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EPA’s annual automotive trends report shows slight increase in fuel economy from MY2017 to MY2018

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Since MY 2004, CO 2 emissions have decreased 23%, or 108 g/mi, and fuel economy has increased 30%, or 5.8 The report also highlights the large consumer shift towards sport utility vehicles (SUV). SUVs continue to gain market share—reaching a record high 46% market share in MY 2019.

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Piëch Automotive unveiling Piëch Mark Zero electric sports car at Geneva; 500 km range, 80% charge in 4:40 minutes

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Three vehicle variants are in planning: a two-seater, a four-seater and a sporty SUV. A special type of battery cell hardly heats up during charging or discharging phases. Because of the reduced heat build-up, the batteries can be cooled by air alone. Piëch Automotive’s battery partner is the DESTEN Group Ltd.,

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Ford Motors to Manufacture Batteries

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Ford Motors to Manufacture Batteries. They released the Ford Mustang Mach-E an electric SUV which has won the 2021 North American SUV of the year award. Ford believes that investing more in R&D of Battery technology could not only make the vehicles better but also cuts the costs of the vehicle. Ford Mustang Mach-E.

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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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Ford has revealed the 2020 Escape; the small SUV will make its first public appearance at the New York International Auto Show. Using a 110-volt Level 1 charge, the estimated time to fully charge the battery is 10 to 11 hours. Between 2004 and 2012, 114,000 Escape Hybrids were sold.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. l/100 km), followed by car SUVs at 24.5 Car SUVs (SUVs that must meet car GHG and fuel economy standards) and truck SUVs had the highest annual improvement from MY 2012 to MY 2013 of 1.1 l/100 km)—a 0.5 mpg, respectively.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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Infiniti to introduce hybrid version of 2014 QX60 crossover; first application of new FF-Hybrid system

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The QX60 Hybrid’s Infiniti “Direct Response Hybrid” system uses a compact Lithium-ion battery and electric motor to provide supplementary power through its one-motor/two-clutch system. The new CVT also offers two major improvements: reduced friction (a 40% drop compared to the 2004 CVT), and a wide ratio coverage.

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