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EIA: EVs and hybrids accounted for 11% of US light-duty vehicle sales in Q4 2021

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Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle sales in the Unites States have increased in recent months as sales of non-hybrid internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles fueled by gasoline or diesel decreased. Graph by the US Energy Information Administration, based on data from Wards Intelligence.

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Mercedes-Benz is pushing back its internal electrification goals: report

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Nearly two years ago, the carmaker stated that it was looking to have its electric cars and plug-in hybrids account for half of the company’s sales by 2025. This decision comes in light of sales figures for plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles, which were reportedly not meeting expectations.

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Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

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The study considers five different powertrains (internal combustion engine, hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid-electric, fuel-cell-electric, and battery-electric) and 12 cost components (purchase cost, depreciation, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, repair, taxes, registration fees, tolls and parking, payload capacity and labor).

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Renault Group and Plug Power launch HYVIA joint venture; ecosystem of fuel cell LCVs, green hydrogen & refueling stations

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Renault Group and Plug Power launched their joint venture HYVIA, as outlined in the memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreement signed in January. The joint venture is equally owned by the two partners and is chaired by David Holderbach, with more than 20 years of experience in strategic, product and international sales at the Renault Group.

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Electric Vehicles & Hybrids Surpass 10% of U.S. Light-Duty Vehicle Sales

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Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle sales in the Unites States have increased in recent months as sales of non-hybrid internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles fueled by gasoline or diesel decreased.

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SAE task force agrees on frequency of operation and power classes for wireless power transfer for light-duty plug-in vehicles

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After 3 years of international collaboration and investigation within the team, consensus had been reached on a nominal frequency of operation for the light duty vehicle guideline. Infrastructure Plug-ins Smart charging Standards' A common frequency of operation for WPT is essential for interoperability. 81.38 - 90.00

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BMW previews future 7 Series, battery-electric i7

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The new BMW 7 Series also comes with next-level internal combustion and plug-in hybrid drive technology. With the addition of the BMW i7, the BMW 7 Series will become the first fully-electric luxury sedan in the BMW line-up available with either an internal combustion engine or a plug-in hybrid drivetrain.

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