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SAE International releases 2nd edition of book on hybrid vehicle design

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SAE international has released a second edition of the book Hybrid Powered Vehicles , intended to provide executives and decision-makers with the necessary information for making the best choices pertaining to hybrid vehicle engineering. Plug-in-hybrid vehicle (PHEV) technology and market acceptance.

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Volkswagen starts update program for ID.4 software in US, with performance improvements and new features

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New features to enhance the charging experience and further improve system performance will be available on MY21 and certain MY22 vehicles. Eligible vehicle owners will receive formal notification once the update is made available to them. This first update is a prerequisite for future features. One of the parts of the ID.4

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BMW launches ParkNow mobile parking service; more details on DriveNow electric car-sharing service

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There are an estimated 505,000 vehicles in San Francisco, yet only 448,000 parking spaces available at any given time. After registering online or in-person, customers can locate and book an available car using the DriveNow web site or mobile app.

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Renault-Nissan to supply 200 EVs to Orange in France by 2015, mostly for car-sharing purposes

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available for car-sharing purposes. Using the Orange Auto Partage application, employees can book a car for professional or personal use online or via a smartphone. Orange currently has about 2,000 pool vehicles in France with about 100 cars (hybrid, electric, diesel, etc.)

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Ford launches FORD2GO car sharing program with its German dealer network; Ford poll shows 56% of Europeans would consider car sharing

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Of the 56% surveyed who said they would consider car sharing, 27% would be most attracted by reduced travel costs; 26% by convenience of location and operating hours; 23% by a straightforward booking system; and 22% by a reduced impact on the environment. FORD2GO will be rolled out throughout the coming year.

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Porsche opens Europe’s most powerful rapid-charging park in Leipzig; 7MW, all renewable energy

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They can also book a range of driving experiences available at the Leipzig circuit. Electric drives are already playing a role at Leipzig: the Panamera hybrid models are produced there and Taycan customers can collect their car in person from Leipzig and enjoy tailored instruction on the FIA-certified circuit.

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Former president of Shell Oil calls for aggressive action on alternative fuels to break oil monopoly on transportation

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In his 2010 book Why We Hate The Oil Companies, Straight talk from an energy insider , Hofmeister suggested that Americans would be facing the beginning of gasoline lines in the 2016-2020 timeframe. Since writing the book, economic growth has been “ stunted ”, and China’s growth reduced. It’s not going to happen. It’s inevitable.