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Electric Vehicle Initiative Launched at Clean Energy Ministerial in Washington DC

Green Car Congress

At the Clean Energy Ministerial in Washington, DC, 19-20 July, ministers reaffirmed their commitment to previously-announced targets for the deployment of electric vehicles, which the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates will create global market momentum leading to at least 20 million electric vehicles on the road worldwide by 2020.

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BYD Shark attack! China’s plug-in hybrid ute set to maul the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux – and it’s coming to Australia!

EV Central

The 2024 BYD Shark has been launched at an event in Mexico City, with full details released on how the Chinese car giant plans to beat the likes of the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-MAX. READ MORE: 2025 Jeep Gladiator 4xe plug-in hybrid incoming: BYD Shark and Ford Ranger PHEV rival confirmed EVs in demand!

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China’s JAC plans Aussie push with EV ute benchmarked against Rivian R1T

EV Central

The US-developed and manufactured Rivian R1T is also named as being the benchmark for the new JAC ute, which suggests a modular skateboard platform, albeit with space for an ICE drivetrain in the PHEV. The average energy consumption claim is given as 25.7-27.5kWh. Kerb weight is listed as 2.3 2023 JAC JS6 SUV.

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PHEV Day 144, Saturday, 28 February 2009, Holds a Two Variety of Folks Meeting at Flying Star plus Run to 41st State Capital, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All - Saturday morning holds first a get-together of two variety of folks in Albuquerque -- EVnthusiasts, especially from the EAA (Electric Auto Association) and testy New Mexico Mensans. SPECIAL NOTE: Albuquerque has a PluginSupply PHEV Kit Dealer, George Daun GeoDaun@gmail.com.

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Upgrading to Happy Battery Pac on the "Spirit of DC" with Work Sessions with Robb Protheroe at PluginSupply, Monday - Wednesday, 26-28 January 2009

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, & EVnthusiasts, One & All - The "Spirit of DC" arrived at Robb Protheroe's PluginSupply location on Sunday, 25 Jan 09 in order to upgrade the PbA battery pack, which was found quite depleted. It's all part of the PHEV EVxperience!

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PHEV Day Off - Friday, 27 February 2009 - Albuquerque, New Mexico. And e-Catching Up On Thingies -- Webblogging, Email, Energy,

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All, Hopefully at the Kirkland AFB library, right here in Albuquerque, on a PHEV Day Off, EVJerry plans to catching up on thingies. especially webblogging, email, and a tad of energy per rest & relaxation, too! Do check back later in the evening on the "Spirit" as well.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Alone, the federal government plans to purchase more than 500 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) or EVs in fiscal year 2017. The project is the first of its kind in New Mexico and the first all-electric Bus Rapid Transit system in the United States. Municipal fleet electrification.

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