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BMW has unveiled two new protection models developed on the basis of the new BMW 7 Series, including an all-electric version. As the first protection sedan with an all-electric drive system, the BMW i7 Protection (electric power consumption combined in WLTP cycle: 30.0 kWh/100 km, provisional figure) is a genuine trailblazer.

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

Hyundai has taken two out of the ten spots in the 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engine competition with the all-new 2019 NEXO FCEV fuel cell vehicle and 2019 Kona Electric CUV. Kona Electric. The 2019 Kona Electric offers 258 miles of range. The battery system is liquid cooled and operates at 356 volts. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

The shift to a monocoque structure for the second-generation Sorento in 2009 marked a step change in the car’s on-road character and behavior. liter T-GDi (turbocharged gasoline direct injection) engine, 44.2 kW electric motor and 1.49 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack. Turbo Hybrid engine.

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APRIL 9, 2019

Other key findings of the report: For the first year since 2009, gasoline cars constituted the majority of new registrations in 2017 (almost 53%). The proportion of electric vehicles (plug-in hybrid and battery electric cars) increased from 1.0% g CO 2 /km less than the average gasoline car. in 2016 to 1.5%

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Even with reduced sales compared to both half periods in 2019, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) managed to increase their market share slightly in the most recent results. Using this more flexible interpretation that includes both true ZEVs and combustion PHEVs, total PEV sales since 2009 account for 15.3% in H1 2019 to 5.8%

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California Sale PHEV 2019 448

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DECEMBER 14, 2017

DE-FOA-0001858 ) ARPA-E issued previous OPEN solicitations in 2009, 2012, and 2015. Technologies that create fuels that are substitutes for gasoline/diesel, but are not bio-based. Electric motors - transportation. Technologies for improved electric motors specifically for transportation applications.

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JULY 16, 2009

The third phase of a SDG&E multi-year in-use study on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles showed that plug-in hybrids offer significant improvements in gas mileage and reductions in emissions when compared with standard hybrid-electric and gasoline internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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MAY 29, 2010

According to Harris Interactive’s 2010 AutoTECHCAST study, conducted between 6-26 April 2010, there is currently greater demand among US vehicle owners for technologies that deliver improved fuel economy of existing gasoline-driven engines at a lower initial cost, rather than for higher-priced alternative-fueled engines. Hybrid Electric.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

The majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies, the report observed. The final MY 2013 adjusted, real world CO 2 emissions rate for all light-duty gasoline and diesel-fueled vehicles is 369 g/m—a 7 g/mi decrease relative to MY 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Strategies to promote adoption of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) with small battery packs offer more social benefits (i.e., In our base case, we assume average US values for emissions and damage valuation of electricity generation, oil refining, vehicle. Michalek et al.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Rather than only true ZEVs, the numbers in the Executive Order and previous interpretations by the agencies indicate the goal is to be achieved by both BEVs that run only on electricity and combustion PHEVs that run on both electricity and gasoline.

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

The Electrification Coalition released two case studies outlining how two cities— Houston, Texas and Loveland, Colorado —are saving money by using electric vehicles (EVs) in their vehicle fleets. found that the city’s LEAFs will cost 41% less to own and operate than gasoline-powered vehicles. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 14, 2010

A123 Systems has entered a battery supply agreement with Fisker Automotive to supply battery systems for the Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The Karma—an extended-range electric vehicle—is scheduled to be launched in late 2010. In September 2009, the US Department of Energy awarded a $528.7-million

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JANUARY 1, 2011

DB has lowered its advanced lithium-ion battery cost projection by about 30% for 2012. In DB’s Fall 2009 note, they had forecast 12% growth. The DB team attributed the reduction to less concern about gasoline prices, and therefore fuel efficiency, as well as fewer government subsidies for hybrids. gallon gasoline.

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OCTOBER 17, 2013

Between 1 October 2012 and 30 September 2013, electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors transferred out 1,311.520 ZEV (zero emission vehicle) credits, according to the latest report by the California Air Resources Board (ARB)—by far, the largest of any automaker in the state. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 20, 2017

For the second successive year, the share of diesel vehicle sales declined and in 2016 fell below 50% of new sales—the lowest share of new sales since 2009 according to the official statistics. of new sales, followed by gasoline vehicles (47%), and alternatively fueled vehicles (3.3%, including electric vehicles).

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14, thus making more people aware of the accelerating transition to electric vehicles by automakers and the billions of dollars companies are investing in building battery plants. At this year’s auto show, Detroit’s three largest car companies will showcase a variety of electric vehicles. Although Biden and the U.S.

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JUNE 13, 2011

will begin selling a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle as early as 2013. The car, to be a remodeled version of the Swift hatchback, will use a small lithium-ion battery capable of powering it for about 30 km (19 miles) on a full charge, according to the report. It will also use a gasoline engine to generate electricity.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2013

At the upcoming 83 rd Geneva International Motor Show in March, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will showcase its full electro-mobility engineering palette—Pure Electric (EV), Hybrid Electric (HEV), and Plug-in Hybrid Electric (PHEV)—through two world-premiere concept cars next to the New Outlander PHEV.

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PHEV i-MiEV Mitsubishi Concept 231

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JUNE 16, 2009

Representative battery pack size is below each segment. In the near-term (2011), lithium-ion batteries could grow to represent about 21% of the hybrid and EV advanced battery market, according to Dr. Menahem Anderman, President of Advanced Automotive Batteries and the organizer of last week’s Advanced Automotive Battery Conference 2009.

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AUGUST 8, 2017

In addition, Volkswagen is offering a future incentive of between €1,000 and €2,380 (US$1,181 to $2,812) to customers purchasing a vehicle with an electric, hybrid or natural gas powertrain. That corresponds to the scrappage incentive paid in 2009, without the state subsidy. Volkswagen incentives by powertrain. Powertrain. Natural gas.

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Germany Diesel Scrappage Purchase 170

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JULY 14, 2009

EV penetration with a battery swap model in three scenarios. Becker (2009). In two other scenarios considered, a high oil price scenario (using EIA projections) and a battery swap operator-subsidzied scenario, EV new vehicle sales penetration reaches 85% and 86% respectively by 2030. Becker (2009). Click to enlarge.

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Electric Cars Batteries Battery Market 150

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AUGUST 26, 2011

As part of the partnership, Hertz will rent BYD’s e6 electrical vehicle (EV) to Chinese consumers, municipalities and government agencies. The core technology of BYD’s e6 is BYD’s internally developed lithium iron-phosphate (FE) battery technology. in October 2009.Behind BYD’s share price fell 14.3%

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BYD E6 China Taxi 225

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JANUARY 4, 2013

Direct land use, life cycle GHG emissions (excluding indirect land use change), and life cycle fossil fuel requirements to generate the transportation services provided by 17.8 × 10 12 MJ NCV of gasoline, the amount used in transportation in the US in 2009. Credit: ACS, Geyer et al. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Key enablers are improvements and innovation in powertrains including gasoline direct injection, turbocharging, electric hybrids, plug-in hybrids, light-weight materials and design, and more. liter Theta II 4-cylinder gasoline engine mated to an electric motor-boosted 6-speed automatic transmission. Earlier post.)

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MPG Hyundai America Fuel Economy 223

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The HyBoost project has been led by Ricardo in partnership with Controlled Power Technologies, the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium, Ford, Imperial College London, and Valeo, with co-funding from the UK government-backed Technology Strategy Board. The HyBoost concept is based on a 2009 Ford Focus in which a 2.0L

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Downsizing Low Cost Lead Acid Gasoline-Electric 210

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MAY 13, 2014

Consumption of gasoline in China grew from 0.9 Increasing oil demand is requiring increasing imports; since 2009, China has been importing more than half of its petroleum needs. China vehicle sales and gasoline consumption. For electric vehicles, subsidies from the central government are often matched by local subsidies.

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Alternative Fuels Oil China Fuel 218

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JUNE 14, 2012

In New Zealand, diesel and electric-powered vehicles pay for their road use through road user charges. On the other hand, gasoline, CNG and LPG powered vehicles pay for road use through fuel excise duty charged directly on the fuel they use. battery electric) or partly (i.e., battery electric) or partly (i.e.,

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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OCTOBER 30, 2014

The successful design, research and teamwork resulted in the Mercedes-Benz PU106A Hybrid Power Unit, which has not only been the dominant powertrain in this first season under the new Formula One rules, but is also arguably among the most thermally efficient gasoline powertrains ever produced, with a claimed thermal efficiency of greater than 40%.

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Mercedes Hybrid Power Powered 270

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APRIL 13, 2010

revealed the latest prototype of the EV-neo electric scooter and said it plans to begin lease sales in Japan in December 2010 to businesses and individual business owners who provide mainly delivery services. With a quick charger, approximately 80% of the battery capacity will be charged in 20 minutes (200V power source). Earlier post.)

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2010 Honda Sale Lithium Ion 210

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NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Plug-in electric vehicles, including plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles, have the potential to make up 9% of US auto sales in 2020 and 22% in 2030 (1.6 However, achieving such growth level will be dependent on two key factors: aggressive reductions in battery costs and rising gasoline prices.

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Financing Plug-in 2020 Plug 283

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MAY 26, 2009

The B-Class F-CELL is a Compact Sports Tourer which will be introduced to customers by the end of 2009 and is more powerful and efficient than the A-Class F-CELL. The system, featuring innovations electric turbocharger for air supply and the new humidification/dehumidification system, also has favorable cold-starting ability.

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MAY 31, 2022

Upcoming electric passenger vehicles and light trucks from GM get most of the attention, but its new commercial EV brand is a quiet and very serious push too. Many US drivers now have a vague idea that General Motors is doing something with electric vehicles. The BrightDrop Zevo 600. Photo courtesy of BrightDrop.

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MARCH 28, 2012

Daimler will introduce the Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID—equipped with a V6 gasoline engine—into in the US market, and later in other countries such as Japan and China. In 2009, Mercedes-Benz introduced the S 400 HYBRID. Battery output/capacity. Electric range. Earlier post.). in-line diesel. Displacement.

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

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MARCH 20, 2014

Ford Motor Company, in conjunction with GE, will supply electric vehicle charging stations at Ford facilities nationwide, beginning with facilities in and around its headquarters. Ford now offers three plug-in vehicles: the battery electric Focus Electric, and the C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi plug-in hybrids.

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OCTOBER 9, 2010

The 2011 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas—a challenge for high school, university, and college students from across North and South America to design vehicles to go the farthest distance using the least amount of energy—has expanded its categories to include plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs).

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