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Volkswagen nearly doubles deliveries of all-electric vehicles in 2021 to 263K; all electrified vehicle sales at 369K

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The proportion of purely battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid vehicles nearly doubled to 7.5% Volkswagen recorded a significant increase in deliveries of electric vehicles particularly in the United States, China and Germany. approximately 41,500) and just under 18,000 units of the ID.6,

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Mitsubishi to debut eight xEVs in next five years: hybrids, plug-in hybrids, EVs

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to introduce eight hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery-powered (BEV) models by fiscal year 2015 in anticipation that demand for low-carbon, fuel-efficient automobiles will expand worldwide. by Jack Rosebro. Mitsubishi will introduce 8 xEVs by FY 2015. Click to enlarge.

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DLR and Wuppertal publish comprehensive global analysis of e-mobility technologies, outlook and lifecycle assessments

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They counted more than 500 electric passenger vehicles of all those types worldwide in the period from 2000 to 2013. A total of 87 new BEV and PHEV production cars were presented worldwide between 2006-2013. Number of series-production electric vehicles by OEM, 2000-2013. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

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The US Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2013) Reference case (the Early Release ), which highlights a growth in total US energy production that exceeds growth in total US energy consumption through 2040. The United States becomes a net exporter of natural gas earlier than estimated a year ago.

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How to drive an electric car in snowy weather?

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According to statistics, 17% of all car accidents in the United States occur in the winter. When the temperature drops below 40 degrees, your electric vehicle’s battery produces less current. Heat pumps use less power than conventional air conditioning systems, which makes them especially helpful over the winter.

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Penn State researchers developing methods to prolong operating life of valve regulated lead-acid batteries; electric locomotive as example

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A team of Penn State researchers is developing more cost-effective ways to prolong the life of valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries, such as those applied in Norfolk Southern Railway No. 999—the first all-electric, battery-powered locomotive in the United States. Earlier post.). 2012.08.013.

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Rechargeable membrane-less hydrogen bromine flow battery shows high power density

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kg -1 ) and abundance (243,000 metric tons produced per year in the United States alone) of bromine distinguishes it from many other battery chemistries. This system has the potential to have a key role in addressing the rapidly growing need for low-cost, large-scale energy storage and high- efficiency portable power systems.

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