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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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The researchers also took into account data on company cars that had been provided by fleet managers. Patrick Plötz, Coordinator of the Business Unit Energy Economy at Fraunhofer ISI and lead author of the study. Statistically, private users of vehicles in Germany re-charge their plug-in hybrid vehicle only on three out of four days.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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The performance of the ReFactory will also relate to the ability to generate closed-loop supply flows with controlled costs (reuse, recycling for repair), and to develop new value-added skills (retrofitting, dismantling, fleet maintenance, preparation of batteries for the second life, etc.)

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Nissan, New York City launch LEAF electric vehicle taxi pilot

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This pilot program, which puts six LEAF taxis into service beginning this spring, will help Nissan, the city, the taxi industry and the public understand how EVs can be integrated into future taxi fleets. With quick charging, Nissan LEAF can be recharged to about 80% in under 30 minutes.

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Daimlers car2go launches large-scale all-electric vehicle car-sharing fleet in Amsterdam

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Part of the Amsterdam car2go EV fleet. Daimler subsidiary car2go launched one of the first large-scale all-electric vehicle car-sharing fleets in Amsterdam. Amsterdam will be the fifth city with a car2go service globally, but the first in Europe with an all-electric fleet. Click to enlarge.

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Kia launching new diesel 48V mild-hybrid powertrain in 2018 on Sportage; more models to come

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The roll-out of diesel mild-hybrid technology will contribute to the brand’s global efforts to improve whole-fleet fuel efficiency. In generator mode, the system harvests kinetic energy from the vehicle during in-gear deceleration and braking and uses the power to recharge the batteries.

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Blue Bird just delivered its 2,000th electric school bus

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The district maintains a bus fleet of more than 1,900 vehicles, and it transports over 123,000 students each school day on more than 1,400 bus routes. The school district has taken delivery of Blue Bird’s All-American RE model, which has a 155 kWh Li-ION NMC/ G cell battery, a 120-mile range and can carry 84 students.

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Tesla Model 3 used by Police Department reveals massive financial savings

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After sparring with the idea of purchasing another Ford Explorer for the police fleet, cost-effectiveness became the big question. Additionally, the Police Department is also considering purchasing another Model 3 to add to its fleet. If another Model 3 is added to the fleet, after four years, it will cost $95,800.