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CMU study finds limited dedicated residential parking and charging a significant barrier to mainstream EV adoption

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Shared street parking and charging may be an option for PHEVs in residential areas, since it is not necessary to charge every night, but dedicated parking with guaranteed access to charging is necessary for BEVs and likely expected by customers who purchase PHEVs. —Traut et al. 2013.10.001.

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JATO: global vehicle sales fall by 39% in March; electrified vehicles up to 17.4% new registration market share in Europe

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We have to remember that the industry was already operating in a challenging environment, especially towards the end of last year. This is in part due to the collapse of the Italian and French markets, on which small cars are heavily reliant for sales—in 2019, 38% of A and B segment registrations in Europe occurred in Italy and France.

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J.D. Power forecasts hybrid- and battery-electric vehicles will represent 7.3% of global auto sales in 2020

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Power and Associates estimates combined global sales of hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) will total 5.2 Global HEV, PHEV and BEV sales in 2010 are forecasted to total 954,500 vehicles, or 2.2% Breakdown of Global HEV and BEV Sales by 2020.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) contains both an electric powertrain and an internal combustion engine. There isn’t an electric car for sale in New Zealand today that has scored less than a total five-star ANCAP rating. EV MYTH ONE: EVs catch fire more than petrol cars. EVs have the highest car safety scores.

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Expert panel report finds achieving 1M plug-in vehicles in US by 2015 would require concentrated action to overcome barriers

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Virtually all major vehicle manufacturers and several start-up companies are offering—or are planning to offer soon—a PEV for sale in the US market. BEVs vs. PHEVS. However, the obstacles to mass commercialization of BEVs are even greater than the obstacles for PHEVs. Recharging Infrastructure.

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Governor Pataki On Board

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New York to Convert 600 Hybrids to PHEVs New York Governor George E. Bruno today announced a new $10 million State program to convert vehicles in the State fleet to plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and plans for the construction of a state-of-the-art alternative fuel research laboratory at the Saratoga Technology + Energy Park (STEP).

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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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for high-energy batteries for use in PHEV40 (PHEVs with a 40 mile all electric range) and EV light-duty vehicles. The ABR program is focused on cell chemistries (and all cell components that can impact performance and life, including electrolyte, binder, conductive additive, separator, etc.)

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