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BAE Systems to supply up to 600 electric power and propulsion systems for new transit buses in Ireland

Green Car Congress

BAE Systems has been selected by Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and the Republic of Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA) to supply up to 600 electric power and propulsion systems for its new fleet of buses in Ireland. This also eliminates the need for cities to add costly charging infrastructure.

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University College Dublin Study finds Prius IV hybrids drive >60% of the time in zero-emissions mode under Irish conditions

Green Car Congress

Each volunteer was supplied with a Toyota Prius IV hybrid vehicle (Prius + Luxury grade with 17" wheels and a full suite of premium features) for one calendar week during November 2018. It conclusively shows that our self-charging hybrids are in zero emissions mode for well over half of their journeys, including on long drives.

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New HERE-SBD index identifies EV leaders and laggards in the US and Europe

Green Car Congress

Location data and technology company HERE Technologies, in conjunction with SBD Automotive, a global automotive research firm, published an interactive index that shows the developing state of electric vehicle (EV) demand and infrastructure readiness across the United States and Europe. Highlights of the HERE – SBD Automotive EV Index.

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Changes in overseas markets of charging pile companies

Setec Powerr

In order to reduce dependence on oil resources, improve the global energy structure, and reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, vehicle electrification has become a major trend. The global new energy vehicle market is still in a stage of rapid growth.

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China realizes charging piles, complete vehicles and accessories to go overseas

Setec Powerr

Demand for charging piles soars. With the rapid development of new energy vehicles, the demand for charging piles by car owners has also increased rapidly. The cross-border index shows that the global search index for new energy charging piles has been rising year by year since 2017, especially since 2020.

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UK chooses to axe electric vehicle grant programs as popularity skyrockets

Teslarati

Effective immediately, the United Kingdom has announced it will no longer supply EV grants for most consumer purchases. However, with inflation and gas prices at record highs globally, this could affect quite a large group of consumers. The press release also highlights the DfT’s new focus on charging stations.

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Lean Software, Power Electronics, and the Return of Optical Storage

Cars That Think

Goldstein: Oh, that’s interesting because the—I mean, where I was going with that connection to legislation is that—I think what Bob found in the EV transition is that the knowledge base of the people who are charged with making decisions about regulations is pretty small. They don’t really understand the technology. Fantastic advance.

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