Alt Power — Hybrid Truck. Other findings on hybrid vehicle financing: In 2012, 3.1% The lease/loan ratio in 2012 for hybrid vehicles was 21.4% since 2011, going from 2.2% in 2011 to 3.1%

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2012 Hybrid Market Financing 253

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AUGUST 7, 2012

UQM PowerPhase Pro 100 electric drive systems are powering a fleet of hydrogen fuel cell London taxicabs during the 2012 Olympic Games. The UQM PowerPhase Pro 100 electric motor provides power to the rear wheels of the vehicle. This fleet joins another previously announced UQM-powered vehicle at the London 2012 Summer Olympics.

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London 2012 Power Powered 231

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JUNE 5, 2014

A new report from Frost & Sullivan, “Strategic Analysis of Inductive Charging for Global Electric Vehicles (EV) Market,” finds forecasts the total market for inductive (wireless) charging will experience a compound annual growth rate of 126.6% from 2012 to 2020, with approximately 351,900 units likely to be sold.

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AUGUST 22, 2011

We’re a few months away from the official launch of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric -- and to answer all your questions about Ford’s first mass-produced all-electric car here’s our ultimate guide to the Ford Focus Electric.

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2012 Ford Electric Electrical 157

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OCTOBER 15, 2011

In March, the ACO and the FIA announced their partnership and the FIA World Endurance Championship to start in 2012. In 2012, Toyota will take part in several races of the FIA World Endurance Championship, including the Le Mans 24 Hours, with the LMP1 hybrid.

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Gasoline-Electric 2012 Toyota Gasoline 218

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Between 2012 and 2016, diesel accounted for half of the company’s global sales. But those days are over now as the company moves toward an all-electric future. Swedish automaker Volvo has rolled out its last diesel-powered vehicle, after a 45-year relationship with the powertrain and cranking out millions of oil-burning cars.

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JANUARY 3, 2013

car buyers took home about 17,500 plug-in electric cars in 2011. In 2012, about 53,000 electric cars were likely sold--essentially triple the prior year's number. Last year, the numbers got better. A lot better. Not bad, huh?

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Plug-in 2012 Plug Electric Cars 161

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DECEMBER 12, 2011

After what feels like forever, the 2012 Fisker Karma electric car is finally about to go on sale. Now, we've been able to slide behind the wheel of a new 2012 Fisker Karma EcoSport to bring you some quick first-drive impressions of the car's performance, ride, interior, and controls. Our ride.

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Karma Fisker 2012 Electric Cars 142

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Californian electric motorcycle firm Zero Motorcycles has just announced its 2012 range of all-electric motorcycles at the 2012 International Motorcycle Exhibition in Milan, Italy.

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Electric Motorcycles Motorcycles 2012 Range 121

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JULY 19, 2012

After an hour in a 2012 Tesla Model S all-electric sport sedan, one thing became clear: It's a viable car. The Model S gives Tesla Motors a shot at turning into a real car company.

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AUGUST 19, 2011

The 2012 Nissan Leaf is the second generation of Nissan’s all-electric family hatchback, following on from the highly popular 2011 Nissan Leaf. But one year on from the original Leaf's launch, what's different in the 2012 model? Here's our list of things we think you need to know about the revised 2012 Nissan Leaf.

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2012 Nissan Electric Cars 2011 152

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

The future of the Fisker Karma range-extended luxury electric sedan has been in the hands of new owner Wanxiang America for many months, with little known about its relaunch plans or timing.

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Karma Fisker 2012 Design 159

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AUGUST 7, 2023

The Philippines was thrust into using electric vehicles in the transportation sector primarily to cut pollution caused by the proliferation of two-stroke motorcycles. As early as 2012, the country had a mass transport electrification program sponsored by the Philippine government and the Asia Development Bank (ADB).

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OCTOBER 30, 2012

To prove it, he tests one of the hottest electric cars around in his latest video--the 2012 Tesla Model S. The comedian even counts a 1909 Baker Electric among his personal collection, as well as a Chevrolet Volt--as long as.

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2012 Electric Cars Tesla Gasoline-Electric 135

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JANUARY 16, 2013

Coda Automotive, the startup maker that builds the 2012 Coda Sedan electric car, is going through some very tough times. But it looks like one of its three dealers is trying to figure out the right price point for the all-electric compact sedan--which was originally priced at $38,145, including a destination charge of $895.

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2012 Price Electric Cars Dealers 121