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Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid Gains Type Approval from Japanese Government; To Dealers in the Autumn for Testing

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Average fuel consumption, calculated by combining fuel consumption during operation on electric power from grid charge and fuel consumption during hybrid operation after depletion of the battery pack is 37.6 It can travel about 15 km (9 miles) on battery power. Grid charge time for the battery is approximately 1.5

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Car Dealers to President Biden: ‘enthusiasm has stalled’ for EVs

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Over 3,000 car dealers sent a letter to President Biden expressing their concerns about his administration’s push toward electric vehicles (EVs). Car dealers have informed the President that enthusiasm for electric vehicles has stalled, hinting at concerns over the demand for EVs.

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Wrightspeed and Matthews Specialty Vehicles partner to repower and convert buses and trucks into high-performance EVs; order for 30 MDS vehicles

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Wrightspeed and Matthews Specialty Vehicles are teaming up to develop, convert, and deliver battery-powered and range-extended electric buses, trucks, and specialty vehicles with industry-leading performance, efficiency, and total cost of ownership.

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Toyota launches C+pod ultra-compact battery electric vehicle in Japan

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The C+pod comes with a cruising range of up to 150 km (93 miles) (WLTC mode, Class 1 test cycle when running on battery power; Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism). The supplied charging cable (100/200 VAC) connects directly to power outlets for charging. kW motor (9.2

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Cadillac ELR EREV goes on sale in January, starting price $75,995

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The 2014 ELR has a starting price of $75,995, including a $995 destination charge but excluding tax, title, license and dealer fees. Initial sales of the 2014 Cadillac ELR extended range electric luxury coupe ( earlier post ) will begin in January in all major US metropolitan areas.

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Toyota starts taking orders for soon-to-be-launched Prius PHV plug-in hybrid in Japan; targeting 35,000-40,000 units per year

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has begun taking orders through Toyota dealers around Japan for the Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid). The Prius PHV will be sold by all Toyota, Toyopet, Toyota Corolla and Netz dealers in Japan; the sales target in Japan is 35,000 to 40,000 units per year. Earlier post.) Plug-in Hybrid System Specifications.

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John Deere signs partnership to sell EGO’s 70+ battery-electric products across dealer network

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Under the agreement, EGO’s lineup of over 70 battery-powered lawn care products will soon become available at John Deere dealers. more… The post John Deere signs partnership to sell EGO’s 70+ battery-electric products across dealer network appeared first on Electrek.

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