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DiDi to introduce first shared EV fleet to Mexico; 700+ EVs and hybrids to start

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Launched in April 2018, DiDi Mexico offers its range of ride-hailing, taxi-hailing and food delivery services across 32 cities, covering 50% of the nation’s population. As the first new energy initiative for ride-hailing in Latin America, DiDi will introduce a fleet of electric and hybrid vehicles to its platform in Mexico.

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BYD will sell EVs in Brazil

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The Song, a hybrid, and the all-electric Yuan will be imported until the new factories built in Baha begin operations. His program calls for industries focused on a green economy and the need to modernize the automotive industry with hybrids. Another factor is the wider range of available EV models. Your feedback is welcome.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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For example, volume only fell by 5% for the Volvo XC40, which became the top-selling premium SUV in March, and the Range Rover Evoque registered 5,700 units, down by 3%. However, details by powertrain highlights that only pure electric cars (BEV) and plug-in hybrids (PHEV) drove this growth, as hybrids posted a decline of 11%.

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USDA and DOE award $12.2M to 10 research projects to accelerate bioenergy crop production and spur economic impact

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The potential benefits of this research range from decreasing oil consumption to increasing options for American farmers. Genomic and Breeding Foundations for Bioenergy Sorghum Hybrids. Stephen Kresovich, University of South Carolina, Colombia. Stephen Kresovich, University of South Carolina, Colombia.

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Volvo Buses has sold 3,000 electrified buses worldwide

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Volvo Buses has sold 3,000 hybrid, electric hybrid and electric buses to customers in 22 countries in Europe, South America, Asia and Australia. Following the introduction of Volvo Buses’ first hybrid buses in 2010, sales have increased steadily at the same time as the product range has undergone continuous development and expansion.

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BYD electric bus completes another trial in Bogotá

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The BYD Andino-12 electric bus had a carrying capacity of 80 passengers with a specified range of more than 250 km (155 miles). The single-charge range of the Andino-12 was confirmed between 270 and 280 km (168 to 174 miles), which complies with Bogota requirements for operating within the system. dB and 66.87

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