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BYD’s Qin plug-in hybrid the best selling automotive EV in China

Green Car Congress

2 nd -generation Dual Mode (DM II) plug-in hybrid system of the Qin. BYD’s second-generation Dual-Mode, plug-in hybrid electric sedan Qin has posted a second month of strong sales in February. Trends in March now make it “China’s Best-Selling Electric Vehicle” according to China’s National Passenger Car Association.

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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

Green Car Congress

Poway, California-based Plug In Conversions Corp. kWh NiMH plug-in hybrid (PHEV) conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour (until the battery pack is depleted) in a converted Prius. The car is no longer limited to 34 miles per hour, all-electric.

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Audi A3 e-tron Plug-In Hybrid To Appear At Geneva Show

Green Car Reports

The Geneva Motor Show always provides us with some spectacular green vehicles, but this year looks like being the best yet. Audi has now revealed its most production-ready electric vehicle yet, in the form of the Audi A3 e-tron.

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Ricardo applying sound augmentation technology for NVH in sports cars, EVs and PHEVs

Green Car Congress

RAS-R is already well proven for the NVH engineering of premium sports cars, and Ricardo is increasingly applying it to the create the desired acoustic brand character of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. And of all of the sensory considerations, the least recognized but the strongest influence may be that of sound.

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Two case studies outline how Houston and Loveland are saving money with EVs in their fleets

Green Car Congress

The Electrification Coalition released two case studies outlining how two cities— Houston, Texas and Loveland, Colorado —are saving money by using electric vehicles (EVs) in their vehicle fleets. found that the city’s LEAFs will cost 41% less to own and operate than gasoline-powered vehicles. Earlier post.).

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Event: City of Los Angeles Taking Green To the Streets

Clean Fleet Report

The month the city’s Bureau of Street Services (StreetsLA) showed off a variety of vehicles and technologies it plans to employ to green the city not just with trees and bushes but also with green vehicles charged with renewable energy. ” Rocking Plug-Ins. . ” Rocking Plug-Ins.

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Tips for purchasing a new EV amid a vehicle shortage

Plug in America

Searches for new plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles are at record levels, increasing exponentially since energy prices soared in March 2022. Global supply chain challenges continue to limit the production of new vehicles. Plug In America offers numerous resources to help you in your search for an EV. .