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ARPA-E Battery/Storage Exposition 14 Jan

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The projects in BEEST sought to develop a variety of rechargeable battery technologies that would enable EV/PHEVs to meet or beat the price and performance of gasoline-powered cars, and enable mass production of electric vehicles that people will be excited to drive. ARPA-E Workshops are open to the public by invitation.

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SEAT begins construction on battery lab in Spain

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In addition, a workshop will be set up that is specifically designed and equipped to carry out tests on electrified vehicles, with the capacity to work simultaneously with up to six cars. It will also feature a high-tech electronics lab to design and manufacture prototypes and build interfaces for the test systems.

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South Australia Gets Its First PHEV Prius Conversion

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The announcement was made at the MTA’s new multimillion-dollar Heavy Vehicle Workshop at Royal Park in Adelaide. Left to right, MTA South Australia Executive Director John Chapman chats with Kim Adelman of Plug-In Conversion Corporation (PICC). Tia Keast, a mechanical apprentice at MTA, is behind the wheel. Click to enlarge.

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ARB posts discussion draft of new proposed mobile-source emissions reduction strategy through 2030; Advanced Clean Cars 2 regulation

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The strategy calls for increasing the penetration of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and non-combustion zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) including battery-electric (BEV) and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) by more than 50% compared to current programs. Click to enlarge. Passenger vehicles.

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California ARB posts discussion document on $500M FY 2016-17 spend for low carbon transportation and fuels; $230M to fund CVRP

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prior to a 4 April 2016 public workshop on the development of the FY 2016-17 Funding Plan for Low Carbon Transportation and Fuels Investments and AQIP. CVRP offers vehicle rebates on a first-come, first-served basis for light-duty ZEVs, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), zero-emission motorcycles, and neighborhood electric vehicles.

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Audi aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% over the vehicle lifecycle by 2025

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This year, Audi will launch four more PHEV models, starting with the Audi Q5 55 TFSI e quattro, which has been available since summer. Since the end of 2018, the company has been conducting CO 2 workshops together with its suppliers to agree on effective measures. Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 2.4 – 2.1 97.9 - 111.9

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Skoda to set up second life battery hubs to power its retailers

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Skoda will use second-hand lithium-ion batteries from its PHEVs and BEV models to power its retailer network. The power hubs will provide energy to power the showrooms, workshop buildings and the charging infrastructure for customer cars. Skoda to set up second life battery hubs to power its retailers.