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Chinese-made cars account for one in five BEV sales in February in Europe | Autocar Professional

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However, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) are not driving growth as they historically have done. While we’re seeing a clear decline in demand for diesel models, drivers are opting for gasoline alternatives, rather than switching to electric.” This comes despite the ongoing geopolitical tensions across the continent.”

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Dongfeng Nissan launches its first all-electric vehicle: Venucia e30

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Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (DFL-PV) launched its first pure-electric vehicle model, e30, from its local Venucia brand. Running costs for e30 are only about one-seventh of gasoline models of the same grade in China, due to e30’s energy consumption of 14.6 Earlier post.) Starting price is set at RMB 267,800 (US$43,705).

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Volvo S60 Ending U.S. Production, Sales

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But it has likewise been eliminating gasoline models, contributing to the steepening sales decline. While Volvo claims to still be going all-electric by 2030, it still produces a fair number of vehicles that are at least partially reliant on the combustion engine.

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Bosch and Weichai Power boost efficiency of Weichai truck diesel engines from 46% to 50%

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Particularly when it comes to commercial vehicles, and above all when heavy loads have to be transported over long distances, the diesel engine will remain the preferred choice for the foreseeable future, the two companies said. Electric vehicles are climate-neutral if the charging power and hydrogen are sourced from renewables.

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China is testing more driverless cars than any other country – ET Auto

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Many Chinese makers of electric cars are introducing advanced assisted driving features on their mass-production cars. Across China, 16 or more cities have allowed companies to test driverless vehicles on public roads, and at least 19 Chinese automakers and their suppliers are competing to establish global leadership in the field.

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Renewable-methanol fueled Geely cars in fleet testing in Iceland; 70% reduction in WTW CO2 compared to gasoline

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The participants reported virtually no difference in driving experience compared to regular gasoline- or diesel-fueled cars. liter, 127 hp engine which can run on both 100% methanol (M100) and gasoline. The version used in the fleet test has a 50-liter methanol tank as well as a 10-liter gasoline tank. It features a 1.8-liter,

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MINI realigning model range with emphasis on electromobility; crossover & premium compact segments; and China

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The MINI E was produced in a small series and used in a field trial to gather important insights into the use of an all-electric car in everyday traffic. l/100 km; combined electricity consumption: 14.0 – 13.1 l/100 km; combined electricity consumption: 14.0 – 13.1 l/100 km; combined electricity consumption: 16.8 – 14.8

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