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Hyundai to expand India lineup to 6 BEVs by 2028

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It is evident from the government’s conducive regulations/policies, offering various incentives and benefits to stakeholders that it is serious about implementing measures to achieve its carbon neutrality roadmap which includes electrification as well.

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Chinese researchers develop novel aluminum–graphite dual-ion battery

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The AGDIB’s electrode materials consist of environmentally friendly low-cost aluminum and graphite only, while its electrolyte is composed of conventional lithium salt and carbonate solvent. Compared with conventional LIBs, this battery (AGDIB) shows an advantage in production cost (~ 50% lower), specific density (~1.3-2.0

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Tesla Model S vs. BYD e6: An unusual test drive mash-up with one clear winner

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The Low Carbon Vehicle event, held every year at the Millbrook proving ground in the heart of Bedfordshire, is a must-attend event for green transport aficionados, consultants, and government agencies wanting to improve their fleet’s carbon footprint. Weekly column. By Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield.

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EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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Interestingly, according to the EPA figures, the Tesla Model S also is toward the bottom of fuel consumption figures for battery-electric vehicles, surpassing only the BYD e6 (the lowest of the BEVs), the Toyota RAV-4 and the Mercedes-Benz B-Class—the last two which have powertrains from Tesla. —EPA Trends report.

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BYD reports plug-in fleet test results; rapid charging not diminishing capacity

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BYD all-electric e6 Taxi in service in Shenzhen. In conjunction with the one-year anniversary of its all-electric vehicle Taxi fleet test, BYD announced high-level results of several pilots of its plug-in electric vehicles—the F3DM, e6 and eBUS-12—in fleet testing across the world. million kg) of carbon-dioxide.

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BYD to announce US launch plans for EVs and PHEVs at NAIAS

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BYD’s battery-electric e6 Premier (MY2012) and a new dual mode electric SUV S6DM will make their world premieres on the main floor exhibit space at the COBO Center at the 2011 NAIAS. Equipped with a BYD Iron-phosphate FE battery pack, the e6 Premier has an expected range of 300 km (186.4 liter gasoline engine.

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BYD’s plug-in hybrid F3DM went on sale (for fleet operators) late last year, and it’s supposed to launch its first all-electric model — the E6 — in the second half of 2009. BYD plans to sell its electric E6 and a plug-in hybrid sedan in the U.S.

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