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

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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. The real-world share of electric driving for PHEVs, on average, is about half the share considered in the type-approval values.

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Profiling purchases of clean vehicles in California by rebates; PHEVs surge

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The on-line report on Clean Vehicle Rebate Project Statistics leverages the rebate program database to provide a wide spectrum of information about the adoption and use of clean vehicles in California. Of those, ZEVs account for 7,404 (52%) and PHEVs for 6,542 (46%). CVRP rebates by month, all owner types. Click to enlarge.

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Driven: Alfa Romeo Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4

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And the small SUV PHEV is also the starting point for the company’s five-year ‘Zero to Zero’ plan. By 2027 it will be building nothing but EVs with zero tailpipe emissions… and therefore have a line-up containing zero ICE-powered models. The snappy name neatly sums up the objective. Split ends. With a turbo 1.3-litre

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Plug-In Prius Statistics Revealed

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Toyota has officially released several vital statistics pertaining to this Prius PHEV including a first look into the expected emissions and ability to operate in electric only mode.

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Audi’s European sales up 6% in November; A3 e-tron PHEV sales “extremely encouraging”

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In Europe, Audi increased sales by 6% to around 62,300 units, despite the model changeover for its bestseller, the Audi A4, and in spite of the background of the Volkswagen Group emissions issue. Since the start of the year, Audi has sold more than 1.64 million units, up 3.4%. Customers took delivery of 49,519 units in November. This was 5.8

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ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

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A statistical regression revealed that the total monetary benefit to consumers from state incentives significantly positively correlates with BEV sales when all 50 states and the District of Columbia are included. Total benefit and electric vehicle sales share for the ten states with the highest sales share of BEVs and PHEVs.

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Argonne team releases 2018 GREET LCA model

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To estimate the energy use and air emissions of byproduct hydrogen from steam crackers, Argonne added a by-product hydrogen production from steam crackers pathway to GREET 2018. The updates were based on recent literature, industry statistics, and company reports, and represent current practices of the global cobalt industry.

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