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EIA: EVs and hybrids accounted for 11% of US light-duty vehicle sales in Q4 2021

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Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle sales in the Unites States have increased in recent months as sales of non-hybrid internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles fueled by gasoline or diesel decreased. Graph by the US Energy Information Administration, based on data from Wards Intelligence.

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2024 BYD Shark revealed: Plug-in petrol dual-cab wants to decimate diesel

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The 2024 BYD Shark has been revealed without camouflage, with the plug-in petrol dual cab’s launch timing now officially revealed. The rear lights match the front, while roof rails, a tub liner and a sports bar appear – at least on the upper-spec models. It’s understood the BYD will offer the Shark with either a 1.5-litre

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Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

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The study considers five different powertrains (internal combustion engine, hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid-electric, fuel-cell-electric, and battery-electric) and 12 cost components (purchase cost, depreciation, financing, fuel, insurance, maintenance, repair, taxes, registration fees, tolls and parking, payload capacity and labor).

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Mercedes-Benz is pushing back its internal electrification goals: report

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Nearly two years ago, the carmaker stated that it was looking to have its electric cars and plug-in hybrids account for half of the company’s sales by 2025. This decision comes in light of sales figures for plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles, which were reportedly not meeting expectations.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features.

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Plug In America joins global alliance

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Last week, 37 electric vehicle (EV) driver associations from 26 countries, including Plug In America, joined forces to create the Global EV Drivers’ Alliance, building a worldwide EV community. Like Plug In America, the Alliance is calling for every new light-duty passenger vehicle sold in their countries to have a plug by 2030.

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SAE task force agrees on frequency of operation and power classes for wireless power transfer for light-duty plug-in vehicles

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After 3 years of international collaboration and investigation within the team, consensus had been reached on a nominal frequency of operation for the light duty vehicle guideline. Infrastructure Plug-ins Smart charging Standards' A common frequency of operation for WPT is essential for interoperability. 81.38 - 90.00

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