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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original

Baua Electric

The program will expand the company beyond its current business of electric van conversions to the burgeoning cottage industry of electrified classic cars—and, perhaps, to more contracts to supply its in-wheel motor tech. Protean in-wheel electric motor Protean has had a production in-wheel motor for more than a decade.

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Volkswagen to offer refreshed Tiguan with new plug-in hybrid powertrain in Europe

Green Car Congress

This makes the Tiguan the best-selling car in the Volkswagen brand and Group. This versatile vehicle is available for sale in 80% of countries in the world and is the most successful SUV on the market in Europe. In October 2019, Volkswagen added a plug-in hybrid drivetrain for the Chinese model.

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China announces new national standards for wireless EV charging; incorporating WiTricity technology

Green Car Congress

For the past four years, WiTricity has been actively involved in the Chinese EV wireless charging standardization process through its work with China Electric Power Research Institute (CEPRI), China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) and the CEC.

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Opinion: GM Shooting Itself in Foot By Killing Chevrolet Malibu

The Truth About Cars

On the other hand, Q1 sales for the car were down 13 percent year-over-year. Sure, the current Malibu is a bit behind the competition -- most car reviewers would place it behind the segment stalwarts from Honda and Toyota, and clearly most buyers have, too -- but it is still affordable and fuel efficient.

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Chevy Volt to become Buick Velite for sale in China: report (updated)

Green Car Reports

The current-generation Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid may acquire a new identity for the Chinese market. General Motors sold the first-generation Volt under different brands in various international markets. So far it hasn't continued that practice with the second-generation version, which went on sale in the U.S. DON'T MISS.

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BYD will be present at the 2022 Paris Motor Show

Push EVs

BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and power batteries, will attend the Paris Motor Show 2022 to showcase its latest passenger car product range and technologies to the European automotive audience. BYD will go the 2022 Paris Motor Show to announce that the EV revolution is coming to Europe.

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Pike Research forecasts China plug-in market to reach 152,000 units/year by 2017, falling short of government targets; BEVs to dominate

Green Car Congress

The Chinese government initially overestimated consumer demand for electric vehicles, and has made adjustments to its incentive policies. Combined with wider product availability, these subsidies helped total PEV/HEV sales reach approximately 9,000 units in 2011, with cars accounting for 62.7% BEV/PHEV cars that were.

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