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Comment on BYD investor event: 5th-gen DM hybrid tech, sales target, and more by AMortalDefiant

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As the economies of scale disappear for ICE, so too will they disappear for hybrids that depend on the existence of ICE. As a BYD investor, I'm upset to see them waste so much money on dead technologies like PHEVs/EREVs.

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Comment on BYD investor event: 5th-gen DM hybrid tech, sales target, and more by AMortalDefiant

CN EV Post

As the economies of scale disappear for ICE, so too will they disappear for hybrids that depend on the existence of ICE. As a BYD investor, I'm upset to see them waste so much money on dead technologies like PHEVs/EREVs.

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Kia unveils next-generation Niro; hybrid first, PHEV and BEV to follow

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The all-new Niro features a trio of state-of-the-art electrified powertrains, including hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric (BEV) options. Sales of the all-new Kia Niro HEV will commence in Korea this month, with sales in selected global markets due to follow later this year.

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Kia targeting annual sales of 1.2M BEVs by 2030; 14 BEV models by 2027 including two electric pickup trucks

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Kia Corporation described its roadmap to 2030 at the company’s 2022 CEO Investor Day virtual event. These core business aims include: Accelerating electrification and achieving annual sales of 1.2 Starting with an annual global sales goal of 3.15 million BEV sales in 2030. BEV line-up expanding to 14 BEV models in 2027.

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Honda begins sales of new Grace Hybrid in Japan; 4WD option

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has begun sales of the all-new Grace hybrid sedan at dealerships across Japan. The Grace is equipped with Honda’s Sport Hybrid i-DCD one-motor hybrid system that enables the driver to start in EV mode and realizes fuel economy of 34.4 Honda’s monthly sales target in Japan is 3,000 units. Hybrids Transmissions'

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo Experiencing the Bronco Sport in the Wild When Ford debuted the all-new Bronco Sport in 2021, it said it was “Built Wild.” The Bronco Sport has been a success with its first full year of 2022 seeing 99,547 sales, and through August 2023 it is running at a 23.6% sales increase compared to last year.

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Toyota Alabama sole producer of hybrid-electric twin-turbo V6 and twin-turbo V6 for new Tundra

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama (TMMAL) held an event to mark the first of Toyota’s latest engine products for the all-new 2022 Tundra ( earlier post ) to come off the production line. The all-new 2022 Tundra goes on sale later this year. The standard i-FORCE 3.5L twin-turbo produces up to 389 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque.

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