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Sales of electrified MINIs up 64.3% in 2021, 18% of total sales

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The winner of the year was the fully electric MINI Cooper SE. The MINI Electric even managed to almost double its sales (plus 98.2%). It is now the most popular model variant in the entire MINI product range. In addition, 18, 392 units of the MINI Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 PHEV were sold—a sales increase of 24.2%.

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Ford reveals production version of Transit Custom PHEV at IAA Commercial Vehicles

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Ford revealed the production version of the new Transit Custom plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hannover, Germany. The Transit Custom PHEV targets an all-electric driving range of 50 kilometers (31 miles), and uses the multi-award-winning Ford 1.0-liter

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. Two gasoline engines—a 1.5-liter

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Start of sales for the VW Golf eHybrid and Golf GTE PHEVs in Europe

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This allows a wider electric range. When the battery is charged, the Golf eHybrid and Golf GTE start electrically and therefore with zero local emissions. The Golf eHybrid covers up to 80 kilometers (50 miles) fully electrically, while the Golf GTE offers a locally zero emissions range of up to 62 kilometers (38.5

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BYD opens shop in the Caribbean with 10 new markets planned by the end of 2024

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China’s leading EV maker, BYD , is quickly gaining ground in overseas markets. The EV leader plans to enter ten new markets by the end of the year. With 331,817 new energy vehicles (EVs and PHEVs) sold in May (+38% YOY), BYD posted its second-highest sales month ever. Of them, nearly 146,400 were fully electric.

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Argonne report on characteristics of light-duty plug-in electric vehicles in US

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A new report from a team at Argonne National Laboratory examines the changing characteristics for light-duty plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) from 2010-2021, evaluating range, energy efficiency, costs, and performance. The sales-weighted average range for BEVs reached 290 miles in 2021 and 28 miles for PHEVs. More than 2.1

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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

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Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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