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DLR and Wuppertal publish comprehensive global analysis of e-mobility technologies, outlook and lifecycle assessments

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The study, which ran from October 2011 – September 2014, comprehensively charts current progress in technology; identifies trends; analyzes lifecycle assessments for a variety of vehicle concepts; and assess material intensities. Here, Japanese companies in particular are driving technological development. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota keeps world’s top-selling automaker crown in 2023, sells 1.12 crore cars

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While Toyota’s scepticism towards EVs is well known, its emphasis on hybrid and other greener and cleaner powertrain technology has been proven. In comparison, the world’s top-selling carmaker Toyota sold 104,018 units of battery-powered electric vehicles. BYD claims to have sold about 30.2

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Volkswagen Group Research and KUKA partner to develop robot-supported services for autonomous and electric vehicles

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Aside from the technological fundamentals, plans are being laid for the development of other concepts for innovative applications in the new strategic partnership. These will be all-electric battery-powered vehicles. The robot takes care of connecting up the charging cable for the driver. Click to enlarge.

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Yamaha introduces the NEO and E01 electric scooters in India

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Yamaha is coming up with a range of 68 km due to two interchangeable battery packs on the bike scooter (50.4 Ah Li-ion batteries). Additionally, the scooter is equipped with several high-end technologies such as smart key integration and a completely digital LCD instrument console that is compatible with smartphones.

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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China has made progress with automotive energy-saving technologies over the past 10 years through implementing passenger car fuel consumption limits and the use of fiscal policy to encourage the purchase of small cars, the government statement noted. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.

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VW Chief Executive Says Company Will Introduce EVs Based on the Up! New Small Family in 2013; Cautions Against Electro-Hype

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Winterkorn made the remarks during a presentation at the 17 th Handelsblatt-Jahrestagung in Munich on 3 July, during which he outlined VW’s approach to future mobility in the current context of the economic crisis, pessimism about the industry and technology potential. We have a huge technological potential, despite the crisis.

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Green Hydrogen Cars: How They are Different?

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Fuel cells, like stem cells in medical science, are a new technology in the automobile industry. Unlike battery-powered electric vehicles, FCEVs can go over 500 kilometers on a full tank of hydrogen and can be refueled in 2-3 minutes, exactly like regular petrol/diesel cars. What exactly is an FCEV?