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Pike Research updates xEV forecasts; projects Ford to lead US PEV market, followed by GM

Green Car Congress

Pike Research has published an update to its earlier forecasts on xEVs: hybrid (HEVs); plug-in hybrid (PHEVs); and battery electric vehicles (BEVs). As a result of new assumptions, Pike Research has slightly reduced its forecasts for plug-in vehicles (PEVs: PHEVs and BEVs combined) from past forecasts. million in 2020, or 2.1%

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Plug-in Manufacturers Grow

Plug In Partners

Senior sources say that trials are currently underway in Japan, with a prototype that uses a rotary engine to charge the battery pack. Company bosses are said to be keen to put this system into production but no firm decisions will be made until the cost of batteries is reduced."

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives

EV Adoption

Probably the most needed and least controversial proposed change is the elimination of the phaseout of the tax cap that begins in the quarter after a manufacturer sells 200,000 BEVs or PHEVs in the US. To date, two manufacturers — Tesla and General Motors — saw the tax credit phaseout completely. Effective Date: Jan 1, 2022.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Considering the cost of batteries, these are disposable cars. Glad to see the variety & availability of electic commuter cars (vs hybrids & PHEV) is rising. Did you know that Toyota will not allow California’s NUMMI assembly plant (Toyota/GM joint venture) to export the Toyota Carolla/Tacoma to Japan?

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Volkswagen Group talks EV charging standards, electrification strategy

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DC quick charging will be available for VW’s battery electric vehicles, but not for their plug-in hybrids: PHEV usage patterns, in the company’s opinion, renders DC charging “unnecessary”. In terms of cost it is not so viable, and a diesel engine is already so efficient. ”. Nissan LEAF) or two separate charging doors (e.g.,

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