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BYD takes 20% of Japan’s EV imports in January after launching just last year

Baua Electric

In September, BYD launched another low-cost EV , its Dolphin electric hatch. An extended range version (150 kWh battery) offers up to 295 miles (476 km) range, starting at ¥4 million ($27,000). Most imports were luxury brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi. Starting at ¥3.63

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Technical review outlines challenges for both batteries and fuel cells as basis for electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

They begin by observing that the EU’s goal of 95 gCO 2 /km fleet average emissions by 2020 can only be met by means of extended range electric vehicles or all-electric vehicles in combination with the integration of renewable energy (e.g., can be realized at low cost, the authors suggest. wind and solar). kgH 2 /min.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

Already Porsche, Mercedes and other high-end automotive manufacturers are making such PHEVs because of the availability of low-cost electricity from wind and solar and the availability of government incentives which make them competitively priced in the beginning. The convenience and low cost of this concept alone merit attention.

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