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BYD and Shell partner on EV charging across China and Europe; R&D on battery performance and advanced charging

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BYD and Shell signed a strategic cooperation agreement to help accelerate the energy transition and improve charging experience for BYD’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) customers. The partnership will start in China and Europe and will extend to other regions across the globe.

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California passes 1M mark for cumulative sales of electric vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs

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379,125 PHEV (36% ). 63,141 PHEV (25.2%). Veloz analysts conclude that Tesla has benefited from California’s ZEV regulations, first mover advantage and the decision to couple EVs with an in-house charging network. The CEC updates its Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) sales figures quarterly by analyzing DMV data. 11,956 FCEV (1.1%).

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New Buick, BMW PHEVs for China

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Buick announced that it will shortly launch the Velite 5, its first extended range electric vehicle (EREV), in China. Last year, Buick launched the all-new LaCrosse Hybrid Electric Vehicle and hosted the world premiere of the Velite Concept, which served as the template for future new energy vehicles under Buick’s strategy in China.

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Comment on Toyota may adopt BYD's DM-i hybrid tech in China, report says by brfsa

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Because the Electrical infrastructure for charging in developing countries is still underdeveloped. It will take another 10-15 years to have a good infrastructure in Africa and South/Central America, so PHEV solves the polution and high gas prices. @Eugene Plaksienko In reply to Eugene Plaksienko.

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Geely Auto’s flagship Bo Rui GE hybrid selected as part of China’s diplomatic fleet; 48V MHEV or PHEV

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The Bo Rui GE comes in either a MHEV 48V mild hybrid or full PHEV plug-in hybrid version. Although Geely’s MHEV offers significant improvements, the company’s PHEV system offers even more. With the same 1.5TD engine, the Bo Rui GE PHEV comes with a combined maximum power of 192kW and maximum torque of 425 N·m. With an 11.3

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BYD’s Denza N8 SUV debuted in China, to be had in BEV and PHEV

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A couple of days in the past, the Denza N8, a brand-new SUV underneath BYD’s high-end model made its debut in China. The N8 might be to be had in two variations: BEV and PHEV, and its positioning is also less than the Denza N7. The BEV model adopts a closed grille design, week the PHEV model is supplied with a banner-shaped grille.

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Fraunhofer ISI/ICCT analysis of PHEV data finds real-world CO2 emissions 2-4x higher than official values

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For the study, the authors analyzed a comprehensive dataset of the real-world usage patterns for plug-in hybrid vehicles in Europe, North America, and China. The real-world share of electric driving for PHEVs, on average, is about half the share considered in the type-approval values.

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