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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. Energy-saving and new energy vehicles have become the development direction of the international automobile industry. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less. mpg US) or less.

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Imperia introduces plug-in hybrid Imperia GP roadster

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L/100km (124 mpg US) plus 11.5 Using another control, the driver decides whether he/she intends to run the batteries down completely (in order to recharge them on the mains, having reached the destination), or wants to keep a reserve to be used when entering urban traffic. kWh/100km and the CO 2 emissions are below 50 g/km.

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Audi presents plug-in hybrid TT offroad concept car at Beijing; wireless charging

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Audi is presenting an Audi TT offroad concept at the Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. mpg US), a CO 2 equivalent of 45 grams per kilometer (72.4 Powered by the engine, it recharges the battery and thus extends the electric range. Audi TT offroad concept. Click to enlarge. Fuel consumption is 1.9

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Enova Delivers Hybrid Drive Systems to First Auto Works for Hybrid Buses

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mpg US) and discharge 20% less emissions. As the vehicle slows, during braking, the electric motor functions as a generator to recharge the batteries. The initiative will account for 5% of the automobile market, which is in accordance with China’s three-year development plan for the auto industry, released in February.

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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. liters per 100 kilometers and lower (78 mpg US) in ICEs, 82% would be less willing to purchase an EV. of GDP, and the reduction of carbon emissions by 17%. per gallon.

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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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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.