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JULY 20, 2017

The BMW Group was the top seller of electric mobility in Germany the first half of 2017, with just under 5,000 units registered ; registrations are about 175% over the same period in 2016. In the first half of 2017 alone, around 2,100 customers opted for the compact, up 155% compared to the first half of 2016.

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APRIL 21, 2016

Honda announced that the upcoming Clarity Fuel Cell ( earlier post ) will be joined by two additional electrified variants, the Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, launching in the US in 2017. In addition to the Clarity series, a reengineered 2017 Accord Hybrid will go on-sale this spring. Earlier post.). Accord Hybrid.

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MAY 6, 2014

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) Chrysler Brand will launch two plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) over the next several years, said Al Gardner, President and CEO of the Chrysler Brand, during the FCA Investor Day presentations at Auburn Hills, Mi. FCA will launch a PHEV minivan in 2016 to comply with ZEV requirements. —Bob Lee.

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MAY 27, 2016

Ford’s 2017 Fusion Energi—incorporating enhancements announced earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show ( earlier post )—can travel 610 miles (982 km) on a full tank of gas and battery charge according to EPA estimates to be posted to fueleconomy.gov—the highest combined range of any plug-in hybrid sold in the US.

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JANUARY 8, 2018

From January to December 2017, registrations of electric and plug-in hybrid cars in the UK reached 46,522 units, up 27% from 2016, according to figures released by Go Ultra Low. Meanwhile, the South West and Scotland grew the fastest, boosting plug-in uptake by 140% and 70% respectively against the previous year.

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APRIL 25, 2018

Efforts to improve the fuel efficiency of new cars sold in the European Union (EU) stalled in 2017 compared to 2016, according to provisional data published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA). While past years have seen steady declines, new passenger cars registered in 2017 emitted on average 0.4 Source: EEA.

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AUGUST 27, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports, we delve into some renderings of possible styling for the 2017 Nissan Leaf electric car, give you all of the details on the 2016 Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid, and report on a startup''s claims of a breakthrough in battery design. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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JANUARY 11, 2016

Ford has upgraded the software in its new 2017 Fusion Hybrid and Energi (plug-in hybrid) models to deliver a “more refined and engaging drive for customers,” the company announced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The 2016 Fusion Energi features a 7.6 and 15.6%, respectively, from calendar year 2014.

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JANUARY 29, 2018

million units in 2017, representing just 43.7% million registrations in 2017, 19.5% higher than in 2016. million registrations in 2017, 19.5% higher than in 2016. AFVs—including hybrid, electric and plug-in vehicles—accounted for 4.8% Overall, new registrations in Europe in 2017 totalled 15.57

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JANUARY 4, 2018

Sales of BMW Group electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles increased 31.2% in 2017 to 21,208 units, accounting for 6.0% MINI offers the MINI Countryman plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle. MINI offers the MINI Countryman plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle. Overall for 2017, BMW brand sales were down 2.4%

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APRIL 9, 2019

All but three European car manufacturers met their specific emission targets in 2017, based on current European vehicle test rules. Nevertheless, average carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars sold in the European Union in 2017 rose by 0.4g g CO 2 /km in 2017 to 118.5 g CO 2 /km from 2016. in 2016 to 1.5%

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JUNE 7, 2017

With more than 750,000 units sold over the year, the number of electric vehicles in the global parc—primarily Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)—surpassed 2 million units in 2016, following a year of strong growth in 2015, according to the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook 2017.

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JUNE 24, 2016

German automaker Borgward received Plus X Awards for its BX7 plug-in hybrid series SUV in the categories of Design, High Quality, Ergonomics, and Functionality. The BX7 was also issued a seal of quality as SUV of the Year 2016/2017. The Plus X Award for innovation was presented for the 13 th time in 2016.

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MARCH 8, 2017

At the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, Kia Motors unveiled four new models. Advanced powertrain technology features in two other new Kia models on show for the first time—Niro Plug-in Hybrid crossover and Optima Sportswagon Plug-in Hybrid. Earlier post.) liter GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine with an 8.9

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 26, 2015

Mitsubishi has confirmed that the long-anticipated Outlander Plug-In Hybrid utility vehicle will arrive for the 2017 model year, in Spring 2016. It’s hardly been a smooth trip to market for the Outlander Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV). introduction.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 29, 2015

Today, we drive the 107-mile 2016 Nissan Leaf electric car, the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid U.S. launch is delayed, and California runs out of carpool-lane "green stickers" for plug-in hybrids. California runs out of carpool-lane "green stickers" for plug-in hybrids. Environmental groups respond.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 8, 2018

Plug-in electric vehicles topped 1 percent of Canadian new-car sales in the second half of 2017, but will fall just short of that milestone for the full year. percent market share of 2016. Plug-in electric vehicles now represent about. They’ll probably end around 0.95

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JANUARY 30, 2018

FCA US LLC announced an agreement to supply “thousands” of Chrysler Pacifica plug-in Hybrid minivans ( earlier post ) to Waymo to support the launch of its driverless ride-hailing service. FCA previously delivered 100 Pacifica Hybrid minivans, adapted for self-driving, to Waymo during the second half of 2016 and an additional 500 in 2017.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2017

At the SAE 2017 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium last week, an overview of the plans for testing to validate power levels up to WPT 3, (11kW) for SAE J2954TM were shown along with a preview of the technology to be standardized in the upcoming Recommended Practice. 7.7kW) in 2016. 7.7kW) in 2016. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 25, 2016

Volkswagen unveiled the T-Prime Concept GTE all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid in a world premiere at Auto China 2016 in Beijing. The concept car is powered by a 375 hp plug-in hybrid drive, incorporating an electric motor, turbocharged gas engine, and battery, which can charge externally or during the drive. inches long.

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JUNE 12, 2017

Honda announced an introductory lease price of $269 a month for 36 months (plus tax) for the 2017 Honda Clarity Electric sedan ( earlier post ), which is coming to select dealerships in California and Oregon August 2017. The lease terms include an attractive allowance of 20,000 miles per year and 24/7 roadside assistance.

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MARCH 29, 2016

At the 2016 New York Auto Show, Toyota added another variant to its lineup of fourth-generation Prius hybrids. The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is a replacement for the previous-generation Prius Plug-In Hybrid. The new car uses essentially the same powertrain as the current Prius, but with an 8.8-kilowatt-hour

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OCTOBER 13, 2016

BMW has unveiled the seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, which will go on-sale in markets around the world in February 2017. In March 2017, a BMW 5 Series Sedan with plug-in hybrid drive system—the BMW 530e iPerformance—will join the line-up, offering extremely low CO 2 emissions of just 46 g/km (2.0

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Cuomo announced that the state has seen a 74% increase in electric car sales over the same time period last year, resulting from the Drive Clean Rebate initiative launched on 21 March 2017. The Drive Clean Rebate provides New York residents with a rebate of up to $2,000 for the purchase of a new plug-in car from participating dealers.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 19, 2015

Today, Tesla criticizes attempts to soften California's zero-emission vehicle mandate, we talk 2016 BMW X5 xDrive 40e plug-in hybrid pricing and other details, and the 2017 Infiniti Q30 compact is confirmed for the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 13, 2017

BMW is off to a strong start in meeting its ambitious plug-in car sales goals for 2017. In the first two months of 2017, it doubled combined sales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids over the same period in 2016. DON'T MISS: BMW 740e, X5 xDrive 40e: where do low-range plug-in hybrids fit in?

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Plug-in BMW Plug Sale 103

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JANUARY 6, 2017

General Motors and its joint ventures delivered a record 3,870,587 vehicles in China in 2016, which was an increase of 7.1% For comparison, GM brands reported retail sales in the US of 2,446,582 vehicles for CY 2016. Chevrolet deliveries, after a rebound starting in the third quarter, reached 525,273 units in 2016.

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2016 GM China Sale 186

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

In the US, Volkswagen’s updated 2017 e-Golf now carries an an EPA-estimated range of 125 miles—a 50% increase over the previous model year. The 2017 e-Golf goes on sale in the US later this spring, with pricing yet to be announced. The electric motor on the 2017 e-Golf has been upgraded as well. kWh, up from from 24.2

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APRIL 6, 2017

The Chevy Volt likely continued its winning ways atop the Canadian plug-in electric vehicle sales charts in March. Its 377 sales give it a comfortable margin over the Tesla Model S's high mark of 325, set in March 2016 before the Model X became available.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

As we get further into the 2017 model year, manufacturers are becoming more eager to eliminate leftover inventory of 2016 models, creating some good opportunities for bargain-hunting car shoppers. As always, our list spans hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric cars, and fuel-efficient.

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JANUARY 4, 2017

As sales results trickle in from automakers throughout the day, industry analysts will be waiting to see whether enough buyers signed on the line to make 2016 a new record sales year. Among cars with plugs, however, the trend was clearly up—and December saw the first sales of the long-awaited 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV, the 238-mile.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Canada’s Environment Minister Peter Kent, announced proposed regulations to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of passenger automobiles and light trucks for model years 2017 to 2025. For model years 2017 to 2025, cars will be required to achieve, on average, 5% annual reductions in GHG emissions.

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JANUARY 16, 2017

Half of the models to be introduced in 2017 under the Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Baojun and Wuling brands will be SUVs or MPVs. The products are expected to build on GM’s 2016 sales record of 3.87 The company introduced the Buick LaCrosse Hybrid, Chevrolet Malibu XL Hybrid and Cadillac CT6 Plug-In in 2016.

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MARCH 9, 2017

More than a year ago, we spent a weekend with a 2016 BMW X5 xDrive 40e luxury plug-in hybrid SUV. Now our colleague Kirk Bell has driven a 2017 BMW 740e plug-in hybrid luxury sedan that uses the same powertrain. DON'T MISS: 2017 BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance.

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MARCH 24, 2016

We continue our 2016 New York Auto Show coverage with the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid and more details on the Toyota Prius Prime plug-in, as well as a look at Tesla's planned expansion of its Supercharger DC fast-charging network. We have live photos and more details on the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq.

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JANUARY 26, 2018

ZEV technologies include hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), which include both pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). When plug-in hybrids are added, that brings the total to 337,483 units. Earlier post.) million ZEVs by 2025.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Today, we drive the 2016 Toyota Prius hybrid, Honda discusses its 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell and upcoming plug-in hybrid, and a new report claims the Tesla Model 3 electric car will be among the most aerodynamic vehicles in production. The 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell will go on sale in California in late 2016.

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