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Hyundai launches Bluelink+ connected car service program

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Essential key safety and maintenance features, such as, Auto Collision Assistance, SOS Assistance, Remote Diagnostics, Maintenance Reminders, and over-the-air ECU Updates, are available with no trial period, and for the life of the supporting technology and 4G LTE network. Bluelink+ also includes remote and guidance features.

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UK auto industry warns anti-diesel agenda and slow uptake of EVs could mean missing 2021 CO2 targets; rising CO2 average in 2017

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The UK automotive industry warned that the current anti-diesel agenda combined with the ongoing slow take-up of electric vehicles could mean industry misses its next round of CO 2 targets in 2021, with negative consequences for the UK’s own climate change goals. For pure battery-powered vehicles, take-up is even lower (0.5%).

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China and Norway Lead the World’s EV Switchover

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Early government investment in charging infrastructure went a long way toward soothing the range anxiety that made car buyers in other places reluctant to make the switch to battery power from gasoline or diesel. Analysts are optimistic that electric vehicle sales will reach the levels necessary to help avert climate disaster.

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California and China partner in push for ZEVs; new working group to expand cooperation

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The meeting included officials from Chinese automakers such as BYD, Beijing Auto Group, Great Wall, Geely, Dongfeng Xiao Kang, Yangtze Motors and a half dozen other vehicle and battery companies. Today, some 37 different battery-powered, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell electric vehicle models are available in California.

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A wood-burning EV charger? – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

The Battery Storage Module, which Air Burners developed in consultation with Rolls-Royce, can store 450 kWh of energy, and the attached charging station can recharge battery-electric machines and tools, from chainsaws to excavators. – Charged EVs appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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2010 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Makes North American Debut at Los Angeles Auto Show; First Li-ion Battery Traction Battery Developed by Toyota and PEVE

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The 2010 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle (PHV) made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. This ability to utilize all-electric power for short trips or hybrid power for longer drives alleviates the issue of limited cruising range encountered with pure electric vehicles. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Chrysler Group partnering with NextEnergy to evaluate vehicle-to-grid technology

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The battery-powered minivans are connected to a charging module that, using NextEnergy technology, can simulate any electrical grid in the world. Chrysler Group is working with NextEnergy to evaluate vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology using four all-electric minivans.

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