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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2018 Hybrid and Plug-in will be produced in Asan, Korea, with Hybrid availability in the first quarter of 2018 and Plug-in availability in the second quarter of 2018. The heart of the 2018 Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0-liter

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California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

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The current ZEV requirements for MY 2018 and following focus the program on ZEVs (battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles) and transitional ZEVs (TZEV)—typically plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). The global revenue test is only available to IVMs for the 2018 through 2020 model years. by about 1.9%.

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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

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In the top California cities for EV penetration, auto dealers offer 25 to 30 different models. As of January 2018, California had a total of 16,549 public and nonresidential private-sector charging outlets. of the MoU goal, followed by Oregon with 10%. China leads with over 75 EV models. More than half of the U.S

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Navigant’s analysis indicates that only buyers in California and Oregon will purchase sufficient numbers of vehicles in order to meet the ZEV requirement in 2018 and 2019. However, wireless charging still needs to move from retrofit equipment to a dealer option in order to see greater market penetration.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness

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Clean Fleet Report spent a few hours recently on the loose rocks and gravel, washboard roads and deep ruts of the beautiful Deschutes National Forest in Oregon. While at your Subaru dealer make sure to check-out the Outback Wilderness edition as it too offers a unique adventure option compared to the regular 9-to-5 crossover commuter.

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