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Mercedes-Benz launching round-the-world fuel cell car drive

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Mercedes-Benz intends to use the F-CELL World Drive is to demonstrate the efficiency and suitability for everyday use of fuel cell technology, and at the same time campaign for the development of a global hydrogen filling station network. Such an undertaking would not be possible, using purely battery-powered electric vehicles.

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Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

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In today’s model range the Volvo S60, V60 and XC60 form one vehicle cluster. The gasoline plug-in hybrid is ideal for the American motorist who wants an electric car while at the same time retaining all the power and capacity that comes in his or her. and Russia. The car has a total operating range of up to 600 miles (960 km).

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Green Hydrogen Cars: How They are Different?

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  After understanding the advantages and witnessing the growth tesla had, throughout the following decade, global automakers have been lining up with bold new promises to fully electrify their line range of cars. Why Fuel cells are Preferred? Hydrogen as Clean Energy. The most prevalent chemical element in nature is hydrogen.

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VW Chief Executive Says Company Will Introduce EVs Based on the Up! New Small Family in 2013; Cautions Against Electro-Hype

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Within a decade, he added, Volkswagen wants to offer significant numbers of pure electric cars at affordable prices and with the range expected by customers. Winterkorn noted that the industry is experiencing its worst crisis in decades, with a collapse in the global market of 18% in the first half of this year.

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

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In early 2019, Reuters estimated that the top 29 global auto manufacturers had already pledged to invest more than $300 billion towards developing electric vehicles (EVs) and supporting technologies including autonomous driving capability. Yet, even with the global EV market share projected to grow from only about 2.6