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European Commission proposes Euro 7 standards

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NOVEMBER 12, 2022

The European Commission presented its proposal for Euro 7 standards to reduce air pollution from new motor vehicles sold in the EU. Battery electric vehicles also still cause pollution from brakes and microplastics from tires. These rules will apply to all vehicles, including electric ones.

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Standards Pollution Emissions All-Electric

Ongoing market rollout for SAE hydrogen fueling standards

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NOVEMBER 10, 2014

The event is the most recent example of a concerted effort to educate stakeholders and encourage the implementation of the SAE hydrogen fueling standards. The event is the most recent example of a concerted effort to educate stakeholders and encourage the implementation of the SAE hydrogen fueling standards. Earlier post.)

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Standards Hydrogen Fuel Market

Mercedes launches new plug-in hybrid S 580 e; Gen4 hybrid system, 100 km electric range

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JULY 22, 2021

g/km, combined electrical consumption: 22.0-20.2 This V8 gasoline engine with integrated second-generation starter-generator and 48-volt on-board electrical system is also available with both wheelbases, with prices starting at €126,366 (US$149,000). The range has more than doubled compared with the previous model.

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Plug-in Mercedes Hybrid Plug

Polestar releases LCA reports for long-range and standard-range single-motor versions of Polestar 2 EV

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Polestar has released the LCA reports for the new Polestar 2 versions (Long-range Single-motor and Standard-range Single-motor), including all emissions from cradle to grave. The company published an evaluation of the carbon footprint of the Long-range Dual-motor Polestar 2 in 2020. e for “Standard-range Single-motor”.

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Standards Range Motoring Motors

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive reduces lifecycle CO2 emissions by as much as 64% compared to B 180 gasoline model

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

CO 2 emissions of the B-Class Electric Drive compared with the B 180 gasoline-engine variant [t/car]. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive ( earlier post ) delivers up to 64% lower CO 2 emissions than the equivalent B 180 gasoline model (when charged with hydroelectricity), according to Mercedes-Benz and TÜV Süd.

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Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Mercedes Emissions

New 2023 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV comes standard with Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain

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JANUARY 26, 2022

The Tow Tech Package, available on all grades but standard on TRD Pro and Capstone, offers a suite of features that include Trailer Backup Guide to aid in backing up the SUV with a trailer, and Straight Path Assist which helps provide steering control to keep the trailer straight on its intended path when backing up.

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Toyota Standards SUV Tundra

PHEV version of new VW Tiguan to have electric range of up to 100 km

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JUNE 16, 2023

With plug-in hybrid drive, the new Tiguan will achieve electric ranges of up to 100 kilometers in the future. It will be offered with turbodiesel engines (TDI), turbocharged gasoline engines (TSI), mild hybrid turbocharged gasoline engines (eTSI) and plug-in hybrid systems (eHybrid). Like on the Volkswagen ID.

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Range PHEV Plug-in Plug

Volvo extends S60 range with plug-in hybrid powertrain and new trim levels

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AUGUST 22, 2019

Volvo has extended its S60 range—the third generation of the premium mid-size sedan—to incorporate further powertrain choices and equipment grades, including an allwheeldrive gasoline-electric hybrid and a trim level that focuses on luxury and craftsmanship. The 0-62mph sprint takes just 4.6

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Volvo Plug-in Plug Range

Blue Bird enters commercial vehicle market with flexible Class 5-6 EV chassis

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MAY 11, 2022

School bus manufacturer Blue Bird Corporation unveiled a Class 5-6 electric vehicle platform at the 2022 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. Blue Bird’s flexible Class 5-6 chassis will enable a broad range of fully-electric vehicles, including last-mile delivery step vans, motorhomes, and other specialty vehicles.

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Commercial Market Vehicles Colorado

BMW Dadong plant closing in on standard production of iX3 EV

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JUNE 10, 2020

Standard production of the BMW core brand’s first pure electric model will get underway at the BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture (BBA) in China in late summer as planned: BBA Plant Dadong will produce the first Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) with a pure electric drive train for the global market.

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BMW Standards Production Fully Electric

BMW unveils new X1 with all-electric and PHEV variants

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JUNE 1, 2022

At launch in October 2022, there will initially be a choice of two gasoline and two diesel engines from the BMW Group’s new modular generation of Efficient Dynamics engines. This starting quartet will immediately be followed by the all-electric BMW iX1 xDrive30 (electric power consumption, combined in the WLTP cycle: 18.4 – 17.3

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BMW All-Electric PHEV MPG

Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

With full gas tanks, the car has an NEDC range of up to 495 (307.6 mi) kilometers and a WLTP range of up to 445 kilometers (276.5 This is supplemented by the additional range offered by the reserve gasoline tank with a net usable volume of 9 liters (2.4 US gal) mounted in front of the rear axle.

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Audi Gas Gas-Electric Gasoline-Electric

Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

Lightning eMotors has announced a new model of its Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Van. The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

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Batteries Battery Fuel Electrical

Opel begins production and deliveries of hydrogen Vivaro van

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DECEMBER 11, 2021

The Vivaro-e HYDROGEN is based on the existing battery electric Opel Vivaro-e, the “2021 International Van of the Year”. With full tanks of hydrogen, the driving range is more than 400 kilometers (WLTP1). The Vivaro-e HYDROGEN features a three-phase on-board charger (11 kW) and a mode 2 charging cable as standard.

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Hydrogen Production Lithium Ion Recharge

Haldor Topsoe to build large-scale SOEC electrolyzer manufacturing facility to meet customer needs for green hydrogen

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MARCH 7, 2021

30% greater output—when compared to standard alkaline or PEM electrolyzers. C, which sets it apart from standard electrolysis technologies. The SOEC is a ceramic cell that uses electricity to split water molecules (H 2 O) into hydrogen (H 2 ) and oxygen (O 2 ). (A) The facility is expected to be operational by 2023.

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Hydrogen Green Manufacturer Saudi Arabia

Yamato Transport and CJPT to study standardization and commercialization of cartridge batteries for battery swapping

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JULY 28, 2022

Yamato Transport and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) will begin studying the standardization and commercialization of replaceable and rechargeable cartridge batteries. Level electricity demand: Replacement batteries can be recharged while vehicles are in operation, reducing peak electricity demand.

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Commercial Standards Transportation Batteries

New Volkswagen Passat GTE PHEV boosts electric range

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AUGUST 27, 2019

The new Passat GTE plug-in hybrid features , under the new WLTP cycle, an electric range of up to 54 km (33.6 The purely electric range of the predecessor—determined as an NEDC value (New European Driving Cycle)—was 50 km. The new Passat GTE has a range of around 70 km in this cycle. miles)(sedan).

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Range PHEV Plug-in Electrical

CARB publishes 2020 CI values for electricity as transportation fuel: average 82.92 gCO2e/MJ, up from 2019

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MARCH 10, 2020

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Officer has certified the 2020 annual update to the carbon intensities (CI) of the lookup table pathways for a) California Average Grid Electricity Used as a Transportation Fuel in California and b) Electricity Supplied under the Smart Charging or Smart Electrolysis Provision.

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2020 2019 Transportation Fuel

Study finds GHG emissions from corn ethanol now 46% lower than gasoline

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JANUARY 27, 2021

A new study by a team from Environmental Health & Engineering (EH&E) has found that greenhouse gas emissions from corn ethanol are 46% lower than those from gasoline—a decrease in emissions from the estimated 39% done by previous modeling. gCO 2 e/MJ (range of 37.6 —Scully et al. —David MacIntosh.

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Gasoline Emissions Gasoline-Electric Gas-Electric

Ford and Sunrun partnering to advance home energy management using F-150 Lightning

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FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Ford is partnering with solar company Sunrun to enhance home energy management, leveraging the onboard battery capability of the all-electric F-150 Lightning. The F-150 Lightning extended-range battery system can store 131 kWh and deliver up to 9.6 Once power is restored, the system automatically reverts back to utility power.

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F-150 Ford Energy Extended Range

BMW begins road testing of i Hydrogen NEXT; small-series production model in late 2022

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JUNE 19, 2021

The BMW Group is beginning to test near-standard vehicles with a hydrogen fuel cell drive train in everyday conditions on European roads. The BMW i Hydrogen NEXT is a pure electric vehicle that uses hydrogen as fuel by converting it into electricity in a fuel cell.

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BMW Hydrogen Production Carbon Fiber

2020 Range Rover available with 48V mild hybrid in-line 6

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MAY 2, 2019

The 2020 Range Rover is now available in the UK with a 3.0-liter liter in-line six-cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine in a Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) powertrain designed to bring enhanced efficiency to the range with fuel economy of 9.3l/100km mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 212g/km (NEDC equivalent combined).

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2020 Available Range Land Rover

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

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

Initial sales of the 2014 Cadillac ELR extended range electric luxury coupe ( earlier post ) will begin in January in all major US metropolitan areas. With an all-electric range of about 35 highway miles (56 km), and a total range in excess of 300 miles (482 km), the ELR offers fuel economy of 82 MPGe, Cadillac estimates.

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Cadillac Tax Credit Price Sale

Plug-in hybrid model now tops the Porsche Cayenne range

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AUGUST 13, 2019

Porsche’s Cayenne range follows the Panamera series ( earlier post ) in now featuring a plug-in hybrid as its new flagship model. kWh/100 km (electric). In addition to the two top models, the hybrid range from Porsche now includes the new Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupé with system power of 340 kW (462 PS; Fuel consumption combined 3.2–3.1

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Cayenne Porsche Plug-in Hybrid

Renault makes public its lifecycle study of Fluence ICE vs Fluence EV

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JULY 11, 2013

Renault recently made public the findings of an internal study, published first in October 2011, detailing and comparing the lifecycle assessments (LCAs) of the battery-electric and two internal combustion engined versions (gasoline and diesel) of the Renault Fluence. Gasoline Fluence 16V. Electric Fluence Z.E.

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Li-ion Gasoline-Electric Ozone Diesel

Start of sales for the VW Golf eHybrid and Golf GTE PHEVs in Europe

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AUGUST 22, 2020

This allows a wider electric range. When the battery is charged, the Golf eHybrid and Golf GTE start electrically and therefore with zero local emissions. The Golf eHybrid covers up to 80 kilometers (50 miles) fully electrically, while the Golf GTE offers a locally zero emissions range of up to 62 kilometers (38.5

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Sale PHEV Europe Plug-in

New BMW 530e PHEV offers more range, optional intelligent all-wheel drive

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AUGUST 3, 2019

BMW is increasing the efficiency and variety of its electrified models for the upper mid-range segment. The latest battery cell technology contributes to increasing the electric range of the BMW 530e Sedan plug-in hybrid model to between 61 and 66 kilometers. The BMW 530e xDrive Sedan completes the standard sprint in 6.2

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BMW Range PHEV Plug-in

EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

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APRIL 13, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two new proposed federal emissions standards spanning light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model year 2027 and beyond. —Proposed Rule: Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles GHG emissions standards.

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EPA Light Standards Emissions

New top model PHEV in the BMW 5 Series

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AUGUST 12, 2020

With an increase from two to five models featuring innovative plug-in hybrid drive by November 2020, the new BMW 5 Series offers the largest range of PHEVs within one BMW Group model series. The new top-of-the-range BMW 545e xDrive Sedan (combined fuel consumption: 2.4 – 2.1 In HYBRID mode, the electric motor is predominantly used.

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BMW PHEV Plug-in Hybrid

Toyota’s San Antonio plant begins production of 2023 all-hybrid Sequoia

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The all-new third-generation 2023 Sequoia full-size SUV features as standard the powerful twin-turbo V6 hybrid i-FORCE MAX powertrain. Drive Mode Select is an all-new feature on Sequoia offering different driving modes depending upon driver preference, and it includes standard settings Eco, Normal and Sport. Earlier post.)

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San Antonio Hybrid Tundra Production

Updated Audi Q7 SUV has 48V MHEV as standard, new PHEV option

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JUNE 26, 2019

Audi’s updated Q7 SUV will have the company’s 48V mild-hybrid system (MHEV) as standard. Its central component, the belt alternator starter (BAS), powers a 48-volt main electrical system in which a compact lithium-ion battery stores the energy. stop range begins at 22 km/h (13.7 liters per 100 kilometers. wheel drive.

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Audi Standards SUV PHEV

BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

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MAY 25, 2023

BMW introduced the eighth generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan, including two all-electric i5 variants; BMW will extend the range to include two plug-in hybrid variants (530e and 550e xDrive) from the spring of 2024. The BMW i5 M60 xDrive—the top model in the range—(combined power consumption according to WLTP: 20.6 - 18.2

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All-Electric BMW PHEV Plug-in

New Volkswagen Passat Variant features new PHEV drives; fast charging up to 50 kW, 100 km range

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The range of two new plug-in hybrid drives, one mild hybrid drive and five turbocharged gasoline and diesel engine variants is characterized by efficiency. kWh battery (net energy content), they make all-electric ranges of around 100 km possible. TSI evo2) provides overall ranges of around 1,000 km.

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Range Charging PHEV Gasoline-Electric

Nissan to begin production of Pathfinder hybrid in Russia; importance of Russian market

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AUGUST 27, 2014

Nissan launched its Pathfinder range in the Russian market at the Moscow Motor Show. Nissan’s all-new fourth-generation Pathfinder—which will be built in Russia—will be available with a standard 3.5L gasoline engine as well as the hybrid drive system. For the hybrid version, Pathfinder’s standard 3.5-liter

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Russia Nissan Market Hybrid

Mercedes-Benz adds 48V mild-hybrid V8 GLE 580 to model range

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MAY 23, 2019

Mercedes-Benz will further expand the GLE model range with the introduction of the V8-powered Mercedes-Benz GLE 580 4MATIC. The GLE 580 4MATIC features an electrified V8 biturbo gasoline engine with the 48-volt on-board electrical system and integrated starter generator.

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Mercedes Hybrid Range Exhaust

New BMW 330e PHEV features 50% boost in all-electric range to 41 miles; XtraBoost debuts

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AUGUST 14, 2019

The new BMW 330e plug-in hybrid features the latest generation of BMW eDrive technology paired with a four-cylinder gasoline engine. Making its debut appearance in a BMW, the standard-fitted XtraBoost raises the system output of the plug-in hybrid to a maximum 215 kW/292 hp. liters per 100km (123.7 – 146.9 kWh per 100 kilometers.

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BMW All-Electric Miles PHEV

BMW launches plug-in hybrid variant of X3; updates to other PHEVs

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MARCH 10, 2019

This makes it the first model of the brand to be offered with both a conventional combustion engine and a plug-in hybrid system—with the addition of a purely electrically powered version in 2020. The BMW X3 xDrive30e combines the properties of a premium mid-range sports activity vehicle with BMW eDrive technology.

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Plug-in BMW Plug Hybrid

Volkswagen: e-mobility and sustainability; Part 1, the e-Golf and Golf GTE

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MARCH 13, 2014

Although the company (both the brand and the larger Volkswagen Group) has been researching electromobility for a number of years; has previously outlined accelerating implementation of electric drive projects (e.g., earlier post ); and currently has two battery-electric passenger cars on the market (e-Up! e-Golf driving impressions.

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Parts Plug-in MPH Gasoline-Electric

Fraunhofer suggests e-scooters as application for its magnesium hydride paste hydrogen storage technology

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FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The award-winning POWERPASTE technology is patented (EU, US) and offers advantages over other energy storage technologies, in particular in the power range from 100 W to 10 kW, Fraunhofer researchers said. This means that POWERPASTE can offers a range comparable to—or even greater than—gasoline.

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Hydrogen Energy Storage Water Li-ion

Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

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MARCH 22, 2022

naturally aspirated methanol engine providing 97kW (130HP) of power and 175 N·m of max torque together with an electric motor providing 100kW (134HP) of power and 320 N·m for a combined 272kW (364HP) and 495 N·m of torque. Acting as a range extender at lower speeds and only sending power to the wheels at high speeds allows the 1.8L

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Hybrid Iceland Chinese Cleaning

New Mercedes C-Class Estate offers new 1.6L diesel, diesel hybrid options; gasoline plug-in hybrid model coming

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JULY 15, 2014

The powertrain range for the Estate, which includes diesel, gasoline and hybrid options, features a new 1.6-liter The new Estate’s gasoline and diesel engines with ECO start/stop function comply with the Euro 6 emissions standards. OM 626 is the first standard passenger car diesel engine to use steel pistons.

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Diesel Gasoline Plug-in Hybrid

2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Toyota is offering a new electric all-wheel drive system (AWD-e) on the facelifted 2019 Prius. The Prius AWD-e uses an independent electric, magnet-less rear motor (a Toyota first) to power the rear wheels from 0 to 6 mph, then when needed, up to 43 mph. FWD models will feature a Li-ion battery. The system combines the output of a 1.8-liter

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Prius 2019 All-Electric Nickel Metal Hydride

Jeep introduces first PHEV Grand Cherokee: 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe with 25 miles AER

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Available in the Grand Cherokee Limited, Trailhawk, Overland, Summit and Summit Reserve, the 4xe propulsion system combines two electric motors, a 400-volt battery pack, 2.0-liter The 4xe PHEV technology targets an estimated 25 miles (40 km) of all-electric range and 57 MPGe and offers: 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque.

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Jeep PHEV Miles North America

Lightning Systems introduces Generation 2 model of its battery-electric Ford Transit powertrain

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MAY 22, 2019

Lightning Systems introduced a longer-range, higher-speed, Generation 2 model of its Lightning Electric system for the Ford Transit. The Lightning Electric Ford Transit is a battery-electric drivetrain package for the Ford Transit 350HD, a product used extensively by commercial and government fleets. Earlier post.)

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Ford Batteries Battery Li-ion

European Commission proposes Euro 7 standards

Ongoing market rollout for SAE hydrogen fueling standards

Mercedes launches new plug-in hybrid S 580 e; Gen4 hybrid system, 100 km electric range

Polestar releases LCA reports for long-range and standard-range single-motor versions of Polestar 2 EV

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive reduces lifecycle CO2 emissions by as much as 64% compared to B 180 gasoline model

New 2023 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV comes standard with Hybrid i-FORCE MAX Powertrain

PHEV version of new VW Tiguan to have electric range of up to 100 km

Volvo extends S60 range with plug-in hybrid powertrain and new trim levels

Blue Bird enters commercial vehicle market with flexible Class 5-6 EV chassis

BMW Dadong plant closing in on standard production of iX3 EV

BMW unveils new X1 with all-electric and PHEV variants

Audi introduces new CNG A3 Sportback

Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

Opel begins production and deliveries of hydrogen Vivaro van

Haldor Topsoe to build large-scale SOEC electrolyzer manufacturing facility to meet customer needs for green hydrogen

Yamato Transport and CJPT to study standardization and commercialization of cartridge batteries for battery swapping

New Volkswagen Passat GTE PHEV boosts electric range

CARB publishes 2020 CI values for electricity as transportation fuel: average 82.92 gCO2e/MJ, up from 2019

Study finds GHG emissions from corn ethanol now 46% lower than gasoline

Ford and Sunrun partnering to advance home energy management using F-150 Lightning

BMW begins road testing of i Hydrogen NEXT; small-series production model in late 2022

2020 Range Rover available with 48V mild hybrid in-line 6

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

Plug-in hybrid model now tops the Porsche Cayenne range

Renault makes public its lifecycle study of Fluence ICE vs Fluence EV

Start of sales for the VW Golf eHybrid and Golf GTE PHEVs in Europe

New BMW 530e PHEV offers more range, optional intelligent all-wheel drive

EPA proposes stringent new emissions standards for light-, medium-, heavy-duty vehicles for MY 2027 and beyond

New top model PHEV in the BMW 5 Series

Toyota’s San Antonio plant begins production of 2023 all-hybrid Sequoia

Updated Audi Q7 SUV has 48V MHEV as standard, new PHEV option

BMW’s eighth-generation 5 Series offers two all-electric i5 variants; PHEVs in 2024

New Volkswagen Passat Variant features new PHEV drives; fast charging up to 50 kW, 100 km range

Nissan to begin production of Pathfinder hybrid in Russia; importance of Russian market

Mercedes-Benz adds 48V mild-hybrid V8 GLE 580 to model range

New BMW 330e PHEV features 50% boost in all-electric range to 41 miles; XtraBoost debuts

BMW launches plug-in hybrid variant of X3; updates to other PHEVs

Volkswagen: e-mobility and sustainability; Part 1, the e-Golf and Golf GTE

Fraunhofer suggests e-scooters as application for its magnesium hydride paste hydrogen storage technology

Geely testing Emgrand methanol hybrid sedan in -40 C conditions

New Mercedes C-Class Estate offers new 1.6L diesel, diesel hybrid options; gasoline plug-in hybrid model coming

2019 Prius offered with new electric all-wheel drive system

Jeep introduces first PHEV Grand Cherokee: 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe with 25 miles AER

Lightning Systems introduces Generation 2 model of its battery-electric Ford Transit powertrain

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