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EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. The light-duty vehicle category includes passenger cars and light trucks consistent with previous EPA criteria pollutant and GHG rules.

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BYD sold 1.86M light-duty NEVs in 2022, up 209%

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BYD reported that it sold 1,857,379 light-duty New Energy Vehicles in 2022, consisting of 911,140 battery-electric vehicles (49%) and 946,239 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (51%). Total NEV sales were up 213% year-on-year, with BEV sales up 184% and PHEV sales up 247%.

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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

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The rule establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035 100% of new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Sales of new ZEVs and PHEVs will start with 35% that year, build to 68% in 2030, and reach 100% in 2035.

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BYD tests PHEV pickup truck in Mexico [Video]

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However, after it was spotted in Mexico undergoing some rigorous-looking tests, news broke that BYD’s upcoming pickup truck will be a plug-in electric vehicle (PHEV). As a PHEV, comparing BYD’s hybrid pickup truck with fully electric cars like the Tesla Cybertruck or Ford F-150 Lighting would be similar to comparing apples to oranges.

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PHEV version of new VW Tiguan to have electric range of up to 100 km

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In addition, AC charging will be faster in all eHybrid versions, and DC charging will also be possible as standard for the first time. Based on the top-down principle, the lighting technology of a premium-class model will now be used in the mid-sized Tiguan. The Tiguan will be offered exclusively with an automated shift gearbox (DSG).

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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. Rounding out the propulsion options, the 2.5-liter

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Updated Audi Q7 SUV has 48V MHEV as standard, new PHEV option

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Audi’s updated Q7 SUV will have the company’s 48V mild-hybrid system (MHEV) as standard. The same applies to the Car-to-X service traffic light information, which is being rolled out in stages in selected European cities. In customer operation, this technology can reduce consumption by up to 0.7 liters per 100 kilometers.

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