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ExxonMobil Outlook projects hybrids and advanced vehicles to account for nearly 50% of cars globally by 2040; fuel demand for for personal vehicles to peak and decline, while commercial transportation demand rises 70%

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The vast majority will be hybrids that use mainly gasoline plus a small amount of battery power; these will make up more than 40 percent of the global fleet by 2040. Additionally, to achieve proposed fuel-economy targets, personal vehicles will need to be smaller and lighter than they are today. —ExxonMobil Outlook.

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EGEB: Long Island Rail Road tests US’s first battery-powered trains

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The Long Island Rail Road will analyze its diesel trains to see whether they can run on batteries alone. Why US homeowners install – or don’t install – solar panels. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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One Tonne Life family reduces emissions down to level of 1.5 tonnes CO2 per person per year

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tonnes per person, per year, to just one tonne. tonnes per person, per year—a reduction level of 80%. Over a period of six months, the Lindells switched from their normal 1970s villa and ten-year-old cars to a brand-new, climate-smart wooden house from A-hus and a battery-powered Volvo C30 Electric. Earlier post.)

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Golia electric passenger transfer vehicle available in UK

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A battery-powered, six-seat passenger transfer vehicle is now available in the UK. The Golia multi-passenger electric vehicle (EV) has full N1 type approval, a 30 mph (48 km/h) top speed and a quick-swap battery pack for extended hours operations.

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Angela Belcher wins $500,000 2013 Lemelson-MIT Prize

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Belcher, who heads up the Biomolecular Materials Group at MIT, combines organic and inorganic materials to create novel electronic materials for a variety of applications, such as solar cells, fuel, environmentally friendly batteries and medical diagnostics. Earlier post.). Belcher’s technology has given rise to two companies.

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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

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A special meter display advises the driver when to shut off air conditioning and other accessories to conserve battery power. An onboard generator adds to the battery powering the electric motor. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins. The platform features a fuel-efficient 100 kW, 2.0-liter,

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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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These include a service that enables remote checking through smartphones of remaining battery power and charging station locations, and allows free use of chargers (G-Station) installed at Toyota dealers and other locations. When battery power depletes beyond a certain level, the vehicle transitions to HV mode.

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