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Fifth-generation MINI Cooper Electric 3-door coming at two power levels

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Likewise fully electric, the vehicle was delivered to Canada. MINI was able to draw on development expertise within the BMW Group in order to achieve further improved driving dynamics in the new MINI Cooper Electric.

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UPS to deploy 35 ARRIVAL purpose-built lightweight electric delivery vans in London and Paris

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UPS has a long history with electric vehicles, having first introduced them into its fleet in the US in the 1930s, and reintroduced modern EVs in 2001. Currently, UPS has more than 300 electric vehicles deployed in Europe and the US, and nearly 700 hybrid electric vehicles. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Honda launching new Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan

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An electric servo braking system increases regeneration efficiency, while the fully electric compressor reduces engine load. First introduced in June 2001, the Fit series has passed the two million units sold milestone in Japan as of 30 April. The hybrid model features a 1.5L

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UPS-led SEUL consortium switches on smart-grid fleet charging solution in London; maxing out on EVs without expensive grid upgrades

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As a result of this project and the learning that comes with the related investments, UPS can now tailor the lowest cost approach building by building and determine how best to adopt and charge a fully electric fleet.

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VW reopens Transparent Factory as showcase for electric mobility and digitalization; rebuilding plant for electric and premium models

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The new exhibition is just the first step in an extensive rebuild of the Transparent Factory, which opened in 2001 specifically to manufacture the Phaeton. One of the exhibition highlights is a half-hour test drive with electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Volkswagen ceased production of the Phaeton in March.)

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Study finds rates of LDV fuel consumption in US peaked in 2004; indications of peak motorization

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2001 to 2006. -5%. Measures of motorization in the US. Peak year(s). Reduction in 2011 from the peak. Vehicles per person, per licensed driver, and per household. Distance driven. Distance driven per person, per licensed driver, per household, and per vehicle. Fuel consumed. 2003 to 2004. -13% 13% to -17%. —Sivak (2013). Resources.

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Study Highlights the Importance of Considering Climate Effects of Non-CO2 Emissions from Transport in Mitigation Strategies and Policies

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for the year 1995 (Olivier and Berdowski, 2001), and BC and OC emissions (which are not available in the EDGAR3.2 In the specific case of a PHEV fleet, the development of an adequate battery that would allow the widespread introduction of PHEVs or fully electric vehicles is yet to come.

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