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Deloitte: interest in hybrid vehicles still significantly outpacing full battery-electrics

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Among alternative powertrains, consumer interest in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is highest in the Republic of Korea (23%), China (17%) and Germany (15%), while Japanese consumers showed the highest preference towards hybrid electric vehicles (HEV/PHEV) (48%) followed by the Republic of Korea (35%).

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Volkswagen to offer refreshed Tiguan with new plug-in hybrid powertrain in Europe

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As far back as 2016, Volkswagen unveiled a Tiguan PHEV concept, based on the second-generation Tiguan. The normal wheelbase (NWB) version is manufactured at Volkswagen’s main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany, for markets in Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania. Earlier post.). Design sketch of the new Tiguan.

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Efficient Drivetrains delivers its largest electric bus order for Golden Dragon In China

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million miles in a commercial fleet setting of city buses deployed in rural and city routes in China. Golden Dragon has played a key role in evolving clean transportation in China and the Asia-Pacific regions. million miles in a commercial fleet setting. The EDI PowerDrive 6000 has surpassed more than 3.8

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Ford adding hybrid F-150 & Mustang, PHEV Transit, new BEV SUV by 2020; $700M for Flat Rock for EV production; cancels $1.6B Mexico plant

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Ford detailed seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in the US, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully electric SUV with an expected range of at least 300 miles (483 km) for customers globally.

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Efficient Drivetrain collaborates with Master Transportation on first Made-in-Taiwan e-bus; EDI PowerDrive EV 6000

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With this latest delivery, EDI has now integrated its EDI PowerDrive and EDI PowerSuite technology into more than 100 PHEV and EV buses throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The collective fleet has performed well in multiple terrains and climates, accumulating more than 2 million miles in road-tested service.

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Eaton launches eMobility business; to invest $500M in new technologies

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Eaton, already a leader in vehicle electrification, has more than 15 years of expertise in developing hybrid systems with more than 15,000 HEV and PHEV systems on the road in the US, Europe, China and other Asia-Pacific markets. —Jeff Lowinger, president, eMobility.

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Pike Research forecasts global hybrid medium- and heavy-duty truck sales to surpass 100,000 vehicles annually by 2017; about 2.1% of total MD/HD sales

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A new report from Pike Research forecasts that sales of medium- and heavy-duty (MD/HD) hybrid trucks—including hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), battery electric (BEV), and plug-in electric power take-off (EPTO) variations—will surpass 100,000 vehicles annually by 2017. mile for diesel versus $0.60/mile

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