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JAMA: Supporting Growth of Japan Plug-in Vehicle Fleet to 600,000 by 2020 Will Require Combination of Technical Breakthroughs, Market Innovations and the Elimination of Obstacles

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However, JAMA cited McKinsey data to point out that, assuming Japan will account for 10% of the world’s total demand for next-generation vehicles, sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles will reach 600,000 units in the year 2020. Supporting that level of growth will require an integrated and cooperative approach, JAMA said.

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Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

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Managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control ( DNREC ), the ZEV program is designed to accelerate the commercialization of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles. In states already in the program, the automobile industry has successfully met the required percentage.

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California ARB Backs White House Program for Medium- and Heavy-Duty and Next Phase of Light-Duty Vehicle GHG and Fuel Economy Standards; Looking for LDV Improvements on the Order of 3-6% Annually

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President Obama’s announcement of the first-ever national policy to increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution from medium- and heavy-duty trucks for model years 2014-2018. California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary Nichols issued a statement applauding. Earlier post.).

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DLR and Wuppertal publish comprehensive global analysis of e-mobility technologies, outlook and lifecycle assessments

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Non-plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) showed a fairly constant number in the analysis; plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) accounted for the largest share of new concept vehicles in 2013. Hence, the researchers anticipate a rise in costs and greater levels of pollution in mining operations designed to extract the metal.

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New York Turn On

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The N Y Times ran a guest editorial on Sunday that effectively conveys the vast potential of the Plug In in both our transportation and stationary electric sectors. With a plug-in hybrid , however, electricity becomes the primary fuel, which not only saves oil, it saves money. In New York, driving on electricity would cost about 2.5

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A brief discussion of the history of EV charging technology

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By the end of the 20th century, the United States introduced the 1772 plug and inductive coupler. Due to the development of the automobile industry in the 1920s and the improved quality and quantity of roads, electric cars with limited driving range were not more suitable for long-distance driving.

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Why are some EV chargers more expensive than others?

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Recently, the automobile industry has developed quickly. As a result, there has been an increase in air pollution. The automobile industry is investing in protecting the environment. They utilise clean energy and help to reduce noise pollution. DC fast chargers also vary in prices depending on the plug type.