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Light-duty ZEVs accounted for 21.1% of new vehicles sold in California in Q1

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California posted new light-duty zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales—battery-electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and fuel cell vehicles (FCEV)—of 124,053 units in Q1 2023, representing 21.1% of sales (95,946 units); PHEVs accounted for 21.9%; and FCEVs accounted for 0.7%. in Q1 2023, BEVs represented 77.3%

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Event: City of Los Angeles Taking Green To the Streets

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Roush F-650 EV; Elgin PHEV Street Sweepers; Beam Charging. The route to electrification is now going through the City of Los Angeles. “Los Angeles is a laboratory for innovation and new technology–a place that is always guiding the future,” LA Mayor Eric Garcetti said at the opening.

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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

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Most of the vehicles debuting at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show were powered by some sort of electricity. A big difference in the last generation 500e and the new model is the 2024 is built on a dedicated EV platform, not merely a battery and motor dropped into the gasoline version. Electrified Debuts Dominate the Scene.

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Housing Authority of Los Angeles begins testing of BYD plug-in hybrid electric vehicles

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The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) and China-based BYD Motors Inc. The agreement was signed and BYD vehicles were put into service at HACLA Offices in Los Angeles. gasoline engine can be engaged to extend the range another 300+ miles while charging the batteries. Earlier post.)

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Chrysler/DOE Ram PHEV project exploring battery life modeling

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Chrysler is showcasing its two-mode Ram Truck Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), equipped with a 12 kWh, 33 Ah cell, 355V Li-ion battery pack from Electrovaya, at the Washington DC Auto Show. grid storage and load balancing for the battery pack; and integration with renewable energy. Battery life.

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Mitsubishi shows XR-PHEV concept at LA Show

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Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV on stage in LA. MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. he Concept XR-PHEV features Mitsubishi Motors advanced connected car technology that makes use of the next-generation information systems.

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Honda Clarity Fuel Cell sedan makes N. American debut at LA Auto Show; available in California late 2016; PHEV in 2018

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The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell sedan ( earlier post ) made its North American debut at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show as Honda announced additional details for the vehicle’s entry into the US market. The platform underpinning the Clarity Fuel Cell also serves as the foundation for the next-generation PHEV.

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