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GKN has produced more than 300,000 eAxles; affordable eAWD

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GKN introduced the eAxle technology in 2002, acquiring systems integration and production experience to transfer the technology from niche vehicles to high-volume mass-market applications. Automakers typically use GKN eAxles on the rear axle of front wheel drive platforms to offer an efficient, dynamic and affordable hybrid eAWD model.

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UK sells its millionth electric car, fleet market drives BEV demand | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

year on year, taking the overall total since 2002 to 1,001,677 – testament to the commitment of manufacturers to deliver ever-increasing numbers of zero emission models. Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) recorded volume growth of 31.1% for the month, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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Dassaults SVE to Combine with and Dow Kokam in Li-ion Battery Partnership for EVs

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The battery system capabilities of Dassault align perfectly with Dow Kokam’s integrated strategy to bring high performance, affordable, and innovative Li-ion cells and advanced battery technology to the hybrid and electric vehicle markets. The Cleanova “Plug and Play” approach is intended to facilitate a rapid integration in any vehicle.

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GKN Automotive launches new strategy to make electric propulsion more affordable

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The leading supplier of all-wheel drive and electric driveline technology and systems is standardizing a range of intelligent highly integrated “3-in-1” P4 electric drive systems for pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, in a move to decrease cost and increase efficiency. Source: GKN.

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Electrified Blondes in Convertibles For Everyone!

Creative Greenius

I have seen the future my friends and it looks exactly like a 76 degree January day filled with beautiful people driving gorgeous plug-in hybrid and plug-in electric cars. The Plug-Ins are coming and you should wait till they get here before buying your next new car. Few have done more for the Plug-In Car movement.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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In a pre-response to that speech, having successfully advocated for plug-in hybrids like the forthcoming Chevy Volt, we propose that the President follow that speech up with a “realistic and conservative” roadmap to halve our oil use in 10 years. We’re now in the crisis CalCars knew, when we began in 2002, would some day arrive. (We

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Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

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California’s vehicle GHG standards—authorized by AB 1493 (Pavley) in 2002, first approved in 2004, and extended in 2012—are delivering fuel consumption and CO 2 reductions. The Air Resources Board is required to update the Scoping Plan every five years. —Draft Scoping Plan Update.