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Scrapyard Find: 2010 Citroën C4 Picasso VTR+

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For 2010, the C4 Picasso was available with diesel or gasoline power. This one is the mid-range VTR+ trim level. 2010 Citroën C4 Picasso in English scrapyard. 2010 Citroën C4 Picasso in English scrapyard. 2010 Citroën C4 Picasso in English scrapyard. 2010 Citroën C4 Picasso in English scrapyard.

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BNEF: Li-ion battery pack prices rise for first time since 2010 to an average of $151/kWh

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Rising raw material and battery component prices and soaring inflation have led to the first increase in lithium-ion battery pack prices since BloombergNEF (BNEF) began tracking the market in 2010. For the higher end of the range, low volume and bespoke orders push prices up.

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Longer-range Nissan LEAF PLUS starts at $36,550 in US with up to 226 miles of range

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The new Nissan LEAF S PLUS powertrain adds to the car’s range by approximately 50% with an EPA range of up to 226 miles (versus the standard 2019 Nissan LEAF 150 mile range). The Nissan 40kWh battery LEAF with up to 150 miles of range is available at a starting price of under $30,000.

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Argonne report on characteristics of light-duty plug-in electric vehicles in US

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A new report from a team at Argonne National Laboratory examines the changing characteristics for light-duty plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) from 2010-2021, evaluating range, energy efficiency, costs, and performance. The sales-weighted average range for BEVs reached 290 miles in 2021 and 28 miles for PHEVs. Gohlke et al.

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ROUSH CleanTech receives CARB retrofit LPG system certification for 2010 model year vehicles

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ROUSH CleanTech has received California Air Resources Board (CARB) approval of its propane autogas (LPG) fuel system for retrofitting 2010 model year 5.4-liter liter Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 cargo vans and wagons.

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New Range Rover Evoque offers Land Rover’s first 48V MHEV system

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In London, Land Rover unveiled the New Range Rover Evoque luxury compact SUV. An even more efficient plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and three-cylinder gasoline Ingenium engine will also join the range next year. The original Range Rover Evoque made its debut in 2010.

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Nissan unveils LEAF e+ with additional power and range

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Nissan unveiled the Nissan LEAF e+, further broadening the appeal of the world’s best-selling electric car by offering a new powertrain with additional power and range. The new powertrain adds to the car’s range by approximately 40%.

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