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ExxonMobil Outlook projects hybrids and advanced vehicles to account for nearly 50% of cars globally by 2040; fuel demand for for personal vehicles to peak and decline, while commercial transportation demand rises 70%

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Globally, ExxonMobil expects to see growth in plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, along with compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered vehicles. Additionally, to achieve proposed fuel-economy targets, personal vehicles will need to be smaller and lighter than they are today. Source: ExxonMobil Outlook.

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Toyota unveils i-ROAD 3-wheeled electric personal mobility vehicle concept at Geneva

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Toyota unveiled the new i-ROAD three-wheeled electric personal mobility vehicle (PMV) concept at the Geneva motor show. Driving range is around 30 miles, after which the battery can be fully recharged from a conventional domestic power supply in three hours. i-ROAD concept showing Active Lean in action. Click to enlarge.

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Toyota launches C+pod ultra-compact battery electric vehicle in Japan

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The new C+pod is a two-seater BEV designed as a mobility option that improves per-person energy efficiency. The supplied charging cable (100/200 VAC) connects directly to power outlets for charging. The C+pod launch will also demonstrate new services that can only be provided by BEVs. and TEPCO Energy Partner, Inc. kW motor (9.2

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Toyota launches 2013 Prius Plug-in MPG Challenge in US

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Participants will borrow a Prius Plug-in for 30 days. based network of for-profit and not-for-profit entities providing life services and work opportunities to low-income individuals and families, including the bakery that exclusively supplies brownies to Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream. with contributions totaling $20,000.

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The Business of Plugging In: Building the Full Ecosystem for a Successful Plug-in Vehicle Industry in the US

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As one of the speakers put it to the attendees, the bulk of which came from Southeast Michigan, plug-in vehicles will a major career path for most of the people in the room. “I’m very encouraged that carmakers now see as allies the utilities, plug-in advocates, community and regional efforts like ProjectGetReady.”

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Piaggio Introduces Plug-in Hybrid Version of MP3 Scooter

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The Piaggio Group has introduced the MP3 Hybrid, a plug-in hybrid version of its MP3 three-wheeled scooter. kW, 15N·m synchronous brushless permanent magnet traction motor are mechanically and electronically linked and simultaneously supply power to the wheel. Tags: Hybrids Personal Transit Plug-ins. Click to enlarge.

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ExxonMobil: diesel will surpass gasoline as the number one global transportation fuel by 2020

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By contrast, gasoline demand will be relatively flat, despite the doubling of the global personal vehicle fleet over the Outlook period from more than 800 million vehicles to more than 1.6 Transportation fuel mix in millions of oil-equivalent barrels through 2020. Source: ExxonMobil Outlook. Click to enlarge. Source: ExxonMobil Outlook.

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