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Navigant forecasts global medium- and heavy-duty alt powertrain sales to exceed 820K units in 2026

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According to a new forecast report from Navigant Research, global commercial alternative powertrain medium- and heavy-duty vehicle (MHDV) sales will grow from about 347,000 vehicles in 2016 to more than 820,000 in 2026, representing a CAGR of about 9%. A major factor has always been the cost of battery packs.

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J.D. Power sees hybrid and EV share below 10% of US market through 2016 despite rising fuel prices

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By the end of 2016, J.D. Power also sees hybrid and electric vehicle share of the US market to remain below 10% through 2016. It is the financial issues that most often resonate with consumers, whether it is the higher price of the vehicle itself, the cost to fuel or charge the vehicle, or the fear of higher maintenance costs.

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Volkswagen AG provides details on investigations into NOx cheating; origin and fixes; new strategic direction

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On the contrary, the software in question allowed the exhaust gas treatment additive “AdBlue” to be injected in variable amounts such that the NO x values were particularly low when vehicles were in the test bay, but significantly higher when vehicles were on the road. liter TDI, will begin in January 2016. —Hans Dieter Pötsch.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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Overall, the number of hybrid models on sale in the US has declined (from 47 in 2015 to 31 in 2016), but average sales per model has increased (up to 11,194 in 2016). That means less carbon and lower cost of ownership. And we are the best in operating costs.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

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Overall, the number of hybrid models on sale in the US has declined (from 47 in 2015 to 31 in 2016), but average sales per model has increased (up to 11,194 in 2016). That means less carbon and lower cost of ownership. And we are the best in operating costs.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

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And I’m careful about choosing these fights because they’re very exhausting. And by that do you mean they were fronting the costs of the rebates and then not recouping them from the utilities? I’ve been amazed that most companies seem to front the cost, even start ups. This is not Bradley Bartz. That’s correct. It’s two things.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. A thinking person should ask, “How did the Leaf owner travel the unaccounted miles, the ones that were not e-miles?” The grid then becomes more efficient, thus reducing the cost of delivered electricity to everyone. (In

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