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MARCH 28, 2013

Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid. unveiled its first production hybrid vehicle, the Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid, at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. Based on the XV Crosstrek crossover introduced for 2013, the 2014 XV Crosstrek Hybrid model arrives in Subaru dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2013.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The European car market remained stable during 2018, as 15.6 It was the best result since 2007, when the market peaked with 16.02 Strong results in Q2, where the market was up by 4.8%, and Q3, where the market was up by 1.1%, were enough to offset the large decline posted in Q4, where the market dropped by 7.5%

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DECEMBER 23, 2019

Next year, the BMW X3 will become the first BMW Group vehicle available with four different drive train variants: diesel, gasoline, plug-in hybrid and pure electric. The biggest market for the pure electric BMW iX3 is China, where it will also be produced for the global market. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 6, 2012

The 2013 Honda Fit EV ( earlier post ) received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency (MPGe) rating of 118 MPGe—the highest yet awarded by the EPA. Ford Focus Electric. City and highway cycle fuel-economy ratings are 132 and 105 MPGe, respectively. EPA Combined MPGe. Nissan Leaf.

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

has announced pricing on the carmaker’s first-ever production hybrid vehicle, the XV Crosstrek Hybrid, arriving in dealerships in late 2013. All XV Crosstrek Hybrids are equipped with 2.0-liter, hp/48 lb-ft (10 kW/65 N·m) electric drive motor integrated into the Lineartronic continuously variable transmission.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2011

Azure Dynamics Corporation has entered an agreement with Ford Motor Company whereby Azure will integrate its proprietary plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology into the Ford F-Series Super Duty product line. gasoline vs. diesel). The Ford F-Series Super Duty has a more than 50% share in the North American market.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2014

At the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2014, Mitsubishi presented its four-wheel drive SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), the Outlander PHEV ( earlier post ); sales of the Outlander PHEV will start in Russia from September, 2014. The Outlander PHEV is the top-selling plug-in in Europe. Sales figures from EV Sales.).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2014

2014 Yaris Hybrid. gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. Mass-produced gasoline engines on average have a thermal efficiency of between 30 and 35%, Toyota said.). liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter Yaris and the European hybrid market.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2011

Martin Winterkorn, announced that the Volkswagen Group will be going into production with a range of models with plug-in hybrid technology starting in 2013/14. Electric mobility is the task of the century for the automotive industry and the European industrial community as a whole. L TSI Motor E85 (the 118 kW twincharged 1.4L

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

The new Range Rover offers a choice of three engines (one gasoline and two diesel); a high-efficiency diesel hybrid model will be coming in 2013, with target CO 2 emissions of 169 g/km. The new Ranger Rover currently offers a choice of a gasoline 510PS (503 hp, 375 kW) LR-V8 Supercharged engine and two diesel (3.0-liter

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JULY 5, 2013

Non-tactical vehicle spending by alternative drive type, US Department of Defense: 2013-2020. compound annual growth rate (CAGR) almost from more than 81 million gasoline gallon equivalents (GGEs) in 2013 to just fewer than 70 million GGEs in 2020 due in part to increased use of alternative fuel vehicles. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 21, 2017

Interest in gasoline engined and hybrid vehicles has jumped in Germany while interest in diesel is falling, according to the latest biennial study on automotive buying trends in that country by leading German fuel retailer Aral. According to the new Trends report, 52% of buyers want a conventional gasoline engine.

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APRIL 23, 2014

Land Rover introduced the Range Rover Hybrid Long Wheelbase at the Beijing motor show. Together with the Range Rover Sport Hybrid ( earlier post ), it will be the first diesel hybrid from any manufacturer to be offered in China. The Range Rover Hybrid powertrain combines Land Rover’s 3.0-liter l/100 km (36.8 l/100 km (36.8

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

Among the top-level findings was that Model year 2013 vehicles achieved an average of 24.1 Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. MY 2013 adjusted fuel economy is 24.1 l/100 km)—a 0.5 Source: EPA.

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APRIL 3, 2014

The MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain serves both the A3 e-tron and the Golf GTE. The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., Example of an MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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JUNE 11, 2013

Annual light duty electric vehicle sales by drivetrain, world markets: 2013-2020. The company also expects, despite the challenges of new technology, that plug-in electric vehicles will grow rapidly in many regions as a result of rising fuel prices, falling PEV prices, and increasing availability of PEV models.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The new Mondeo Hybrid is Ford’s first full hybrid car in Europe. Ford projects that two-thirds of all the company’s vehicles in Europe will be leaders, or among the very best, in terms of fuel efficiency by 2013. The Focus Electric will go on sale early next year. Click to enlarge. By 2015, there will be more than 3.5

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NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Overview of the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. Ford began production of the 2013 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ) at Michigan Assembly in October, and the vehicles are heading for showrooms. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Starting MSRP is $29,995 (after a federal tax credit). Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 29, 2012

2013 Fusion Energi. The US Environmental Protection Agency has rated the new Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) at up to 108 MPGe city, 92 MPGe highway and 100 MPGe combined (2.2, Fusion Energi is the Ford brand’s fifth electrified vehicle to launch in the past year—and its second plug-in hybrid after the C-MAX Energi.

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Green Car Congress

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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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

CEO, Takanobu Ito, outlined the product, technology and business developments and direction planned to drive Honda’s growth by fiscal year 2017; among these are a plan to introduce three hybrid systems, Ito said. Honda is also developing a new more powerful two-motor hybrid system for mid-size vehicles. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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MAY 25, 2016

PSA Group is consolidating the development of its models on two global modular platforms—CMP and EMP2—allowing it to offer a wide range of internal combustion, electric and plug-in hybrid gasoline models from 2019. Four electric models will be introduced by 2021, the first of which will reach the market in 2019.

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AUGUST 7, 2012

The Ford C-MAX Hybrid ( earlier post ) is now officially EPA-certified at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway and 47 mpg combined (5.0L/100km), C-MAX Hybrid. Hybrids traditionally have been more economical in city driving than on the highway, unlike conventional vehicles. —Ford Vice President of Powertrain Engineering Joe Bakaj.

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MARCH 17, 2015

Frost & Sullivan forecasts that with the Chinese Government’s push and pull strategy of new energy vehicle development, gasoline powertrains’ unit production market share is expected to slightly reduce to 94.9%, while the electric vehicle (EV) powertrain segment’s share will expand to 4.2% by 2020, up from 0.1%

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MARCH 2, 2010

Ford Motor Company is extending its global electric vehicles plan to Europe with five full electric or hybrid vehicles across its C, CD and light commercial vehicle ranges to be introduced in that market by 2013. Focus Electric will be introduced in the US and Canada in 2011, followed by Europe in 2012.

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

Including net upstream CO 2 emissions for vehicles operating on electricity would reduce the positive impact of alternative fuel vehicles on fleet-wide CO 2 emissions, the agency noted. More are coming to the US market, such as the Audi A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid and Volkswagen e-Golf BEV. —EPA 2014 Trends report.

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Transportation sector gasoline demand declines. The US Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2013) Reference case (the Early Release ), which highlights a growth in total US energy production that exceeds growth in total US energy consumption through 2040. Increased sales for hybrids and PHEVs.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

In addition to the ongoing strength in the European market and India (the second-largest diesel market after Europe, Bosch sees potential strength in North America and China. Because diesel vehicles already account for a high share of the European market, opportunities for growth are correspondingly moderate.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

BMW X5 plug-in hybrid prototype at Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014. At BMW’s Efficient Dynamics Innovation Days 2014 in Germany, the company provided the first opportunities for test-driving the BMW X5 eDrive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) prototype ( earlier post ). Click to enlarge. BMW eDrive. Earlier post.) The i8 powertrain.

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OCTOBER 17, 2014

Between 1 October 2013 and 30 September 2014, Nissan transferred out 663.6 This latest credit balance report reflects ZEV regulation compliance through model year 2013, representing a total of 3.5 As of September 2014, more than 100,000 ZEVs and plug-in hybrids are on California roads. NEV = Neighborhood Electric Vehicle.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Extended range electric vehicle powertrain company ALTe ( earlier post ) is tracking to produce a limited number of production-caliber vehicle powertrains by December, and plans to ramp up production in the first quarter of 2013, said CEO John Thomas in a recent interview with Green Car Congress. Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid. Audi of America officially announced plans today for the arrival in the US of the new A3 family of premium compact cars, with three body styles, five new engines and seven variants including its plug-in hybrid model. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Volkswagen Group’s alternative powertrain strategy.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

2013 Ford Fusion. Ford unveiled the new 2013 Ford Fusion midsize sedan, with conventional gasoline engine; hybrid featuring a next-generation of Ford’s hybrid system; and plug-in hybrid versions at the Detroit Auto Show—the first production sedan to offer that trio of options. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 19, 2013

Ernest Moniz highlighted the continued growth of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV)sales—more than doubling in the first 6 months of 2013 to 40,000 units compared to the same period in 2012—as the US Department of Energy (DOE) released its most recent pricing data showing the low cost of fueling on electricity.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will present the global debut of the new Outlander SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this month. liter 4-cylinder MIVEC gasoline engine, has a targeted fuel economy in excess of 61 km/liter (143.5 Series Hybrid Mode. Parallel Hybrid Mode.

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JUNE 24, 2021

Depending on the story you read, one might assume the market for light-duty FCEVs is either dying or booming. Just during the past week Honda, one of the pioneers and stalwarts of the fuel cell market, announced it is discontinuing the low-volume Clarity, which is only sold in California. BMW & JLR Jump on Board.

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