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Honda to add battery-electric, plug-in hybrid variants to Clarity platform; new 2017 Accord Hybrid

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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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Ford to make start-stop technology available on 70% of its N. America lineup by 2017

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Auto Start-Stop technology will be available on 70% of Ford’s North American vehicle lineup by 2017, the company said. l/100 km), the new Fiesta is the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid or diesel on the market. Ford Auto Start-Stop can increase fuel efficiency by up to 10% in city driving. Rated at 45 mpg EPA highway (5.2

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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The newly introduced 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid makes significant advancements over both the standard Cayenne and the preceding Cayenne S E-Hybrid ( earlier post ) it replaces, including more power, quicker acceleration, a faster top speed, and increased electric-only range. Earlier post.) Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7

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FAW’s luxury brand Hongqi to intro 15 BEVs by 2025; first one this year

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According to the new strategy, Hongqi plans to roll out 15 battery electric vehicles and two gasoline models by 2025 under L (Hongqi Limousines), S (Hongqi Sports Cars), H (Hongqi Full-size Sedans) and Q (Hongqi Recreation Vehicles) product series. Hongqi will launch its first battery EV this year.

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BMW unveils Gen7 5 Series; more efficient gasoline and diesel units; plug-in hybrid 530e in 2017

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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. The new 5 Series features TwinPower Turbo gasoline and diesel engines from the modular BMW EfficientDynamics family of power units. The BMW 530e PHEV will arrive in March 2017.

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Volvo Cars launches new S60 sports sedan; first Volvo car made in US; two PHEV models coming

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The combined car launch and factory opening reinforce Volvo Cars’ commitment to the US, an important market for the company and its new premium sports sedan. In 2017 Volvo Cars was the first global car maker to announce its strategy that from 2019 all new models will be electrified. The new S60 is the first Volvo car made in the US.

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EEA: Walking, cycling and public transport in cities remain greener mobility options than electric scooters or car ride-hailing

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The report finds that better F/L/O [first/last/one] mile connectivity in cities can significantly improve environment and health outcomes. A simple example would be a short trip by electric kick scooter. Greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping increased by 5% in 2 years (2015-2017). in 2017 to 8.1%