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EIA: China promoting both fuel efficiency and alternative-fuel vehicles to curb growing oil use

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Under the Energy Saving and New Energy Vehicle Plan for 2012 to 2020 released in 2012, average passenger car fuel economy is targeted to increase to 34 miles per gallon (6.9 l/100 km) by 2020. The NEV target for 2020, originally set at 5 million vehicles, was recently scaled back to 1 million vehicles. Source: EIA.

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Infineon and Hella develop new compact, lower-cost 24 GHz blind spot radar sensor

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Hella’s radar system thereby becomes smaller, more affordable and it consumes less power. The HELLA Group develops and manufactures components and systems in lighting technology and electronic products for the automobile industry and has one of the largest retail organizations for vehicle parts, accessories and diagnostics in Europe.

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Tesla Overtakes BMW In 2021 US Luxury Car Sales

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The automotive services company shared: According to Cox, Tesla sold 352,471 cars in the United States last year, representing a 71% increase over the 205,600 Tesla vehicles sold in 2020. But it’s not only industry insiders who believe a sales takeover is a distinct possibility.

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Tesla Aiming For New Milestone Of Two Million Cars

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For example, a recent earning report predicted half a million deliveries by the end of 2020. Also, the fact that the company let the Model Y out in the first quarter of 2020 shows the giant production leap the company took this year. While according to plan, Model Y was set to be released in the fall of 2020.

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Exploring the adoption of EVs in the US, Europe and China; charging scenarios and infrastructure

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Aspirational targets among seven countries participating in the Electric Vehicle Initiative would see growth from just under 2 million EV and PHEVs to just under 20 million by 2020. In 2012 the German government declared a goal of having one million EVs registered by 2020. Source: “Electric Vehicle Grid Integration”. Click to enlarge.

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Siemens presents three-point plan for implementing cost-efficient energy transition in Germany

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The government also is maintaining its target of cutting GHG emissions by 40% by 2020 (compared with 1990 levels) and by 80% by 2050. Our aim is to achieve a sustainable energy system with secure supplies and affordable electricity. However, the financial cost of the shift is causing concern.

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VW Chief Executive Says Company Will Introduce EVs Based on the Up! New Small Family in 2013; Cautions Against Electro-Hype

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Within a decade, he added, Volkswagen wants to offer significant numbers of pure electric cars at affordable prices and with the range expected by customers. in pure electric vehicles in 2020. The everyday, affordable and safe electric car for everyone is feasible. New Small Family ( earlier post ) in 2013. Martin Winterkorn.

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