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Ford adding hybrid F-150 & Mustang, PHEV Transit, new BEV SUV by 2020; $700M for Flat Rock for EV production; cancels $1.6B Mexico plant

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Ford detailed seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in the US, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully electric SUV with an expected range of at least 300 miles (483 km) for customers globally.

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SEAT to introduce 500 km MEB-based EV, Leon PHEV in 2020

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SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, will introduce its first fully electric vehicle in 2020. In addition, the brand will remain committed to vehicles powered with compressed natural gas (CNG) as well as internal combustion engines. Built on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, the new EV will feature a range of 500 km (311 miles).

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EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

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EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2019 projects continued robust growth in US energy production, emergence of the United States as an energy exporter, and a cleaner S electric power generation mix. Light-duty vehicle energy efficiencies are affected by current federal fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards.

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Chinese Car Buyers Recently Scooped Up More EVs and PHEVs Than Gas Vehicles for the First Time

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Electric vehicle market share is growing in the U.S., Chinese car buyers are among the most prolific EV and PHEV buyers in the world, and the country recently saw their sales numbers eclipse those of gas vehicles for the first time. but it hasn’t climbed anywhere near the heights seen in other markets.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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TDI quattro plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ); the Audi A7 h-tron quattro fuel cell vehicle ( earlier post ); the Audi e-tron quattro concept battery-electric SUV ( earlier post ); the Audi TT clubsport turbo concept ( earlier post ); the Audi RS 5 TDI competition concept ( earlier post ); and the Audi R18 e-tron quattro ( earlier post ).

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Teaser: New Acura Performance Electric SUV Concept to Be Revealed At Monterey Car Week

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Electric vehicle market share is growing in the U.S., Chinese car buyers are among the most prolific EV and PHEV buyers in the world, and the country recently saw their sales numbers eclipse those of gas vehicles for the first time. but it hasn’t climbed anywhere near the heights seen in other markets.

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BYD nears huge Mexico EV plant deal with 50,000 sales in sight this year

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BYD is closing in on a deal for an EV plant in Mexico, which is expected to be among the biggest in the region. Zou explained that Mexico is a key market with great potential. BYD Dolphin (left) and Atto 3 (right) Source: BYD Mexico is quickly becoming a hot spot for EV investments. Kia revealed it will build EVs in the region.

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