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GM’s Tesla charging shift, Volvo EX30, Lexus PHEV, cheaper Model 3 and Wrangler 4xe: The Week in Reverse

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Which new EVs combine all-wheel drive, 40 mpg or more, and cost less than $30,000? General Motors announced Thursday that GM vehicles will gain Tesla. And why did the electric Microbus take so long to get to the U.S.?

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California Air Resources Board approves sales of XL’s electrified Ford F-250

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In addition to hybrid electric F-250s, XL also offers hybrid electric (HEV) systems for Ford Transit vans, General Motors vans and cutaways, and Ford E-Series cutaways. XL introduced its plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) system for Ford F-150s last year, highlighting an MPG gain of 50% and CO 2 reduction of 33%.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. The report also noted that: Since alternative fuel vehicle production [CNG, PHEVs and EVs] has generally been less than 0.1% Since 1975, half of car production has consistently been within several mpg of each other. mpg, which is 0.5

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GM and PHEV Maker Bright Automotive Announce Strategic Relationship; GM Ventures Funding

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Bright Automotive, the developer of the purpose-built, plug-in hybrid IDEA ( earlier post ), and General Motors Co. GM has provided funding to the Indiana automaker, the first funding action by the newly formed General Motors Ventures LLC ( earlier post ). have agreed to pursue a strategic relationship.

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GM’s new RWD PHEV system for Cadillac CT6 designed for fun-to-drive high performance as well as efficiency; Volt on steroids

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We have a PHEV system that has incredible efficiency, but it is also one of the highest performing vehicles on the road with extraordinarily connected feel to it. The CT6 PHEV powertrain combines a 198 kW (266 hp) 2.0L The CT6 PHEV powertrain combines a 198 kW (266 hp) 2.0L GM designed and manufactures the two motors in the EVT.

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Tesla had lowest tailpipe CO2 emissions & highest fuel economy in 2021 EPA Auto Trends report finds

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General Motors and Ford followed Stellantis. Tesla was followed by a close grouping of Subaru, Kia, Hyundai, Nissan, and Honda. Also, for the model year of 2021, Stellantis had the highest new vehicle average CO2 emissions and lowest fuel economy of the large manufacturers. “Real-world fuel economy remained at a record high 25.4

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Third Phase of SDGE In-Use Study Shows PHEVs Excel on Fuel Economy and GHG Emissions Reductions Compared to Gasoline ICE and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles

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One of SDG&E’s converted PHEVs. When compared with the standard hybrid, the plug-in hybrid, at 68 mpg US (3.5 When compared with a conventional gasoline-fueled vehicle that averages 22 mpg US, the plug-in hybrid achieved a 68% reduction in tailpipe emissions and a 54% reduction in overall fuel costs. Click to enlarge.