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DECEMBER 10, 2014

Total US sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs)—battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric—have increased in recent years, but still represent only about 0.7% of new vehicle sales in 2014 so far, up from 0.6% in 2013 and 0.4% Electric vehicles per 1,000 vehicles. Washington has exempted EVs from the state''s 6.5%

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JANUARY 2, 2014

Ford Motor Company announced the C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, a sun-powered hybrid vehicle that can deliver the efficiency of a plug-in hybrid without depending on the electric grid for recharging. C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, which will be shown at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas, is a collaborative project of Ford, SunPower Corp.

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APRIL 26, 2013

Among alternative drive systems, plug-in hybrids in particular offer great potential, Winterkorn said. The Volkswagen Group intends to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid models starting in 2014 and beyond. In the medium term the first choice in terms of alternative drive systems is plug-in hybrid technology.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Initially, a total of 14 models from several Volkswagen Group brands will be available with electric or hybrid drive technology by 2014. Initially, a total of 14 models from several Volkswagen Group brands will be available with electric or hybrid drive technology by 2014. The Volkswagen Group invests more than €7 billion (US$9.2

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OCTOBER 23, 2014

Navigant Research forecasts that plug-in EVs (which include plug-in hybrids and battery EVs), will represent 2.4% Accordingly, Navigant expects this luxury brand push to increase global sales of plug-in EVs significantly in the near term. Light-duty EV sales by scenario, world markets: 2014-2023. million units.

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APRIL 24, 2014

Navigant Research forecasts that the United States will remain the largest national market for light-duty plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) during the next 10 years, with LD PEV sales exceeding 514,000 in 2023. between 2014 and 2023. for the 2014-2023 timeframe. of the light-duty vehicle on the road in Tokyo. of the city’s fleet.

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JULY 29, 2014

The Electric Power Research Institute, 8 automakers and 15 utilities are working to develop and to demonstrate an open platform that would integrate plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) with smart grid technologies enabling utilities to support PEV charging regardless of location. Automakers and V2G. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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MAY 14, 2013

Volvo Buses’ new plug-in hybrid buses will begin field tests in Gothenburg, Sweden this month. Volvo Buses has already sold more than 1,000 of its conventional hybrid units; the plug-in version will facilitate the reduction of fuel consumption and carbon dioxide by 75 to 80%, compared with current diesel buses, the company said.

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AUGUST 26, 2014

Volvo Buses will officially launch the plug-in 7900 Electric Hybrid bus at the International IAA Commercial Vehicles show in September. The plug-in technology reduces fuel consumption and carbon dioxide by up to 75%, compared to a conventional diesel bus. Total energy consumption is reduced by 60%. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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APRIL 24, 2014

Volvo Cars has added an R-Design version of its V60 Plug-in Hybrid, which was has been one of the better selling plug-in vehicles in Europe since going on sale, and currently is in fifth place for the first quarter of 2014. 2015 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid R-Design. We sold almost 8,000 plug-in hybrids in 2013.

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MAY 20, 2014

million new light-duty vehicles (LDVs) will be sold globally in 2014, putting more than 1.2 Navigant forecasts that sales of conventional ICE vehicles will fall significantly over the period, experiencing a CAGR of -6.7%; the share of vehicles in use with conventional ICE powertrains will thus fall from 95% in 2014 to 45% in 2035.

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JULY 8, 2014

Porsche reported an almost 8% increase in sales during the first half of 2014 to 87,800 units. Also, almost one in ten customers opted for the Panamera S-E plug-in hybrid model. In the first six months of 2014, Porsche increased sales in all key regions. Earlier post.). Electricity is stored in a 9.4 kWh lithium-ion battery.

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

Ballard Power Systems has signed a long term supply agreement with Plug Power Inc. The new supply agreement replaces an existing agreement and creates the opportunity for Ballard to remain in a leading supply position for fuel cell stacks in Plug Power’s GenDrive systems.

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OCTOBER 12, 2014

A study by researchers at the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis finds that buyers of plug-in vehicles (PEVs) are substantially less satisfied with the dealer purchase experience than buyers of conventional vehicles—with the notable exception of Tesla buyers. In some cases, dealers outright discouraged PEV purchases.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

to develop a series plug-in hybrid system for Balqon’s line of heavy-duty electric trucks and buses. Electric (Battery) Heavy-duty Hybrids Plug-ins' Balqon Corporation, a developer of electric drive system technology for commercial vehicles ( earlier post ), has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with Polar Power Inc.

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JUNE 19, 2014

California-based US Hybrid Corporation has been awarded a contract by the Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies (HCATT) for the design, integration and delivery of its H 2 Ride Fuel Cell Plug-In Shuttle Bus for operation by the County of Hawaii Mass Transit Agency’s (MTA) HELE-ON Big Island bus service. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

As previously announced ( earlier post ), Volvo Buses will officially launch the new plug-in 7900 Electric Hybrid bus at the International IAA Commercial Vehicles show in September. The plug-in hybrid drive reduces diesel fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 75%, compared to a conventional diesel bus. Power charger.

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JANUARY 15, 2015

The production and sales of plug-in vehicles in China boomed last year, according to statistics from CAAM (China Association of Automobile Manufacturers). Among the total, 48,605 units were battery electric vehicles (BEV) (62%) and 29,894 units were plug-in hybrids (PHEV) (38%)—2.4 Total production reached 78,499 units, 3.5

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

When the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette arrives late next year, it will be powered by a new 6.2L 2014 LT1 6.2L Also, the spark plug angle and depth have been revised to protrude farther into the chamber, placing the electrode closer to the center of the combustion to support optimal combustion. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Peugeot will showcase the plug-in hybrid QUARTZ Concept for the Crossover segment at the 2014 Paris Motor Show. QUARTZ uses a plug-in “HYbrid” drive system comprising a gasoline engine supplemented by two electric motors. Peugeot QUARTZ Concept. Click to enlarge. A retractable step further eases access.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

In his remarks before the opening of the Geneva Motora Show in March 2014, Volkswagen Group Chairman of the Board of Management Prof. Dr. Winterkorn said that a plug-in hybrid version of the Volkswagen Passat would join the Group’s range of low-CO 2 vehicles “soon.” ( Earlier post.). Passat GTE sedan. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 6, 2014

Although sales of plug-in vehicles (plug-in hybrid-electric and battery-electric vehicles, collectively PEVs) in the US climbed more than 80% in 2013 to more than 96,000 units (Tesla has not yet released its final figures) from 52,835 units in 2012 EDTA ), the 2013 results still reflect a meagre new light-duty vehicle market share of ~0.6%

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JANUARY 2, 2014

Audi will present the Audi Sport quattro laserlight plug-in hybrid concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from 6 to 10 January in Las Vegas. The plug-in hybrid system torque is 800 N·m (590 lb-ft). Audi Sport quattro laserlight concept. Click to enlarge. l/100 km (94.09 l/100 km (94.09

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JULY 15, 2014

Mercedes-Benz is adding a new Estate (wagon) model to its C-Class family starting in September 2014. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (S 205) 2014: C 300 BlueTEC HYBRID & C 250 BlueTEC. The four-cylinder C 350 HYBRID with plug-in technology will follow in due course. liter 4-cylinder diesel (OM 626) produced by Renault. Stroke (mm).

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

Automobili Lamborghini (part of the Volkswagen Group) unveiled its first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology demonstrator, the Lamborghini Asterion LPI 910-4, at the 2014 Paris Mondial de l’Automobile. Conceived and developed entirely in-house by Lamborghini, Asterion’s hybrid system combines a V10 5.2-liter Fuel consumption is 4.12

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MAY 9, 2013

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. 5 million for light-duty plug-in electric vehicle rebates to meet high demand for the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, administered by the California Air Resources Board. $5

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AUGUST 28, 2013

The next-generation Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) is being developed in parallel with the standard Prius model. Toyota’s next-generation Prius will deliver significantly improved fuel economy in a more compact package that is lighter in weight and lower in cost, according to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Managing Officer Satoshi Ogiso.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

Following the world debut of the first production model, the battery-electric urban-focused BMW i3 ( earlier post ), the BMW Group’s next step will be to address the sports car segment with the plug-in hybrid BMW i8. The BMW i8 will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month and arrive in BMW showrooms in 2014.

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JULY 31, 2014

Five small cars, all 2014 models, earn an acceptable rating, two earn marginal and four earn poor ratings for occupant protection in a small overlap crash in the Institute’s latest round of evaluations. Two battery- electric models and a hybrid also are in the mix, with varied results. —Joe Nolan.

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APRIL 22, 2014

The team presented two papers on the state of their work at the recent SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit. Toyota envisions that a pair of such units (20 kW) would enable B/C-segment electric drive vehicles to cruise at 120 km/h (75 mph). The FPEG consists of a two-stroke combustion chamber, a linear generator and a gas spring chamber.

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AUGUST 29, 2013

The design points towards the next generation of Volvo models, starting with the forthcoming XC90 in 2014. This gives Volvo Concept Coupé a total output of around 400 hp (298 kW) and more than 600 N·m (443 lb-ft) of torque. The Volvo Concept Coupé is no futuristic dream car.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Ford Motor Company is installing a new workplace plug-in vehicle charging network at nearly every Ford facility in the US and Canada. Installation will begin later this year and roll out throughout 2014. The data is telling us on average that the Energi products [Ford’s plug-in hybrids] are charging about six times per week.

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APRIL 16, 2023

Plug-in hybrid tech continues to be something that neither automakers nor regulators can completely agree on. Some, like Toyota, Volvo, BMW, and others see them as a smart, effective bridge technology to EVs while others, including GM and Honda see them, at least for now in the U.S., as an unnecessary complication in the shift to EVs.

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

A plug-in hybrid variant—to be Hyundai Motor’s first PHEV—will join the lineup next year. The all-new Sonata Hybrid will make its North American debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next month; detailed information of the Plug-in Hybrid version will be also released at the show. l/100 km).

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

Thus, for the first time, in the newly released 2014 edition of the Trends report, EPA presents a brief analysis of the impact of alternative fuel vehicles on overall new vehicle fuel economy and CCO 2 O2 emissions. More are coming to the US market, such as the Audi A3 e-tron plug-in hybrid and Volkswagen e-Golf BEV. EPA Trends report.

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JANUARY 20, 2014

First launched in selected European markets (The Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Switzerland) in October 2013, Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid) ( earlier post ) collected more than 12,000 orders in these markets. Beyond this initial success, the car will be progressively launched in other European markets throughout 2014.

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JUNE 15, 2014

A new online tool published by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and California Center for Sustainable Energy offers the general public, researchers, policymakers and stakeholders the opportunity to learn about who is buying plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in California, and why. Click to enlarge.

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