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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 Sonata PHEV. The 2016 Sonata PHEV features a 9.8

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BATT Awards $731,000 Contract for Development of Novel Electrolyte for Li-ion Batteries Based on New Salt

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The Batteries for Advanced Transportation Technologies (BATT) program recently awarded a $731,000 contract to University of Rhode Island chemistry professor Brett Lucht, co-director of the URI Energy Center, for the development of new electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries (LIB). Tags: Batteries.

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8-state alliance releases action plan to put 3.3M ZEVs on their roads by 2025

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Eight partnering states released their Multi-State ZEV Action Plan as the first promised milestone for the bi-coastal collaboration to pave the way for increasingly large numbers of zero emission vehicles: plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

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California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

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The ZEV regulations, which are now part of California’s comprehensive Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) program which also includes the LEV III tailpipe emissions standard, is the “technology-forcing piece” of the state’s regulatory package for light-duty vehicles. by about 1.9%. We want them to succeed and want them to make money on this.

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Tesla Model Y from Giga Texas is just one EPA approval away from first deliveries

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Currently, the Model Y from Gigafactory Texas is being produced with Tesla’s newest 4680 battery cells and new structural battery pack, has not gained its Certificate of Conformity, a document needed for a vehicle to be introduced into commerce. The Battery Pack likely required the EPA to certify the Model Y once again.

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EV Tax Credit: The Guide Your Car Dealer Doesn’t Want You To Read

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Federal EV Tax Credit To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), the US Government offers a federal EV tax credit of up to $7500 to anyone purchasing or leasing an electric car. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction. Not listed.

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

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House of Representatives that would prevent California from receiving federal waivers to set standards limiting the sale of gasoline-driven automobiles. The rules mandate that 35 percent of the new cars sold be plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV), EVs or hydrogen fuel cell by 2026.