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Green NCAP LCA study shows detrimental climate and energy impact of increasing vehicle weight, including EVs

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The hybrid electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs) that were tested, have higher fuel consumption and due to increased emissions in the usage phase, have life cycle values in the range of 200‑240 g CO 2 -equivalent/km and an estimated 0.85‑1.0 According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), in 2022, 9.3

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Fraunhofer, KIT study finds CO2 mitigation potential of higher-range PHEVs greater than expected

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The team found that, contrary to common belief, a PHEV with about 60  km (37 miles) of real-world range currently electrifies as many annual vehicles kilometers as a BEV, despite having a much smaller battery. Also shown are the annual electrified VKT by BEV and PHEV with typical ranges as shaded areas under the curve. Plötz et al.

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BMW Group, Daimler, Ford, Audi & Porsche JV for up to 350 kW CCS ultra-fast charging network along major highways in Europe

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The goal is the quick build-up of a sizable number of stations in order to enable long-range travel for battery electric vehicle drivers. BEVs that are engineered to accept this full power of the charge stations will recharge brand-independently in a fraction of the time of today’s BEVs.

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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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In order to optimise fuel efficiency improvements in each vehicle type, automobile manufacturers need the flexibility to choose the most appropriate batteries from a technical and economic perspective. In full-hybrid vehicles, the stored energy is also used for a certain range of electric driving. Resources.

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Hitachi Develops Lithium-ion Batteries for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

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which develops and manufactures lithium-ion batteries for automotive applications such as hybrid electric vehicles, have developed new lithium-ion batteries for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, a first for the Hitachi Group. Hitachi and Hitachi Vehicle Energy, Ltd., Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.

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ZAP, Zhejiang Jonway Partner to Target China and Export EV Markets

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US-based electric vehicle provider ZAP and China auto manufacturer Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Jonway currently manufactures several thousand units per month of its A380 compact SUV in 3- and 5-door models and is expanding its product line with new model sedans and other automobiles. The Jonway A380. Click to enlarge.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8 The First Car Vietnamese Car Comes To North America When Vietnam’s largest company, the VinGroup, announced in 2017 they were entering the automobile manufacturing business, it probably didn’t get too much notice. seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. ( VinFast offers charging options.