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Fraunhofer ISI/ICCT analysis of PHEV data finds real-world CO2 emissions 2-4x higher than official values

Green Car Congress

A new analysis of the real-world usage of more than 100,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles shows a large deviation between on-road CO 2 emissions and fuel efficiency and the official vehicle type-approval values. —“Real-World Usage Of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles”.

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US plug-in hybrid sales hit a record high in 2023

Baua Electric

Plug-in hybrids reached record sales in 2023, with more than 250,000 vehicles sold, or about 20% of total plug-in vehicle sales, according to the Department of Energy. The combined market share of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs rose to 16.3% The combined market share of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs rose to 16.3%

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TM4 and Cummins jointly developing range-extended electric plug-in powertrain for Class 7/8 buses

Green Car Congress

TM4 and Cummins are jointly developing a plug-in hybrid powertrain for Class 7/8 transit buses that can reduce fuel consumption by at least 50% compared to conventional hybrid buses. The range-extended electric drive system comprises a gen-set (Cummins’ Euro 2019 B4.5 The Cummins B4.5 The Cummins B4.5

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2020 Mini Cooper S E Countryman All4 plug-in hybrid: EPA range and mpg improve

Green Car Reports

One of the best arguments for plug-in hybrids is that they’re one-size-fits-all vehicles, enabling owners to plug-in when they’re going about their normal weekday commute routine—keeping the miles all or mostly electric—and yet giving them the freedom to go well beyond where charging networks might easily permit on the.

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Tesla confirms it is developing wireless inductive EV charging

Teslarati

Tesla confirmed it is developing a wireless inductive electric vehicle charging platform for owners in an interview with Jay Leno. Tesla sells wireless charging unit firm Wiferion, but keeps its engineers: report Up until now, Tesla kept its developments of wireless EV charging underwraps.

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Volkswagen Group’s MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain; foundation for Golf GTE, A3 e-tron, and more

Green Car Congress

The MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain serves both the A3 e-tron and the Golf GTE. The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., Example of an MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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Why Your Electric Car’s Charging is Slowing Down?

Setec Powerr

Have you ever found yourself plugging in your electric vehicle only to come back later and discover it’s only half-charged? While these are valid concerns, there are several other factors that could be causing your EV’s charging speed to decrease. When your battery is empty, it will charge the fastest.