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Porsche Casts Doubt Upon Combustion Ban Timeline

The Truth About Cars

This is also true of the industry itself, which often makes bold promises designed to appease a subset of the public only to repeatedly move the target date back a few years.& While we’re constantly hearing about tightening emissions regulations , the relevant timelines issued by government actors are rarely adhered to.

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV: 42 mile EV range/600 total miles! A smash hit!

Current EV

Its 42-mile EV range, its 600-mile total range and relatively low price tag have made the PHEV an instant smash hit. The obvious next step after creating a popular RAV4 PHEV would be stepping up to an all-electric version. With the industry in full swing now to pure electrics, that outlook has changed. Demand is intense.

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Study Finds EVs Economically and Financially Viable in New South Wales, Australia Market Today

Green Car Congress

The total cost of ownership includes the vehicle price, annual fuel and maintenance costs and insurance. Lifecycle Considerations : The lifecycle of batteries and associated electric-drive components will clearly be a determining factor for the overall sustainability of the plug-in vehicle industry. Source: AECOM. Click to enlarge.

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DOE to Award Up to $27M in Phase III Small Business Awards; Algae Processing, Fuel Cells, Improved Materials for Motors, Synthetic Fuels Among Areas of Interest

Green Car Congress

Specifically, low cost and energy-efficient processes are sought that can be demonstrated and validated under field conditions to meet needs of the nascent algal biomass industry. High-temperature, high-strength, lower-cost permanent magnets (PMs) are needed for traction motors for HEVs and PHEVs. Industrial Technology.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

Current EV

The EV sector includes HEVs (Hybrid Electric Vehicles), PHEVs (Plug-In Electric Vehicles), and BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles). On the more practical side, 1 in 4 EV drivers are looking for other maintenance services being provided onsite (26%). 5 Other vehicle maintenance services (26%) EVs Reduce Green Guilt – In More Ways Than One.

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Major study concludes achieving EU 2050 transport decarbonization goals will require portfolio of advanced powertrains; fuel cells, battery-electric and plug-in hybrids

Green Car Congress

The study focused on a portfolio of powertrains: BEVs, FCEVs, PHEVs and ICEs, taking into account significant advances in ICE technology between now and 2020. Industrial gas companies : Air Liquide, Air Products, The Linde Group. Industrial gas companies : Air Liquide, Air Products, The Linde Group. Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury AWD

Clean Fleet Report

We had to remind ourselves we were driving a four-cylinder premium sports sedan with a starting price tag under $34,000. This is one area where GM is the industry leader, and after the initial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing. Road Test: 2016 Audi A3 E-tron PHEV. Your numbers may differ. Cruising Comfort.