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

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. Production based on BMA will be launched in EU, Eastern Europe, Africa, South America, Middle East and Southeast Asia.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 14, 2018

While electric cars were launched simultaneously in Japan and the United States, Europe lagged somewhat behind. Now, however, Germany—home to the largest piece of Europe's auto industry—appears to be.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Alfa Romeo’s new Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 is the first ever vehicle from the venerable Italian car maker with a charging port. Until the Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4, Alfa Romeo produced zero electrified models. And the small SUV PHEV is also the starting point for the company’s five-year ‘Zero to Zero’ plan.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

To reach that target, the company needs a total battery production capacity of more than 200 GWh by the end of the decade and therefore plans to build eight cell factories worldwide together with partners, four of them in Europe. Joining ACC is the next step on the luxury car maker’s strategic course from “Electric first” to “Electric only”.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2012

In polling 200 C-level executives in the global automotive industry for the 2012 automotive survey, KPMG found that executives in the US and Western Europe expect even less consumer adoption, projecting e-vehicles will only account for 6-10% of global annual auto sales. —Gary Silberg.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2024

In 2023, 26% of new cars sold in France were battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, a huge 47% jump from 2022. According to French auto industry group Plateforme automobile and reported by RFI , 26% of new cars sold in France were battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, amounting to 1,774,729 new cars.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

During the pandemic, Volkswagen fell behind in the Chinese auto market as companies like BYD, Nio, and Tesla took over, with the competition nearly doubling the market’s EV and hybrid offerings (via Bloomberg ). Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock highlighted the urgency of the situation at the Münich Car Show last week.

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Push EVs

JANUARY 7, 2023

share of the auto market, up fractionally from 24.4% Full electrics grew at a decent rate, but plugin hybrids fell. Overall auto volumes for the month were flat year on year, but full year 2022 volumes were down almost 8% on 2021. plugin hybrids (PHEVs). share of auto sales, with BEVs taking 13.3%, and PHEVs, 8.3%.

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EV Info

JANUARY 2, 2024

in Sweden Data from Swedish auto industry association Mobility Sweden showed 1,789 new Tesla cars were registered in December, up from 1,645 in the same month of 2022. In number, electric cars increased by 18 percent, while plug-in hybrids decreased by just over 8 percent. Tesla Market share Grows to 6.1% Market share grew to 6.1%

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Interestingly, BYD’s all-electric vehicles are beginning to outpace its plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). It’s about transitioning the auto industry for a sustainable future. Recent launches in Mexico, India, Australia, Indonesia, and Europe will also likely drive sales this year. 1, headed for Europe.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Our Modular Transverse Toolkit already proved Volkswagen is one of the most successful platform developers in the auto industry. billion is being invested in Zwickau to become the first pure-play MEB plant and the largest competence center for e-mobility in Europe. the e-Golf and the Passat GTE plug-in hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will deliver two technical papers at SAE World Congress in April on its SpeedStart torque assist and kinetic energy recovery system ( earlier post ) and TIGERS turbine integrated gas energy recovery system ( earlier post ) for 48V mild hybrid vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Photo by Simone Ramella on Flickr Renault CEO Luca de Meo said today that automakers collectively may need to pay ~€15B in fines if they miss 2025 emissions targets, as they’ve failed to ramp up efficient vehicle production in line with EU guidance – even as consumer EV demand continues to rise in Europe. km or lower.

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Push EVs

JULY 10, 2023

share, while plugin hybrids grew from 7.0% Overall auto volume was 190,847 units, up some 12% YoY, though still below long term norms, and with almost all the growth coming from plugins. plugin hybrids (PHEVs). France saw a new EV record high of 26.9% market share in June, up from 19.8% year on year. comprised 17.4%

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2012

In-wheel electric drive startup Protean Electric ( earlier post ) has formed relationships with several leading companies in the global auto industry to accelerate its in-wheel electric drive systems to market in high-volume production. Protean’s in-wheel motors are designed for a broad range of vehicle applications.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2013

This first report (Phase I) examines only the impact of improving the efficiency of fossil-fueled vehicles, in which efficiency gains are delivered by the improvement of the internal combustion engine vehicle, including lightweighting, engine downsizing and hybridization. —“An Economic Assessment of Low Carbon Vehicles”.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2017

The forecasters said that while plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales will play a role in EV adoption from now to 2025, puer battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) will subsequently take over and account for the vast majority of EV sales. We see a momentous inflection point for the global auto industry in the second half of the 2020s.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Among drivers testing the vehicles were CRI staff and members of the Icelandic Automobile Association as well as several local service providers in the auto industry. CRI has joined 42 other stakeholders from across the EEA region to launch CO2 Value Europe, a new European association dedicated to promoting CO2 utilization.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

In Europe, the car market is skewed in favor of diesels through regulation and tax policies. Whereas the diesel share in Europe is around 50%, it is a niche product in the rest of the world. This is because the auto industry could not be fully responsible for their targets otherwise. —T&E study.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Leading closed-loop recycling: being the first in the auto industry to set a recycling objective and adopt a comprehensive closed-loop recycling scheme, including steel, aluminum and plastic.

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Push EVs

JULY 15, 2023

to 18.9%, the share of plugin hybrids halved, however, after incentives were cut. Overall auto volume was 280,047 units, up 24.7% The Tesla Model Y was the best selling BEV in June, and third best seller of any auto. share in June, full electrics (BEVs) contributed 18.9%, and plugin hybrids (PHEVs) contributed 5.7%.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2017

We see China not only as the biggest car market worldwide, but also as a trend setter for the auto industry. —Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of Groupe Renault. Groupe Renault is part of the world’s largest automotive group with its Alliance including Nissan and Mitsubishi.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2011

The objective of the alliance is to adapt lithium-ion battery technology to the requirements of automobiles, and thus explore the market for hybrid and electric vehicles. Bosch has extensive experience in hybrid and electric drive technology as well as power electronics, electric motors, transmissions and DC/DC converters.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

Additionally, suggested one of the speakers, advanced SIDI (spark-ignited, direct-injection) engines can take light-duty market share back from diesels in Europe based on the same trends. We also expect a lot of hybrids and electrification. SULEV/Tier 2 Bin 2 is the target. smog and particulates. John Kirwan. Rod Beazley.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2009

Western Europe. ” [Note: In the first quarter of this year takes rates have been averaging around 8-12% for the Camry, Civic and Escape hybrid versions.]. ” Where hybrids get it wrong. Miller of Synovate lays out how a consumer might view a hybrid: We’re going to charge you more for this technology.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2009

As part of its report on fourth quarter and year-end 2008 results, Ener1 outlined its EnerDel unit’s customer programs underway for its lithium-ion battery technology in applications spanning hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and full electric vehicles. Overall, Ener1 reported 2008 revenues of $6.8 million in 2007.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

JUNE 1, 2010

China is starting a program to subsidize buyers of battery-powered and plug-in hybrids. BEIJING—China will subsidize buyers of battery-powered cars and plug-in hybrids under a pilot program aimed at keeping the country competitive in the global race to develop an electric-vehicle industry, but which also risks a public backlash.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Tags: Batteries Electric (Battery) Europe Hybrids Infrastructure Motors Plug-ins Power Electronics.

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Baua Electric

MAY 18, 2024

The Chairman of Maruti Suzuki India Limited who is also a seasoned veteran in the auto industry spanning over four decades, firmly advocates that for India to progress into a developed nation, accessible mobility options are imperative. Hybrids could also work if brought in at a reasonable cost.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 4, 2009

Volkswagen had begun exploring hybrid and electric drive technology in the 1990s. VW, Daimler subsidiary Daug and Varta developed a NimH battery in the early 90s, and the VW group put the Audi duo hybrid on the road in 1997. And the auto industry doesn’t hold back on announcements. We are witnessing an electro-hype.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2012

Vehicle electrification is not limited to hybrid or electric drive. kW of power, without using any hybrid functions for the powertrain. The automotive industry moved from a 6V supply to a 12V supply more than 30 years ago—and incurred massive investments across the entire ecosystem.

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Wallbox

JUNE 30, 2021

Norway has long been a major producer of oil and gas, and remains the biggest oil producer in Western Europe, as well as, the third-largest exporter of natural gas in the world. In fact, in March, during the peak of the pandemic, 75% of Norwegian car sales were electric (60% Pure Electric and 15% plug in hybrids).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

The plans, updated in the context of a worsening sales outlook for the entire auto industry, outline a need for up to an additional $16.6 In Europe, in addition to working with its labor partners to achieve $1.2 GM Fuel Economy plans. Click to enlarge. GM Restructuring Plan. Chrysler Restructuring Plan

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Plug In Partners

FEBRUARY 17, 2006

Ford Europe Executive Calls for Increased Momentum Behind CO2 Reduction Ford Motor Co. That requires nothing less than a complete and radical change of mindset : not only for Ford Motor Company, where we are undergoing this transformation, but for the whole auto industry." autoblog EV World and Autoblog posted this story today.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 11, 2009

If you listen to US President Barack Obama it has been a long time coming – his decision to pour $2.4billion of stimulus money to make America a global leader in electric and hybrid car development comes as the country plays catch up to the likes of Japan and even China in the green car race (see article ). “I Who misses out? Faye Sunderland.

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Push EVs

JANUARY 8, 2023

The tide has turned in the electrification of the German auto market, with plugin electric vehicles taking the majority of sales for the first time in December. of the month’s passenger auto sales, with full electrics taking a third (33.2%) and plugin hybrids taking over a fifth (22.2%). 2022’s total auto sales were 2.65

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