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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Both engines have 48-volt mild hybrid electrification that adds up-to an additional 21 hp and 184 lb.-ft. liter V6 and the assistance of the 48-volt mild hybrid moves the S500 zero-60 in 4.8 The S500 has an extensive standard list of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and a semi-autonomous driving system. inches long.

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The révolution is on: France has record year in EV sales

Baua Electric

In 2023, 26% of new cars sold in France were battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, a huge 47% jump from 2022. According to French auto industry group Plateforme automobile and reported by RFI , 26% of new cars sold in France were battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, amounting to 1,774,729 new cars.

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News: Top 10 “Engines” Now Mostly Electric

Clean Fleet Report

As they noted in announcing this year’s revolutionary list, this is “more about charting where the automotive powertrain world is going, not where it’s been.”. The list of powertrains (note we can’t say engines anymore) was fairly exhaustive—39 vehicles were evaluated with 18 of those electrified models. Ford F-150 Hybrid 3.5L

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The Impact of Gas Price Trends on Vehicle Choice

Clean Fleet Report

When it comes to choosing a new car, most people have a long list of factors to consider. Some manufacturers have responded by creating hybrid and electric versions of their SUV and truck models, which became increasingly popular as gas prices continue to rise. The Cost of Gas Has a Big Impact on Vehicle Choice.

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Personal: One in a Million

Clean Fleet Report

And I’m one those million since they’re counting plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) as well as full battery electrics. 379,125 plug-in hybrids (26%). In fact, it might not even be possible for the auto industry to produce that many EVs, although the rate of expansion is dizzying. California’s the First State to Hit One Million EVs.

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Ener1 Outlines Automotive Programs Underway for Li-ion Packs

Green Car Congress

As part of its report on fourth quarter and year-end 2008 results, Ener1 outlined its EnerDel unit’s customer programs underway for its lithium-ion battery technology in applications spanning hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and full electric vehicles. Overall, Ener1 reported 2008 revenues of $6.8

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Automotive Market Research Perspectives on Selling Green in a Try-to-Survive Market

Green Car Congress

” [Note: In the first quarter of this year takes rates have been averaging around 8-12% for the Camry, Civic and Escape hybrid versions.]. ” Where hybrids get it wrong. Miller of Synovate lays out how a consumer might view a hybrid: We’re going to charge you more for this technology.

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