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Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

Green Car Congress

Considering that residents from different size cities always perform different travel patterns such as travel frequency, travel mode, and travel distance, hence, the Chinese cities are first classified according to the population size, and then the passenger traffic volume of each travel mode is predicted by city. (2)

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

Clean Fleet Report

In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. We welcome any feedback from vehicle owners and are dedicated to providing a forum for alternative viewpoints. Before that, Polestar was founded in 1995 to performance-tune Volvos.

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EC Publishes 6 Calls for Proposals for Transport Research within the Seventh Framework Program; €63M for European Green Cars Initiative and Electromobility

Green Car Congress

Alternative fuels in transport. The budget will be used to fund the participants from the EU and Associated Countries and to fund up to 5% of the total eligible costs of the Chinese participants in order to cover costs not funded by the People’s Republic of China, such as translations, traveling and management costs.

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Road Test: 2021 Buick Envision Avenir FWD

Clean Fleet Report

First introduced as a 2016 model, this Chinese-built compact crossover had a facelift in 2019 (when we last tested it ), and two short years later, is all-new for 2021. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. All-New Sleek Design with Premium Touches.

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10 Factors That Affect Widespread EV Adoption

EV Connect

And though drivers are urged to remember that operating costs should be lower ( no gas, less maintenance ), even with incentives EVs can be out of some consumers’ price range. With everything from a Russian conflict to a Chinese market eager to adopt EVs, there are a slew of large-scale aspects that change the automotive landscape.

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Road Test: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

Clean Fleet Report

Polestar and Volvo were acquired by Geeley, a Chinese automobile company, in 2010. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. We welcome any feedback from vehicle owners and are dedicated to providing a forum for alternative viewpoints.

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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

Green Car Congress

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix.

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