CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 7, 2025

As the transition to electric vehicles accelerates in several markets around the world, countries where the auto industry contributes significantly to their local economies need to accelerate their EV production to safeguard the future of their industries. An example of a country where the auto industry is a key pillar.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Specifically, to expand options for producing, transporting, and using fuel, the five companies intend to unite and pursue the three initiatives of: Participating in races using carbon-neutral fuels; Exploring the use of hydrogen engines in two-wheeled and other vehicles; and. The challenge of transporting hydrogen fuel.

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MARCH 3, 2025

continued] The post Local Production of PHEVs Up 121% In South Africa In 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica. Six years ago, I wrote an article on how South Africa could miss out on the massive opportunities presented by the EV transition if.

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MAY 3, 2021

A new study by Scott Hardman and Gil Tal at the University of California, Davis has found that discontinuance occurs at a rate of 21% for California plug-in hybrid adopters and 19% for California battery electric vehicle adopters. Hardman and Tal surveyed 4167 plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) owners in California.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

In 2024, just over half a million new vehicles (515,712) were sold in South Africa, a decrease of 3% from the 531,775 units sold in 2023. However, 99% of all the new vehicles sold in South Africa are still internal. continued] The post PHEV Sales In South Africa Were Up 100% In 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

A new analysis of the real-world usage of more than 100,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles shows a large deviation between on-road CO 2 emissions and fuel efficiency and the official vehicle type-approval values. —“Real-World Usage Of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles”.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Members of the Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance presented top vehicle manufacturers, including Volvo, GM, Daimler and Toyota, with a roadmap for developing the types of electric vehicles that companies plan to acquire in the US over the next five years. million on-road vehicles in the United States.

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APRIL 22, 2020

The technology was tested using grid and battery emulators before integration into the vehicle, utilizing two unique facilities at ORNL: the DOE National Transportation Research Center user facility, and the lab’s Grid Research Integration and Deployment Center.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Testing by TU Graz, commissioned by environmental NGO Transport & Environment (T&E), has found that the newest generation of PHEVs emit significantly more CO 2 than claimed on city and commuter routes. BMW has introduced new geo-fencing technology that automatically switches the PHEV to zero-emission electric driving in cities.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

By 2039, Mercedes-Benz Cars is targeting a CO 2 -neutral new car fleet, and by 2030 the company is targeting more than 50% of passenger car sales from plug-in hybrids or full-electric vehicles. The Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant gained its initial experience building electric vehicles from 2014 to 2017.

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MARCH 12, 2021

The four teams selected to receive $18 million in funding through Phase II of NEXTCAR are: The University of California Berkeley team has developed an innovative vehicle dynamics and powertrain (VD&PT) control architecture based on a predictive and data-driven approach. Award amount is $3,474,864. Award amount is $4,498,650.

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APRIL 12, 2018

The system, which was installed on five of the company’s standard Ford E-Series vehicles in just a few hours, is expected to increase miles driven per gallon by 25% and improve brake life, while decreasing CO 2 emissions by 20%. —Marty Hoffman, co-owner of Careful Bus.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 8, 2025

BEV volume increased by some 35% YoY, from a low baseline, while PHEVs grew 66%. March saw plugin EVs at 27.1% share in Germany, up from 18.0% year-on-year. Overall auto volume was 254,497 units, down 3.5% Marchs best-selling BEV was the Volkswagen ID.7. Marchs sales saw combined EVs at. continued] The post EVs At 27.1%

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 9, 2025

Plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) divide opinion all the time, as they have for years. A lot of people feel that with the way BEV tech has advanced in recent times, PHEVs are no longer needed as a transition option to full electric. continued] The post Rebirth of the PHEV?

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

With the increase in battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs, HEVs and PHEVs) on the road, statistically the risk potential for an accident or technical defect of the inherently safe battery systems also increases. The extinguishing unit can remain in the battery during transport (and at the quarantine site).

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JUNE 18, 2024

The auto industry continues to shift toward electric vehicles (EVs), and while sales growth has slowed somewhat this year at many companies and in many markets, recent guidance shows that it may only be in the near-term. “Electric vehicles are no longer only a wealthy country phenomenon.

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JANUARY 1, 2021

BEEST (Batteries for Electrical Energy Storage in Transportation). The projects in BEEST sought to develop a variety of rechargeable battery technologies that would enable EV/PHEVs to meet or beat the price and performance of gasoline-powered cars, and enable mass production of electric vehicles that people will be excited to drive.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 2, 2025

PHEVs are down YoY due. The YoY baseline was elevated by a pull-forward ahead of incentive cut-offs, so the YoY comparison is temporarily skewed. On a normalized basis, BEVs continue to climb, albeit slowly. continued] The post EVs Take 24.4% Share In France — Renault 5 Unassailable? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 7, 2024

BEVs grew volume by 58% YoY, and took a quarter of the market, while PHEV volume was flat. November saw plugin EVs take 35.3% share of the UK auto market, up from 25.7% year on year. Overall auto volume was 153,610 units, down 2% YoY. Tesla was the leading BEV. continued] The post EVs Take 35.3%

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 7, 2025

BEVs continue to squeeze out other powertrains, though diesels and HEVs are now outperforming PHEVs. The February auto market saw plugin EVs take 96.2% share in Norway, up from 92.1% year-on-year. Overall auto volume was 8,949 units, an increase of 21% YoY. The best-selling BEV in February was the Nissan. continued] The post EVs Take 96.2%

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Although there are some who object to plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), preferring to go the full BEV route, I believe that PHEVs still have a place in the electric vehicle ecosystem. continued] The post 3 Months with the BYD Sea Lion 06 PHEV appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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MARCH 5, 2025

Most of the increase came from BEVs strong volume growth, while PHEVs were also up. February saw plugin EVs take 61.1% share in Sweden, up strongly from 51.8% in February 2024. Overall auto volume was 19,608 units, up by some 4% YoY. The Volvo XC40 was the best-selling BEV in. continued] The post EVs Take 61.1%

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 10, 2025

PHEVs have stepped up modestly. February saw plugin EVs take 27.3% share in Germany, up from 19.3% share yearonyear. BEVs were back to decent volume compared to 2024, though only modestly ahead of February 2023 figures. Overall auto volume was 203,434 units, down some 6% YoY. The best-selling BEV in. continued] The post EVs Take 27.3%

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

BEV share was fractionally up YoY, while PHEV share was slightly down. Januarys auto sales saw plugin EVs at 51.6% share in Sweden, down slightly YoY from 52.5% in January 2024. Overall auto volume was 19,632 units, up some 14% YoY. The Volkswagen ID.7 7 was the best selling BEV. continued] The post EVs At 51.6%

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

BEV volume shot up over 53% YoY, though from an anomalously low baseline, while PHEVs grew 23%. January saw plugin EVs at 25.1% share in Germany, up from 17.3% year-on-year. Overall auto volume was 207,640 units, down 2.8% Januarys best-selling BEV was the Volkswagen ID.7. Januarys sales saw combined. continued] The post EVs At 25.1%

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AUGUST 26, 2022

The rule establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035 100% of new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Sales of new ZEVs and PHEVs will start with 35% that year, build to 68% in 2030, and reach 100% in 2035.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

BEVs grew volume by 42% YoY, while PHEVs grew 5.5%. January saw plugin EVs take 30.3% share of the UK auto market, up from 23.0% year-on-year. Plugin growth comes despite overall auto volume down 2.5% year-on-year, at 139,345 units. Volkswagen was the leading BEV brand in January. Januarys sales figures. continued] The post EVs Take 30.3%

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 3, 2025

BEVs were effectively flat YoY, whilst PHEVs lost share. Februarys auto market saw plugin EVs at 22.5% share in France, down from 26.3% year on year. Overall auto volume was 141,568 units, roughly flat YoY. The Citroen e-C3 was Frances best selling BEV in February. February saw combined EVs at. continued] The post EVs At 22.5%

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 11, 2025

When I first heard about Toyotas decision to prioritize hybrids over full electric vehicles (EVs), I was skeptical. As a cleantech enthusiast and proud owner of several electric cars over the last 14 years, Ive long believed that EVs are the future of transportation. But after digging into the data.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

It shares that will include a variety of powertrains — ICEV (100% gasoline powered), HEV (100% gasoline powered but somewhat more efficient thanks to a small battery and motor), PHEV (plugin hybrid), and EV. continued] The post Kia to Unveil New EV(s) at LA Auto Show — Which One(s)? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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JANUARY 6, 2022

As a result, ICE vehicles continue to dominate future US vehicle purchase intentions (69%). However, mounting concerns about climate change and reducing emissions are consistently among the top two motivators for electric vehicle adoption among global consumers in the US, Germany, Japan, the Republic of Korea, India and Southeast Asia.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 2, 2025

The worlds top two electric vehicle companies, BYD and Tesla, just released their latest annual sales figures, and they make some really interesting reading. Tesla leads the way in terms of battery electric vehicle sales, but its getting quite tight, as BYD is now creeping up and getting close to.

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JANUARY 3, 2025

Share In Norway – But HEVs Now Outperform PHEVs appeared first on CleanTechnica. BEVs saw a slight dip in share compared to recent months, due to an end-of-year clearout of other powertrains, and a pull-forward ahead of coming tax changes. Overall auto volume was 13,652. continued] The post EVs Take 89.9%

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JANUARY 14, 2021

MAFI Transport-Systeme GmbH has released the T 230e, an electric version of its popular diesel T 230 terminal tractor. We will be able to create further variants based on our battery electric vehicle (BEV). The use of fuel cells in vehicles (FCEV) can also be implemented. MAFI’s distributor, Eastern Lift Truck Co.,

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 26, 2024

The CATL Freevoy battery mixes lithium and sodium ion cells to maximize range and performance in extended range vehicles. The post CATL Freevoy Battery Optimized For EREV & PHEV Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The plant near Heilbronn manufactures high-voltage systems for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. The current first program for the Kirchardt plant is a small-series production of modules, packs and the battery management system (BMS) for the PHEV version of an exclusive sports car brand.

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JULY 21, 2021

This study considers the fuel and electricity consumption in average real-world usage instead of solely relying on official test values. This is especially important for assessing the GHG emissions of PHEVs. —“A global comparison of the life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions of combustion engine and electric passenger cars”.

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