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BMW’s 300-mile EVs, Hyundai Tucson plug-in range and mpg, Foxconn in Wisconsin: Today’s Car News

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Hyundai released better numbers for its Tucson Plug-In Hybrid SUV. And what EV might Foxconn build in Wisconsin? BMW provided splashy product news for two upcoming electric vehicles, both expected to get the German brand to hit a higher driving-range peg. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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On the road with EV News

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Mercedes Quite the concept The ultra-long-range EQXX concept car claims up to 1000 miles in range. Wisconsin state capitol in Madison. Plug-in hybrids Record sales, too It wasn’t just EVs with record sales in the U.S. Plug-in hybrids upped their presence as well. Chrysler Airflow concept SUV. Ford Escape.

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MIT, Ford researchers find lightweight conventional vehicles could have lower lifecycle GHG impact than EVs depending upon location

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In fact, for the midsized cars considered in our analysis, model results suggest that aluminum lightweight vehicles with a combustion engine would have similar emissions to hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in about 25% of the counties in the US and lower than battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in 20% of counties.

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Study: even with high LDV electrification, low-carbon biofuels will be necessary to meet 80% GHG reduction target; “daunting” policy implications

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They found that with high rates of electrification (40% of miles traveled) the petroleum-reduction benchmark could be satisfied, even with high travel demand growth. The researchers also considered intermediate (20% electric-powered miles) electrification—halfway between the high and low.

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EcoCAR Teams Roll Out Architectures; Plug-in Li-ion Packs and Renewable Energy Common Attributes

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Students were encouraged to explore a variety of solutions including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, fuel cell, electric, and extended range electric vehicles. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). Fuel Cell Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FCPHEV). Full Function Electric Vehicle (FFEV).

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Feature: The Genesis Experience

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It’s confusing because the same terminology is used by other car company’s to describe hybrid vehicles with no plug-in capability.] GV60 Expanded Range The 2024 GV60 will be available for the first time as a rear-wheel drive model that adds up-to 46 miles or 19% more estimated range on a full charge.

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Study: Reducing Future Transportation CO2 Emissions to Kyoto Protocol Levels Will Require Combination of Vehicle Technology and Smart Growth

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A Georgia Tech City and Regional Planning study on climate change concludes that “smart growth” combined with the use of hybrid vehicle technology could reduce cities’ carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions significantly by 2050. Percent change in median CO2 by scenario relative to 2000. Stone et al. 2009) Click to enlarge. Stone et al.

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