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California auto sales: EVs and hybrids surged in 2020 as PHEVs plunged

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California is the trend-setter for green vehicles in the U.S. It’s also far and wide the nation’s largest market for electric vehicles—and for plug-in hybrids. in many respects. Despite the state’s efforts, PHEVs haven’t been gaining market ground in recent years.

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Purolator deploys fully electric delivery vehicles in Vancouver; Motiv Power Systems

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Purolator will continue to introduce new types of advanced-technology vehicles to its existing fleet of 315 hybrid-electric vehicles to improve delivery performance and safety and to reduce the organization’s overall GHG emissions.

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Kia outlines 5-year plan for more green vehicles; Optima PHEV, Niro hybrid, FCV; $10.2B investment

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Kia Motors outlined its mid- to long-term plans for the development of a greatly increased range of environmentally friendly vehicles, with the goal of becoming a leader in the low-emissions car market by 2020. All-new Optima Hybrid (Korea Spec K5 Hybrid). Optima PHEV and Niro hybrid. trillion won (US$10.2

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Hyundai And Kia Target # 2 Slot In Green Vehicles By 2020

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While they had to backpedal on misstated gas-mileage figures over the last couple of years, Hyundai and Kia are moving forward with ambitious green-car plans regardless. The corporately-conjoined Korean carmakers are aiming for the global number two slot in green vehicles by 2020 (after hybrid powerhouse Toyota, presumably).

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BYD’s Qin plug-in hybrid the best selling automotive EV in China

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2 nd -generation Dual Mode (DM II) plug-in hybrid system of the Qin. BYD’s second-generation Dual-Mode, plug-in hybrid electric sedan Qin has posted a second month of strong sales in February. Trends in March now make it “China’s Best-Selling Electric Vehicle” according to China’s National Passenger Car Association.

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Reports: Toyota and BMW to expand partnership on fuel-efficient vehicles, with Toyota providing hybrid and fuel cell technology to BMW

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and BMW will expand their partnership, one aspect of which will be Toyota providing hybrid systems and fuel cell technology to BMW. Toyota already provides hybrid technologies to Mazda Motor. The Nikkei reported that Toyota Motor Corp. Kyodo News also reported the same, attributing it to “Toyota sources”. Earlier post.).

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Report: Toyota and BMW discussing broad partnership; diesel and hybrid technologies

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In August, Toyota announced a partnership with Ford to develop rear-wheel drive hybrid system for light trucks, among other technologies. Under the proposed arrangement, BMW will provide diesel engines for Toyota’s passenger vehicles sold in Europe, most likely 2-liter versions for midsize cars. Earlier post.).

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