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Volvo Cars introducing production S60L T6 Twin Engine PHEV at the Shanghai Motor Show; on sale next week

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Sales of the S60L T6 Twin Engine begin next week in China. The car is powered by a Drive-E four-cylinder 2–liter gasoline engine, linked to rear-axle drive 50 kW electric motor, powered by an energy-optimized 11.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Recharging time varies with amperage. Earlier post.) Markets where sold.

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Penske Truck Leasing joins CharIN to promote electric commercial vehicle charging standards

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Penske Truck Leasing has joined the Charging Interface Initiative ( CharIN ), a worldwide industry alliance focused on promoting Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging electric vehicles (EVs) of all types. Penske Truck Leasing Co., The Charging Interface Initiative e.V. CharIN e.V)

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Ford announces China electrification push with new Mondeo PHEV and long-range electric SUV; 70% electrified line-up by 2025

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According to the Society of Automotive Engineers of China, by 2025 new energy vehicles are expected to account for more than 15% of total passenger vehicle sales in China. If the battery of the Mondeo Energi is running low, it can easily be charged at home or the office. Globally, the company is investing $4.5 kWh battery.

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Air Products and Suzuki Shokan jointly to develop hydrogen fueling for Japan’s material handling market

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—Ed Kiczek, global business director – Hydrogen Energy Systems at Air Products. Hydrogen-powered equipment provides consistent power during use and does not experience decreased performance or wear down as battery units do when nearing change-out or recharge time.

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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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China is targeting the cumulative production and sales of more than 5 million new energy vehicles, including fuel cell vehicles, by that time as well. The next 10 years will usher in the transformation of the global automotive industry and offer important strategic opportunities. Electric drive system power density of 2.5

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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 February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year. 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. Earlier post.)

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The Case for EV Charging in Every City - Big or Small

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A recent report from BlueWeave Consulting forecasts a global compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6% During that time, EV sales are expected to double. Local hotels, motels, restaurants and other businesses that hope to attract people passing through have a lot to gain by offering a place to recharge. If the U.S.