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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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A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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Pike Research forecasts China plug-in market to reach 152,000 units/year by 2017, falling short of government targets; BEVs to dominate

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The government of China—now the world’s largest automotive market—has made vehicle electrification central to its plan for growing the automotive market both domestically and internationally, and accordingly has created many national and local incentives for plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) purchases. BEV/PHEV cars that were.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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Ford will also be introducing the C-MAX Hybrid and the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid—also to be built at Michigan Assembly— for sale in the second half of next year. Earlier post.). Ford’s near-term electrification plan calls for the company to triple production capacity of its electrified vehicle range by 2013.

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Electric-Car Efficiency: Forget MPGe, It Should Be Miles/kWh

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Two days ago, we ran down all the rated ranges of every plug-in electric car offered for sale in the U.S. In part, that's because the unit the EPA uses doesn't actually have much to do with the electricity owners use to recharge the battery packs that power their electric cars. market this year.

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

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The team, led by Professor Jeremy Michalek, assessed existing and potential charging infrastructure for plug-in vehicles in US households using data from the American Housing Survey and the Residential Energy Consumption Survey. Electric (Battery) Forecasts Infrastructure Plug-ins' —Traut et al. 2013.10.001.

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London Calling: Congestion Charge Recharges Electric Cars

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Mitsubishi could be the first with cars for sale if the UK distributor has its way. We want to test it and get it into production,” Mr [Anders] Jensen, head of the Smart brand team, told the Financial Times on Wednesday.The brand chose London for the pilot in part because of its network of free public recharging stations.

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Jeep reveals Recon, Wagoneer S and Avenger EVs; on-sale from 2023

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Via a Youtube video on its official channel, Jeep also rolled out a new small BEV called the Avenger that is to be built and sold in Europe and showed a plug-in hybrid version of the large Wagoneer SUV, which has been hinted at previously. So what chances any or all of these vehicles coming to Australia?

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