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Taycan review, Equinox EV deal, R1T top safety, 70-mile PHEVs: The Week in Reverse

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Nissan Surf-Out concept Within last week’s 2030 plan presented by Nissan, emphasizing more affordable EVs , the automaker said that it will pair with Mitsubishi for the joint development of a Nissan Frontier pickup replacement in EV and PHEV forms. Now, GM reportedly seeks a similar deal with CATL. 2024 Tesla Model Y.

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Toyota will invest $14.3B in development of a battery supply system and research and development by 2030

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Because Toyota can provide HEVs at a comparatively affordable price, in places where the use of renewable energy is to become widespread going forward, electrification using HEVs is among the effective ways of reducing CO 2 emissions, he said. For lithium-ion batteries for PHEVs and BEVs, Toyota is working to improve both cost and endurance.

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Ford Selects Johnson Controls-Saft for PHEV Battery Supplier in 2012; Adds 7 Utilities to PHEV Test Program

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Ford has into a partnership with Johnson Controls-Saft (JCS) to develop advanced lithium-ion battery system to power Ford’s first production plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) beginning in 2012. Ford’s current demonstration fleet of Escape plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) is using JCS Li-ion packs. Earlier post.).

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New Ricardo 48V electric motor aims to boost power and cut costs of hybrids; up to 50% increase in power density; ECOCHAMPS

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As part of its contribution to a recently completed major European research initiative to achieve more efficient and cost-effective hybrid powertrains for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles, Ricardo developed a new 48V e-motor offering up to a 50% increase in power density compared with current production machines.

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Borgward picks SAP, LG and Bosch as strategic partners in electric mobility; PHEVs and EVs

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Its first commercial vehicle, introduced in 1924, was the Blitzkarren (“Lightning Cart”). By the 1950s, Borgward had become the third largest automotive manufacturer in Germany, and pioneer of the affordable “premium” sedan. The Group’s line-up included small and medium-sized cars, as well as light and heavy duty commercial vehicles.

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It’s a buyers’ market! Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y dominate  rapidly growing used EV sales in Australia

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per cent) A healthy and growing pool of affordable used EVs is critical to their wider adoption in Australia. per cent while PHEVs grew by 8.9 Just 297 PHEVs were offered for sale in March 2024 with 147 sold. per cent) Tesla Model Y – 596 (7.9 per cent) MG ZS EV – 469 (6.2 per cent) Nissan Leaf – 359 (4.8 MG ZS EV Long Range.

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AECOM study finds EV adoption in Victoria can offer significant economic benefits by late 2020s; PHEVs initially lead uptake

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Such economic benefits could be realized earlier through effective policies which reduce first mover costs in the short term and promote rapid take-up once non-ICE vehicle price premiums reduce to levels that make them affordable to. travelled (high, medium and low), and vehicle type (passenger, light commercial, or taxi). Scenario 1.

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