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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

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The report shows that projected global ZEV adoption from 2015 to 2039 (based on the BNEF 2017 forecast) may follow an s-curve, similar to that of smartphone adoption in the US from 2005 to 2015. The new target, which is to be supported by as yet undefined state action, represents an aggressive 3.5-million million unit uptick in 5 years.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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The Group is not—unlike Toyota, Honda and Hyundai—announcing production dates and initial markets for its fuel cell vehicles. In 2009, we forecast that a breakthrough in hydrogen fuel cells could not be expected before the year 2020. Audi A7 Sportback h-tron. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). We are still convinced of this.

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