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Bain: Germany’s goal of 1M electric cars by 2020 is unattainable; fewer than 50,000 units on road by end of this year

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By the end of 2015, there will be a total of about 50,000 electric cars and plug-in hybrids on the roads in Germany (about 75% below plan); nevertheless, structural transformation towards electromobility is continuing, according to the firm. In 2014, Germany had only about 26,000 pure electric cars and plug-in hybrids registered.

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Bosch: Electrification is Coming, But Combustion Engines to Dominate for Another 20 Years

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Hybrid drives and electric cars are playing an increasingly important role.However, CO 2 emissions and fuel consumption can be reduced much more quickly and cost-effectively by exploiting the development potential of gasoline and diesel engines.” Li-ion batteries. To significantly reduce battery costs.

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Proposal for a Vehicle-Level Test Procedure to Measure Air Conditioning Fuel Use

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Air-conditioning systems can have a significant impact on the fuel economy of a conventional vehicles and on the fuel use/range of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. kWh Li-ion battery pack) from 18% to 30% in a worst case hot environment. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Plug-ins Vehicle Systems. kW engine and a 51.8

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California Air Resources Board Pushes for Restoration of DOE Funding for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles; Tackles the Four Miracles

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Fuel cell system durability has improved and costs have been reduced through R&D, the ARB staff noted. In volume production, FCVs are expected to be cost competitive with other advanced vehicles, and are approaching the cost of advanced hybrid system even with current designs and high costs of materials.

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