Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2014

Brazil, Russia, India, and China (the BRIC nations) will represent the largest increases, as the percentage of global road transportation energy consumed by these nations is forecast to grow from 20% in 2014 to 36% in 2035. Similarly, ethanol has done well in the United States and Brazil, but expansion into other countries has been slow.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

The KWID CONCEPT is powered by the latest-generation downsized 1.2-liter ready—being pre-disposed to receive batteries for electric use—and comes with a charging plug behind the Renault logo. Aviation Connected vehicles Electric (Battery) Vehicle Systems' KWID Concept. Click to enlarge. The KWID CONCEPT is also Z.E

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2013

Even in the BRICs, ICE downsizing has become a big deal. The survey found that most companies are hedging their bets and spreading funding across a wide range of areas, with ICE downsizing and plug-in hybrids expected to receive the greatest investment over the next 5 years. Brazil: 35% believe the share will be 1-5%.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

The PHEV does not require the heavy, costly batteries required by other electric cars, nor does it suffer from a limited range or poor freeway performance. It is alarming to see comparisons of the Chevrolet Volt PHEV with battery electric cars when the comparison focuses only on the electric range and ignores the other important differences.

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