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Rivian links supply chain woes to ongoing Ukraine-Russian conflict

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We are currently operating in a period of economic uncertainty, capital markets disruption, and supply chain interruptions, which have been significantly impacted by geopolitical instability due to the ongoing military conflict between Russia and the Ukraine. The company mentioned risks in battery cell pricing and availability.

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Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

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XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept. At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. In February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year.

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Report: Mitsubishi, Peugeot to Extend Partnership to Plug-In Hybrids

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(MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroën Group will expand their EV partnership to develop plug-in hybrid vehicles. Mitsubishi Motors has been developing a plug-in hybrid sport utility vehicle for commercial release by 2013, while Peugeot Citroen is working to commercialize a diesel-engine hybrid. Earlier post.).

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Hyundai Motor Group to invest $87B over next 5 years; 44 electrified vehicles; new EV development system; hydrogen plans

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The Group’s electrified lineup, which consisted of 24 models in 2019, will be expanded to 44 models by 2025, including 13 hybrids, six plug-in hybrids, 23 battery electric vehicles and two fuel-cell electric vehicles. A new EV architecture development system will be introduced and applied to models slated for launch in 2024.

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Mitsubishi to unveil Outlander PHEV at 2012 Paris Motor Show

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will present the global debut of the new Outlander SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this month. Depending on driving conditions and remaining battery charge, the Plug-in Hybrid EV powertrain automatically selects the optimum drive mode: EV Drive Mode.

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China says it will ‘rein in’ the flood of EVs coming our way

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China last year overtook Japan as the world’s biggest car exporter ­– but most of those were ICE vehicles sold to Russia. Adding up sales for all so-called new energy vehicles, including battery-only vehicles and plug-in hybrids, BYD sold 3 million vehicles in 2023.

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EVs in France reach record market share

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December saw France’s plug-in electric vehicles grow to take 25.0% The bigger picture is that France remains under-supplied with BEVs, and the same is true across Europe as whole. Rarely do growth rates accurately reflect consumer preferences, since overall supplies remain limited. a year ago. plugins, comprising 9.8%

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