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Buick announces VELITE 6 PHEV, BEV models for China

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Buick will add two new models to its China portfolio—the VELITE 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and VELITE 6 battery-electric vehicle (BEV)—to tap into the fast-growing domestic demand for new energy vehicles. Earlier post.) The VELITE 5 is based on the Chevrolet Volt.

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The Best Electric SUVs on the Market

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The electric vehicle market has expanded rapidly in the last few years as automakers have introduced a variety of EV models to keep up with demand. Electric SUVs: Prices and Range The two biggest factors that have influenced most potential electric SUV drivers are the price of the vehicle and its range. The good news?

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Navigant forecasts MHD vehicle market to nearly double by 2035 with declining share of conventional engines; gases win out over electricity

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Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs)—including battery-electric (BEVs), plug-in hybrid (PHEVs), propane autogas (PAGVs) and natural gas vehicles (NGVs)—will grow from 5.0% of the market in 2014 to 11.2% Changes in the MDHV market are being driven by rising fuel costs and environmental concerns. Source: Navigant.

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Indianapolis plans to add 425 PHEVs and BEVs to municipal fleet by 2016

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The new Indy fleet vehicles will include 100% electric models, such as the Nissan LEAF, as well as plug-in hybrid models like the Chevrolet Volt and the Ford Fusion Energi, which offer extended range. America’s dependence on oil ties our national and economic security to a highly-unpredictable, cartel-influenced global oil market.

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Ford running 12-month trial of 20 plug-in hybrid Transit Custom vans in London

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The project, supported by Transport for London, features a 12-month trial of 20 new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom vans that reduce local emissions by running solely on electric power for the majority of city trips such as deliveries or maintenance work. million (US$5.8-million) million) grant from the Advanced Propulsion Centre.

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EU 2014 PEV registrations: +36.6% full year; ?7.7% in Q4

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The remaining 11,797 was made up of extended?range range electric vehicles (EREVs) and plug?in in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), down (?35.2%) Looking at the EU’s major markets: the UK saw the largest increase over the year (+300.8% 35.2%) compared to Q4 2013.

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Near-Term Prospects for Automotive Li-ion Batteries: 21% of Hybrid and EV Market by 2011

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In the near-term (2011), lithium-ion batteries could grow to represent about 21% of the hybrid and EV advanced battery market, according to Dr. Menahem Anderman, President of Advanced Automotive Batteries and the organizer of last week’s Advanced Automotive Battery Conference 2009. PHEVs and EREVs require $7/gallon.

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