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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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However, Winterkorn said, VW, and the German auto industry in general, abandoned the early advantage and work in electromobility. That penetration could be significantly higher in big cities and certain regions, such as China. And the auto industry doesn’t hold back on announcements. Martin Winterkorn.

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Electric Car Watch #4: Toyota is the new Kodak

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The entire auto industry has given up on investing in Hydrogen cars. The first car on the eTNGA platform was shown in this year’s Auto Shanghai motor show. Toyota unveiled a concept version of a new electric SUV, the BZ4X, which will be the first in a new line of battery-electric vehicles.

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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

EV Central

The best chance of that difficult combination being achieved is almost certainly going to emerge from China. It can’t come too soon and it’s a good bet it will come from China. BYD Atto 3. The proof is already on Australian roads in the form of the BYD Atto 3 compact SUV. Biggest EV surprise of 2022. Biggest EV surprise of 2022.

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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

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The pure electric vehicles, for reserve, must carry heavy and expensive batteries—which add expense as well as weight—and must have access to high-powered recharging stations [ 1 ]. Furthermore, even the older version PHEV can recharge at a slow rate using local solar, wind, water-derived or other net zero CO 2 fuel.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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A recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund indicates that electric vehicle sales volumes are growing at a rapid pace, signalling an epochal shift in the auto industry over the next decade. The VW brand aims to sell more than 50% of full-electric vehicles in the United States and China by 2030. Stages in Electrification.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. Showed BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS series PHEV concept in December 08. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program.

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China’s XPeng confirms Aussie launch: 2024 XPeng G6 Tesla Model Y rival will be here within months

EV Central

The G6 launched in mid-2023 in China and is available there with single-motor and dual-motor powertrains offering three CLTC cruising ranges of 580km, 700km, and 755km. It also has an EV retailing platform, a charging and accessories arm and an emergency battery recharging service. Luxury car retailer Srecko Lorbek is an adviser.

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