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Explorer Hybrid mpg, Lincoln’s plug-in hybrid, Tesla’s China advantage: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Tesla has been given a purchase tax exemption from the Chinese government. The Ford Explorer Hybrid gets fuel economy numbers. We drive Lincoln’s new plug-in hybrid. And could rust generate power? All this and more at Green Car Reports.

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J.D. Power forecasts hybrid- and battery-electric vehicles will represent 7.3% of global auto sales in 2020

Green Car Congress

Interest in HEVs and BEVs is driven by a dramatic reduction in or elimination of tailpipe emissions, and the increased fuel economy of these vehicle types helps reduce the world’s dependence on oil. These factors include market trends, regulatory environment, consumer sentiment and technology development in these markets.

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Exploring the adoption of EVs in the US, Europe and China; charging scenarios and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Between 2009 and 2011, Chinese buyers purchased 13,000 EVs and PHEVs—more than U.S. Fleet-wide average fuel economy standards in all regions are driving demand for more efficient vehicle technologies. In the short run, preserve the implicit road tax exemption for EV owners by minimizing road use EV surcharges.

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

Green Car Congress

2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. The fifth annual report on China’s auto industry—2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report—says that the next 20-30 years will be a “critical period” that will see the formation of a global new-energy vehicle industry. Electric drive system power density of 2.5

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Flash Drive: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

Clean Fleet Report

But hold on, there is more technology coming to electric vehicles with 1,200-volt charging capability, which is just now being introduced by the Chinese auto manufacturer BYD. The Ioniq 5 qualifies for the federal $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit as does the Mustang Mach-E. The back seat uses EV advantages.

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Road Test: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

Clean Fleet Report

Polestar and Volvo were acquired by Geeley, a Chinese automobile company, in 2010. Speak with your dealer about any available federal or state tax credits that could reduce the price you pay. The simple naming aside, all Polestar models offer highly developed electric technology and performance.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The Road Noise Cancellation and Engine Order Cancellation systems will provide vehicle manufacturers with the ability to greatly improve in-cabin refinement, with additional design opportunities for optimising vehicle weight reduction and fuel economy.

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