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DOE: US Light-duty electric vehicle miles traveled reached 13.7 billion miles in 2020

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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. Between 2015 and 2020, the eVMT of all plug-in electric vehicles more than quadrupled. Total US Light-Duty Annual eMVT, 2012-2020. Source: DOE.

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MAHEPA consortium marks latest flights of HY4 fuel cell hybrid electric aircraft

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The MAHEPA consortium announced that technology developed as part of the project has been successfully proven in flight on board the Hy4 fuel cell hybrid electric aircraft ( earlier post ). The sixth-generation of hydrogen propulsion has been completely revised from 2016 to 2020, according to aviation requirements.

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Pike Research forecasts accelerating hybrid locomotive sales from 2015-2020

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Hybrid electric locomotive sales will have an increasing presence in global rail markets between 2015 and 2020, according to a new report from Pike Research. During that period, hybrid locomotive sales will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.4% MWh of energy in 2020.

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Rolls-Royce introducing completely integrated MTU marine hybrid propulsion systems as of 2020

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As of 2020, Rolls-Royce will launch a range of completely integrated MTU hybrid ship propulsion systems onto the market. Rolls-Royce is planning to test a new MTU hybrid system incorporating Series 2000 engines in a yacht in 2019. The lower operating costs of hybrid propulsion systems are also of distinct benefit to operators.

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BMW introducing new X5 plug-in hybrid in Europe in 2019, US in 2020

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The BMW X5 xDrive40e, introduced in 2015, was the first plug-in hybrid production car from the BMW core brand. BMW will introduce a new X5 plug-in hybrid, the BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance, in Europe in 2019, to be followed by a US model in 2020. Earlier post.) Current specs refer to European models only.

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UK to invest $841M from 2015-2020 to boost ultra low emission vehicle industry

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The UK government announced plans to invest £500 million (US$841 million) between 2015 and 2020 to boost the ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV) industry and help drivers both afford and feel confident using electric cars. LowCVP 2014-2015 workplan. Electric (Battery) Emissions Hybrids Plug-ins Policy' billion (US$18.8

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IDTechEx: Market value for hybrid electric vehicles to peak at $792 billion in 2027

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In a new report—“ Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle Markets 2021-2041 ”—IDTechEx forecasts that market value for hybrid electric vehicles will peak at $792 billion in 2027. The European car market is expected to see a significant drop in sales for 2020 due to COVID-19 related shutdowns.

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