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Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

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Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. The fifth annual report on China’s auto industry—2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report—says that the next 20-30 years will be a “critical period” that will see the formation of a global new-energy vehicle industry.

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ALTe Developing Series Plug-in Hybrid Powertrains for Conversion and OEM Applications

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In the Crown Victoria, the proof of concept powertrain conversion systems improve fuel economy from 80%-200% from the base 4.6L A Gen 2 Series PHEV Powertrain under development is installed in a running rolling chassis. Gen1 System installed in a Crown Vic. Click to enlarge. Gen 2 system in a rolling chassis. Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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The 48-volt system also improves fuel economy, especially on the highway. The term luxury is tossed around pretty loosely in the auto industry. Road Test: 2019 BMW 745e PHEV. Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV. of torque through the same transmission and also driving all four wheels.

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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 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. (In

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

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The EV sector includes HEVs (Hybrid Electric Vehicles), PHEVs (Plug-In Electric Vehicles), and BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicles). Similarly, when asked the top benefit of driving an EV, EV and nonEV drivers alike agree that cost savings from better fuel economy was the top choice (58%, 59% respectively).

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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