Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2012

China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2010

Organizations representing auto manufacturers, electric utilities and the electric drive industry are calling on President Obama to establish a new National Electric Fuel Task Force to help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and the necessary infrastructure. Tags: Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Policy.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2012

The growing share of alternative drive trains in the automotive industry offers opportunities for jobs in the automotive sector, according to the “ ELAB ” study, the first broad-based, practice-oriented analysis of the effects of technological change on employment in the automotive industry. Source: ELAB Studienergebnisse.

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Teslarati

JULY 11, 2024

The US DoE noted that the Domestic Manufacturing Auto Conversion Grants , which are designed to help automakers switch from the production of combustion-powered vehicles to electric cars, are funded through the Inflation Reduction Act. These include $500 million for GM’s Lansing Grand River Assembly plant in Michigan, $334.8

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Rendering of the Gen 2 series plug-in hybrid powertrain under development. A Bloomfield, Michigan startup is developing light- and medium-duty series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain systems—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. Source: ALTe. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

What the auto industry calls a "mid-cycle refresh" can range from indistinguishable to very evident. The 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid falls into the latter category, with new front and rear styling, changes to the interior and dashboard, and numerous added safety and connectivity features.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2014

HELLA is working with Paul Vahle GmbH to develop wireless (inductive) charging systems for plug-in vehicles. As wireless charging has become more available and easy to use, it also might allow automakers to reduce battery size and weight on electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

positioning BYD as a dominant player in China’s plug-in hybrid vehicles market. in April 2021 at the Shanghai Auto Show. BYD sold 88,898 passenger vehicles in October, increasing 90.9% year on year (YoY) and 12.5% month on month (MoM), according to the official data. Globally, the DM-i model also holds an important position.

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Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 8, 2024

Since the unveiling and subsequent launch, the all-new Toyota Prius/Prius Prime has earned high praise and accolades throughout the auto industry. The vehicle responsible for starting the hybrid revolution nearly 25 years ago earned one of the most coveted awards in the automotive sector – the 2024 North American Car of the Year.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 6, 2024

The Chinese automaker’s NEV sales include battery electric and hybrid vehicles. The Chinese automaker’s NEV sales include battery electric and hybrid vehicles. On the other hand, BYD’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales increased by 67% year-over-year and 8% compared to June 2024.

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Teslarati

JUNE 5, 2023

According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries , Australia’s automotive industry delivered 105,694 new vehicles in May, beating May 2022’s sale numbers by 12%. In terms of battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales, Australia’s auto industry saw a 7.7% BEV, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid vehicles made up 15.6%

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Dealers think the Biden administration’s EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. The rules haven’t been finalized, but that process could be completed as soon as March, the industry journal noted. car dealers and dealership managers.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 12, 2023

We’ve been hearing about the rise of electric vehicles for years, but while they are growing rapidly in number, there’s still a disconnect between an auto industry hell-bent on electrification and the desires of the people they rely on to buy new cars.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Toyota will stage the world debut of the FT-Bh concept, an ultra-lightweight, full hybrid city car study, designed to achieve low emissions within an economically viable production framework, at the Geneva Motor Show.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 24, 2009

The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC)—an organization whose members are Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company—is seeking requests for proposal information (RFPIs) for four projects related to advanced battery development for hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Audi is already developing high-voltage batteries for plug-in hybrids (PHEV) in Neckarsulm. High-voltage batteries and electric engines make up an important strategic component of future value creation in a transformed auto industry. —Oliver Hoffmann, Member of the Board for Technical Development at Audi.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Plug-in hybrids dominate market penetration in 2025 under CAR scenario IV (62 mpg CAFE standard). The CAR report, the US Automotive Market and Industry in 2025 , relies on technology and market forecast data from the National Research Council (NRC) and J.D. Source: CAR. Click to enlarge. use of stop/start technology.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 4, 2014

In the auto industry, it''s generally assumed that as gas prices drop, so do sales of green cars. Most consumers consider switching to more fuel-efficient, hybrid, or plug-in electric cars because of their anticipated lower fuel costs--but if gas is already inexpensive, the math doesn''t look as good.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2018

Automobile modular architectures—for example, TNGA of Toyota, and MQB, MLB and MEB of the Volkswagen Group—hav become a major trend in the auto industry. The BMA platform will be applied in compact cars, including SUVs, sedans, MPVs, crossovers, and wagons.

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Teslarati

MARCH 22, 2024

He pointed out that electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids account for 14% of global car sales, led by Asian automakers. Stellantis is another automaker seeking to strengthen its ties with China’s auto industry. Meo stated that the center of the global automotive market has gravitated toward Asia.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

The University of California, Davis, and the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) have entered a new agreement to work together to help speed the commercialization of plug-in and fuel cell electric cars in China. The collaboration is intended to help expand the global market for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2014

USABC seeks proposals the resulting technology from which will have the capability of meeting or approaching its technology targets for commercialization by 2020 for the following applications: 12-volt start-stop vehicles ( RFPI ); emerging 48-volt mild-hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) ( RFPI ); plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) ( RFPI ); and.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Mitsubishi Triton to target BYD Ute and Ford Ranger with all-new plug-in hybrid system READ MORE: 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV long-term review: Laziness destroys our fuel savings, but plug-in potential is clear READ MORE: Is this a window into the Mitsubishi Triton’s all-electric future in Australia? READ MORE: Confirmed!

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Teslarati

MAY 13, 2024

The South Korean automaker attributes its success to diverse offerings, including electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and gas-powered cars. As of the first quarter, Hyundai has the second-highest operating profit in the global automotive industry. In Q1 2024, Hyundai Motor Group reported an operating profit of $5.09

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

As the auto industry intensifies its embrace of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, announcements of "all-electrified" product lines continue to roll in. First, Volvo made a splash with its announcement saying that all models launched from 2019 onwards would be electrified in some manner.

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Teslarati

MAY 25, 2023

While EV purists may regard hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles as combustion-powered cars, both segments still experienced growth last month. The SMMT’s data noted that plug-in hybrid electric car registrations saw a 33.3% increase last month, while hybrid electric vehicle registrations improved by 7.7%.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Hybrid cars have well and truly hit the mainstream. After years of slow sales around a decade ago, Toyota has now sold over 4 million hybrids. auto industry, buyers have been slower to catch on to the concept. And Honda recently passed its first million. But in the home of the U.S.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 15, 2024

Photo credit: Standret / Shutterstock.com The auto industry has seen a rebound in customer satisfaction with dealer service experiences this year, marking a positive shift. However, dealers are still facing challenges due to shortages in parts and labor, which have contributed to increased wait times for service appointments.

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Baua Electric

JULY 16, 2024

Some folks fear that the transition to EVs will lead to major job losses in the auto industry—and not without reason, as EVs require different (and fewer) components than legacy ICE vehicles. Hyundai Mobis, which operates a Stellantis supplier in Ohio, will receive $32 million to produce plug-in hybrid components and battery packs.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 14, 2018

It's starting to look like China will lead the world in adoption of plug-in electric cars, but which carmaking nations will follow it? Now, however, Germany—home to the largest piece of Europe's auto industry—appears to be.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The goal of USCAR is to further strengthen the technology base of the domestic auto industry through cooperative research and development. The Grid Interaction Tech Team helped to identify and address roadblocks that would prevent successful commercialization of all types of plug-in electric vehicles.

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 20, 2017

How Mazda plans to integrate plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles into its range of increasingly efficient gasoline and diesel models is a topic that interests parts of the global auto industry.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 25, 2013

For McMaster, the project partnership is one of three new partnerships with Chrysler, the federal government and other auto industry leaders worth a combined $24 million. Much of their work will be done at MARC, a $26-million facility where teams will be able to develop, design and test an electric or hybrid car.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 31, 2024

They've already dipped their toes in the Mexican market, where they've delivered the first batch of 100 Yuan Plus EVs and launched the Shark PHEV, a plug-in hybrid pickup truck. This factory would not only cater to the local market but also serve as an export hub, leveraging Mexico's strategic position and burgeoning auto industry.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 1, 2017

Once again, it's the first day of the month following a weekday sales close, when the auto industry turns its eyes to the sales charts emerging from all automakers (except Tesla). For plug-in electric cars, the question this month remains the same as last month: how many Chevrolet Bolt EVs did GM deliver?

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Labor Day holiday falling well into September this year, auto-industry analysts have expected new-car sales for August to be less buoyant than they might otherwise be. But in the lower-volume world of plug-in electric cars, model cycles remain the driving factor. With the U.S.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 16, 2010

Auto lobbyists say the government should provide more cash subsidies to ease. If they don’t, then the car industry warns it’ll be hard to hit President Obama’s goal of one million electric and/or plug-in vehicles on the road by 2015. the introduction of EVs.

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