Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2019

A study by a team of researchers from Germany and South Africa forsees the gradual replacement of lead-acid SLI (starter, lighting and ignition) batteries with Li-ion batteries over the next couple of years. That will see an uptake of more hybrid-, plug-in hybrids and BEVs in the EU. —Ferg et al. Ferg, F.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2015

The new Mercedes-Benz midsize pickup will initially be targeted at markets in Latin America, South Africa, Australia, and Europe, all of which are posting sustained growth in this segment. Mercedes-Benz is the first premium manufacturer to respond to this market shift by developing its own pickup.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 18, 2022

An all-new battery electric and plug-in hybrid ute benchmarked against the Rivian R1T will be one of the headline acts when China’s JAC Motors unleashes a comprehensive attack on the Australian market around mid-decade. JAC will roll out right-hand drive SUVs the same year, while passenger cars will follow after that. “The

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

For instance, searches for charging stations for BMW i models or vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive systems can be refined using criteria such as the charging method involved, membership in the ChargeNow network, and the accepted payment method(s). From October, Android-based smartphones will also be supported.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2010

At the Clean Energy Ministerial in Washington, DC, 19-20 July, ministers reaffirmed their commitment to previously-announced targets for the deployment of electric vehicles, which the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates will create global market momentum leading to at least 20 million electric vehicles on the road worldwide by 2020.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 10, 2014

A group of 10 Key Growth countries is expected to represent an increasingly significant share of the global energy market due to their rising populations and living standards. Click to enlarge. Outlook for Energy. The Outlook for Energy provides ExxonMobil’s long-term view of global energy demand and supply.

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Plug In Partners

JUNE 14, 2007

If a driver doesn't have access to a compressor station, they will be able to plug into the electrical grid and use the car's built-in compressor to refill the tank in about 4 hours. Nègre has signed deals to bring its design to 12 more countries, including Germany, Israel and South Africa. 18% Alternative fuel hybrid.

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