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Review update: 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid is 38-mpg mainstream green

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The Honda CR-V Hybrid is a quiet giant in the grand shift that’s happening in the auto industry. It’s the.

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ISU study finds large potential for biobased materials in auto industry, but with challenges

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A study by researchers at Iowa State University has determined that the automotive industry has a very large potential to utilize biobased materials. However, they noted, there are also many challenges associated with the use of biobased parts in the auto industry. Cost to manufacture is one of the main considerations.

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Ford and Progress Energy partner to prepare Research Triangle area for EVs

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Progress Energy is one of 10 utilities that have partnered with Ford to test 20 plug-in hybrid Ford Escapes to obtain data on durability, reliability and safety of the new battery technology. This will include installing about 600 stations across the company’s territory in the Carolinas and Florida.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E April sales experience effects of ongoing chip shortage

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The ongoing chip shortage has adversely affected the auto industry, and Ford has acknowledged this. In April alone, Ford sold 3,365 F-150 PowerBoost Hybrid pickups and 3,695 electrified Ford Escape SUVs. Here's a pic from April 28 at the port. pic.twitter.com/fZV4BTbJ19.

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Dacia Spring takes the lead in France

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Full electrics saw stronger growth than plugin hybrids. Overall auto volumes were 111,939 units, some 9% higher YoY, but still well below pre-2020 seasonal norms. plugin hybrids (PHEVs). Outlook Auto industry data organization, AAA Data, summarized their take thus; “The year 2023 is off to a better start than 2022.

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Li-ion Manufacturer Boston-Power Names Former GM Senior Executive Bob Purcell to Board; Expansion Into Transportation With a Focus on PHEVs and BEVs

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In the transportation sector, Boston-Power is targeting its high-energy, long-life cells at plug-in hybrid and full battery electric vehicles. They’re already being well received by the auto industry and I’m confident they will be adopted for a range of vehicles by manufacturers around the world. Click to enlarge.

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Top 10 Green Cars revealed

Green Cars News

Green cars are definitely the in-thing in the auto industry and now consumer website kbb.com (part of the Kelley Blue Book) has named its Top 10 Green Cars for 2010. Now before you wonder where the likes of the Nissan LEAF and the Chevrolet Volt are on the list – they are not yet available and [.].