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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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However, generally speaking, the government continued, China has not achieved a breakthrough with new energy automobiles and core components of the key technologies. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. Energy-saving and new energy vehicles have become the development direction of the international automobile industry.

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Deloitte global survey gauges consumer prospects for EVs in China, Europe and Americas; China leads

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The survey, conducted among 1,163 consumers in China, coincides with the 14 th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2011) this week. Sixty-six percent of Chinese consumers surveyed say they are “much more likely” to consider an EV if the cost of fuel rises to 10 RMB a liter (US$1.53/liter, gallon US).

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Flash Drive: 2024 Polestar 2 Single and Dual Motor

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This combination resulted in strong recharging and a fun way to drive with limited touching of the brake pedal. We also feature those efficient gas-powered vehicles that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class. Safety The 2024 Polestar 2 has earned a 5 Star safety rating by the NHTSA , the National Highway Safety Administration.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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Even thought Stellantis, the megacompany formed by the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA of France, appeared to be slow on the shift to EVs, they’ve been playing a good game of catch-up. The Swedes (with some Chinese help) are bringing more EVs. We also feature those that are among the top mpg vehicles in their class.

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Chinese automakers bring hybrids and plug-ins to Detroit, Geneva auto shows

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At least two Chinese automakers are bringing some of their new energy vehicles—hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric—to two of the major international auto shows in the first quarter of this year. Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Guangzhou Automobile Group. Click to enlarge. Qoros Auto Co. GAC Group ranks No.

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Here Come the PHEVs

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liter turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder engine producing 148 horsepower and returning about 48 mpg. This cute and sporty beetle-esque electric car comes with optional photovoltaics for solar power, and will be powered by a pack of Li-ions that will allow drivers to go about 100 miles before needing to recharge.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans.

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