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Lux: micro-hybrids will provide the most economical path for automakers to meet 2025 fuel efficiency targets

Green Car Congress

While battery-electric vehicles, super-light carbon fiber composites, and hydrogen fuel cells will all be available, a new report from Lux Research has concluded that micro-hybrids will provide the most economical route—$1,700 additional average vehicle cost—to meet aggressive fuel efficiency targets in 2025: 54.5

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BYD launches $233K Yangwang U9 electric supercar that will smoke a Ferrari and can dance

Baua Electric

With an 800V system, the electric supercar can charge from 30% to 80% in 10 minutes. It also supports dual charging. It’s already leading EV imports in key markets like Japan and Thailand. Like the U8 SUV, the U9 includes premium features like tank turns. The Buggati Chiron starts at $3.3

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

Appendix E: PHEV and the Electrical Grid—fast charge v. slow charge. Every electric energy consumer, not just the relatively few electric-only vehicle owners, will be asked to pay for the expensive hardware for these high-power charging stations. Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles.

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