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Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade

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Honda last week announced key targets for sales of electrified vehicles in North America, with a plan to make battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs and FCEVs) to represent 100% of its vehicle sales by 2040, progressing from sales of 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2035.

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2017 Volkswagen e-Golf: first drive of updated 125-mile electric car

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While the current model year is winding to a close, 2017 e-Golfs are just now reaching dealers in the handful of states where the compact electric car is offered for sale. The 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf, the only battery-electric car sold by VW in the U.S., got a large range boost for its third year on the market.

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Suzuki reports fuel economy testing irregularities in Japan but says no need to amend values

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Suzuki reviewed the measuring process of driving resistance of all 16 models currently available for sale in Japan. The issues do not apply to products sold under the Suzuki badge outside of Japan.

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Panasonic and Tokyo Gas introduce home fuel cell unit for condominiums

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Tokyo Gas is aiming for sales of 500 units in FY 2015 (ending March 31, 2015). In a model case, users can cut around ¥30,000 to ¥40,000 ($306 to $408) from their annual utility bills, and reduce annual CO 2 emissions by approximately 1.0 Ene-Farm for condominiums specs. Launch date. April 1, 2014 (scheduled). Performance. 200 W - 750 W.

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Senate version of “Fiscal Cliff” legislation includes 12 energy tax extenders; boost for algae

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Among other provisions for municipal solid waste, hydro, and biomass facilities, production tax credits for wind facilities are extended to 1 January 2014. The special rule for sales or dispositions to implement FERC or state electric restructuring policy for qualified electric utilities is extended to 1 January 2014.

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Lightning Motorcycles electric bike with Remy motor cracks 200 mph

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In addition to its commercial bikes now sold in North America, Asia and Europe, Lightning is already manufacturing their Superbikes with a Remy HVH250 motor for sale.

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Batteries included: Electric Morgan Super3 concept previews British brand’s electric dream

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The data captured from virtual testing prompted the use of two small side-mounted radiators, with the left-hand side used to cool the electric motor and inverter while the right chills the battery. Instead, the XP-1 thinking will be transferred to Morgan EVs of the future.

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