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Ford reveals production version of Transit Custom PHEV at IAA Commercial Vehicles

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Ford revealed the production version of the new Transit Custom plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany. The Transit Custom PHEV targets an all-electric driving range of 50 kilometers (31 miles), and uses the multi-award-winning Ford 1.0-liter

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Ford of Europe piloting geofencing and blockchain technology to ensure PHEVs operate efficiently in city center low-emission zones

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Ford is extending its European plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) trial to Cologne. The study, which is also testing Ford PHEVs on the streets of London and Valencia, Spain, aims to better analyse and show the real-world benefits of such vehicles for the environment and for commercial vehicle owners and operators.

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Jaguar Land Rover produces more than 1.5M Ingenium engines; adds new straight-six diesel MHEV to family; fuel cell concept coming

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This is part of its Destination Zero mission and a commitment to reducing emissions and making environments cleaner through relentless innovation. The Wolverhampton site is complemented by a growing electrification ecosystem in the Midlands, with the Battery Assembly Center at nearby Hams Hall assembling PHEV and BEV batteries.

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Efacec licenses Qualcomm’s wireless EV charging technology

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Efacec Electric Mobility, a global supplier of energy, engineering, environment and transportation solutions, has licensed Qualcomm Halo wireless electric vehicle charging technology to commercialise WEVC systems for Plug-In Hybrid (PHEVs) and Electric Vehicles (EVs).

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California has invested $559M in cap-and-trade funds in ZEVs; state represents more than 40% of US ZEV sales

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The funding is from California Climate Investments , a statewide program that invests billions of cap-and-trade dollars to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen the economy and improve public health and the environment—particularly in disadvantaged communities. Heavy-duty trucks: 46 class 7+8 heavy duty zero-emission trucks.

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News: 2022 Range Rover Lineup Previewed

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All of this is no easy step, and Clean Fleet Report applauds JLR for making this commitment to a cleaner environment and a cleaner world. Inline six-cylinder (I6) plug-in hybrid electric Vehicle (PHEV) – 2023 model. The plugs arrive next year. Luxury and Efficiency. 2022 Range Rover. Powertrains. V8 gasoline.

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Lung Association report highlights health and climate costs of petroleum-based transportation and the benefits of shifting to ZEVs

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Relying almost exclusively on oil for transportation hurts our air, our health, and our environment. A separate analysis using the social cost of carbon estimated the annual climate benefits from the transition to cleaner vehicles through 2050. For the average driver, every tank of gas burned costs $18.42 Maine: $513 million.

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