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Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

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Manufacturers receive credits for each delivered vehicle based on the type of vehicle, range and other factors. In states already in the program, the automobile industry has successfully met the required percentage. The regulations mandate that a certain percentage of the vehicles delivered for sale in a state are ZEV vehicles.

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Balqon to build electric buses in China with SAIG

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California-based Balqon Corporation, a developer of heavy-duty electric vehicles, drive systems and lithium battery storage devices ( earlier post ), has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with China-based Sichuan Automobile Industry Co., Sichuan Automobile Industry Co.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

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One of the reasons behind the drastic increase in sales was the more affordable price range of the Tesla Model 3, a best-seller in the U.S., Car dealerships will advise you on the frequency of maintenance needed at the time of purchase. You can now purchase an electric vehicle at a fair price due to the existing tax credits.

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EIA: China promoting both fuel efficiency and alternative-fuel vehicles to curb growing oil use

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To counter this trend triggered by China’s rapid motorization, the Chinese government is adopting a broad range of policies, including improvements in the fuel economy of new vehicles and the promotion of alternative-fuel vehicles, EIA notes. China vehicle sales and gasoline consumption.

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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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China has made progress with automotive energy-saving technologies over the past 10 years through implementing passenger car fuel consumption limits and the use of fiscal policy to encourage the purchase of small cars, the government statement noted. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.

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Audi opens power-to-gas facility in Werlte/Emsland; e-gas from water, green electricity and CO2

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Audi has opened its e-gas plant in Werlte, making it the first automobile manufacturer to develop a chain of sustainable energy carriers. This gives it a total range of some 1,300 kilometers (808 miles). Customers can order a quota of e-gas when they purchase the car. Audi’s e-gas plant. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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UQM Technologies to Supply EV Propulsion Systems to Coda Automotive

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The agreement provides for the purchase of 20,000 propulsion systems over the initial two-year period following the launch of volume production. kWh lithium-ion battery supporting a real-world range of 90 to 120 miles depending on individual driving habits. Earlier post.) The Coda sedan uses a 33.8 headquartered in Harbin, China.

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