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New BMW X1 xDrive25Le PHEV boosts electric range 83% to 110 km; new NCM battery technology

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The compact Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) developed exclusively for the Chinese automotive market with extended wheelbase and plug-in drive now achieves an electrically powered range of up to 110 kilometers (68 miles) due to its new battery technology. The plug-in hybrid system of the new BMW X1 xDrive25Le comprises a 1.5-liter

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100 MPG, Hand-Built, Gasoline-Powered Aptera Set For U.S?

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We were skeptical when a Chinese.' Its project, the Aptera 2e, promised to be one of the most efficient vehicles on the road, but the company suffered the usual startup automaker pitfalls and disappeared with a bang.

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Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

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Considering that residents from different size cities always perform different travel patterns such as travel frequency, travel mode, and travel distance, hence, the Chinese cities are first classified according to the population size, and then the passenger traffic volume of each travel mode is predicted by city. (2)

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Volvo Cars introducing S60 plug-in hybrid concept at Beijing show; production version in early 2015

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In the S60L, however, the diesel engine of the V60 has been replaced with a new, two-liter, four-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engine from Volvo Cars’ new Drive-E engine family ( earlier post ). l/100 km (118 mpg US). Earlier post.) The engine produces 238 hp (177 kW) and 350 N·m (258 lb-ft) of torque.

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ICCT provides policy update on proposed China Phase 4 fuel economy regulations

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The proposal was published on 21 January 2014 by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). 100km (34 mpg US) in 2015. 100km (34 mpg US) in 2015. 100km (84 mpg US) will be counted as 3 vehicles in 2016–2017, 2.5 This works out to an overall reduction of about 28%—6.2% Source: ICCT.

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Opinion: Why Buffett Bet A Billion On Solar: Miles Per Acre Per Year

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During the late innings of the ICE-age (as in the Internal Combustion Engine age) it has become clear that feeding gasoline and diesel to the next billion new cars is not going to be easy, or cheap. By contrast, at 25 miles per $3 gallon of gasoline, those miles cost 12 cents each. New cars in 2015 get 25 mpg.)

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BYD’s “5-4-2” performance standard for New Energy Vehicles; 3 models over 3 years

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2” stands for the maximum liters of gasoline maximum that will be consumed for 100 km traveled in a BYD car—i.e., l/100 km, or 118 mpg US. Qin has become the top selling New Energy Vehicle in China with sales just under 2,000 units per month now, despite being launched in only two Chinese city markets (Tianjin and Shanghai).

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