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Motor vehicles and component parts sector employment in US grew by 3% from 2017 to 2018

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The Motor Vehicles and Component Parts sector employed 3% more people in 2018 than 2017. About 110,000 employees worked with hybrid electric vehicles, up 10% from 2017. Electric vehicle employees grew 21% and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle employees grew 31% from 2017 to 2018. Energy and Employment Report, 2019.

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Tips: 5 Best Car Maintenance Practices

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Whatever’s under the hood, regular maintenance will make it run better. Imagine getting more stable steering, reliable engine/motor starts and better tire traction. By staying on top of maintenance routines, you’ll prevent several mechanical issues. That’s why auto repair and maintenance practices should be a priority.

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Hyundai introduces next-gen heavy-duty truck at 2013 Seoul Motor Show; 7% improvement in fuel economy

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Hyundai Motor Company’s commercial division unveiled its new heavy duty truck Xcient at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show. In addition, the new model boasts enhanced durability resulting from improved components, including dump spring, twin clutch and air suspension, making the truck more economically efficient by lowering maintenance costs.

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XL Hybrids expanding product line-up with new plug-in hybrid system for pick-ups; product launch in Q4 2017

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XLP ship-thru deliveries to fleet customers will begin in the fourth quarter of 2017, said Clay Siegert, XL Hybrids’ co-founder and chief operating officer. SDG&E, as one example, signed a memorandum of understanding to purchase up to 110 of the plug-in electric hybrid truck systems between 2017 and 2020 to upgrade SDG&E’s fleet vehicles.

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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

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The TCO of a vehicle includes not just additional upfront costs, such as customized accessories, upgraded power systems to extend vehicle range, taxes, and other fees, but also longer-term operating costs, including fuel, maintenance, repairs, and insurance.

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DiDi partners with SoftBank in Japan for platform services for taxi industry, launches open new energy car-sharing platform

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In 2017, taxi drivers completed 1.1 The network of strategic partners includes 12 top automakers including BAIC BJEV, BYD, Chang’an Automobile Group, Chery Automobile Group, Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle, First Auto Works, Geely Auto, Hawtai Motor, JAC Motors, KIA Motors, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, and Zotye Auto.

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XL to launch plug-in hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup at NTEA Work Truck Show

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As with the PHEV F-150, which has been shown to provide up to a 50% MPG improvement and 33% CO 2 emissions reduction, the PHEV F-250 will include a driveshaft-mounted electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack that can be charged using standard level 2 and 1 chargers.

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