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DOE: median EV range in US grew from 73 miles in MY 2011 to 125 miles in MY

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In model year 2011, there were just three different models of all-electric vehicles (AEV) available and their ranges on a full charge (according to the Environmental Protection Agency) spanned from 63 to 94 miles. From 2011 to 2018, the median of the AEV ranges increased by 52 miles: from 73 to 125 miles. Source: DOE.

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Study estimates that PM2.5 pollution in US was responsible for 107,000 premature deaths in 2011; 28% associated with transportation

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was responsible for 107,000 premature deaths in 2011, at a cost to society of $886 billion. Total damages and attributable premature mortality associated with anthropogenic emissions in 2011 ($ billions) by sector, pollutant, and emission height. pollution (particulates and precursors) in the United States. Goodkind et al.

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75% of plug-in vehicles sold in the US in 2018 were made in the US

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For every year except 2011, the United States has produced the majority of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) sold in the United States, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). In 2011, 55% of the PEVs sold in the United States were produced in Japan, 43% in the United States, and 2% in France.

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DOE: median driving range of EVs tops 250 miles for MY2020

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Since 2011, significant improvements in battery technologies and overall EV efficiency have led to an expanding number of EV models and increased driving ranges. The median EPA estimated range for all EV models offered in the 2020 model year exceeded 250 miles, according to figures from the US Department of Energy (DOE).

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Moscow rolling out all-electric bus fleet in New Moscow district

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Argenbright, Robert (2011). In 2011, Russian President Dmitriy Medvedev announced that the city of Moscow would expand spatially, with federal agencies relocating to the annexed area. Besides, under the life-cycle service contracts, the electric buses operated in the fleet will be serviced by the manufacturers. Argenbright, Robert.

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LSBU researchers investigating metal hydride hydrogen storage for buses

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From Adelhelm & Jongh (2011). Hydrogen is stored by reaction with a metal to form a hydride (exothermic reaction). On demand, the hydrogen is released from the hydride (endothermic reaction), utilizing the waste heat of the fuel cell. EP/T022760/1. EPSRC funding award. Total value of this project is £979,291 (Oct. doi: 10.1039/C0JM02593C.

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Volvo Car Group exceeds 600,000 vehicles sold on the CMA platform

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It has grown its global sales from 449,255 in 2011 to more than 700,000 in 2019; more than doubled its revenue from SEK 126 billion (US$14.4 billion) in 2011 to SEK 274 billion (US$31.3 billion (US$183 million) in 2011 to SEK 14.3 billion) in 2019, and strengthened its operating profit from SEK 1.6 billion (US$1.6

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