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New KPMG Survey Finds Only 21% of Americans Would Prefer To Buy an EV; 34% Prefer a Hybrid

KPMG LLP (KPMG), the US audit, tax and advisory firm, has released the inaugural KPMG American Perspectives Survey which assesses the views of 1,100 adults nationwide to understand their outlook on their personal financial situation and the US economy, spending plans and preferences, as well as attitudes toward the forces…

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Rolls-Royce Collaborates With Technology Partners on Highly Efficient Hydrogen Engine for Stationary Power Generation

Rolls-Royce has started, with a consortium of five companies and research institutes, to develop the necessary technologies for a highly efficient first-of-a-kind hydrogen combustion engine to drive combined heat and power (CHP) systems. Under the Phoenix (Performance Hydrogen Engine for Industrial and X) project, funded by the German Government, the…

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European Commission Investigation Provisionally Concludes That EV Value Chains in China Benefit From Unfair Subsidies; Provisional Countervailing Duties up to 38.1%

As part of its ongoing investigation, the European Commission has provisionally concluded that the battery electric vehicles (BEV) value chain in China benefits from unfair subsidization, which is causing a threat of economic injury to EU BEV producers. The investigation also examined the likely consequences and impact of measures on…

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Tesla Fleet-Upfitter UP.FIT Unveils Tesla Cybertruck Police Vehicle

UP.FIT, which upfits Teslas for fleet use, introduced the first Tesla Cybertruck Patrol vehicle ready for use by public safety officials. The UP.FIT Cybertruck combines Tesla’s electric vehicle technology with Unplugged Performance’s expertise in vehicle modification and adaptation to deliver a complete turn-key solution to meet the needs of police…

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Audi Announcing a New Efficient Drive Variant for Upcoming Audi Q6 e-tron

Audi is announcing a further, particularly efficient drive variant for the new Audi Q6 e-tron ahead of the official market launch in August. With rear-wheel drive and a newly developed lithium-ion battery with a total gross capacity of 100 kWh (94.9 kWh net), the Audi Q6 e-tron performance has a…

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The Porsche 911 T-Hybrid Offers Significantly Enhanced Performance

Porsche has fundamentally upgraded the iconic 911 sports car. The new 911 Carrera GTS is the first street-legal 911 equipped with a super-lightweight performance hybrid. (earlier post) The 911 Carrera will also be available immediately upon the launch of the new model. The newly developed, innovative powertrain system, with 3.6…

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Volkswagen AG and Vulcan Green Steel Enter into Partnership

Volkswagen AG and Vulcan Green Steel (VGS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a partnership for low-carbon steel—a key element of Volkswagen’s green steel strategy. The volumes of low-carbon steel that Volkswagen AG expects to order will cover a significant proportion of total steel requirements and will be…

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ABB Launches Energy Efficient Motor and Inverter Package for Electric Buses

ABB has launch of an innovative new package consisting of AMXE250 motor and HES580 inverter, tailored for electric buses. The motor offers high torque density for improved dynamic performance, as well as a quieter operation for increased passenger comfort. The first 3-level inverter in the market for electric buses, the…

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Toyota Hydrogen Fuel Cell Hilux Project Reaches Demonstration Phase; 10 Prototypes Built

A project to realise a hydrogen fuel cell Toyota Hilux pick-up (earlier post) has moved into its next and final phase. Since the unveiling of the first prototype vehicle in September 2023, Toyota and its consortium partners, supported by UK Government funding, have reached an intensive evaluation and demonstration stage….

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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Intend To Form JV for Electrical Architecture and Software; Volkswagen To Invest up to $5B in Rivian

Rivian Automotive and Volkswagen Group intend to form an equally controlled and owned joint venture (JV) to create next-generation electrical/electronic architecture (E/E-architecture) for electric vehicles. The partnership is anticipated to accelerate the development of software for Rivian and Volkswagen Group. It is expected to allow both companies to combine their…

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2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV Offers Three Lease Options Including 3 Years/36,000 Miles for $459 per Month With $15,000 of Fuel Credit

Honda announced lease options for the all-new 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV, its production plug-in hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle. The zero-emissions compact CUV will be available in California starting 9 July, with three competitive leasing options, with the majority of customers expected to choose a 3 year/36,000 mile lease for…

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Audi’s New Q6 E-Tron Has Estimated EPA Test Cycle Range of >300 Miles

Audi of America announced estimated range specifications and delivery timings for the all-new 2025 Q6 e-tron (earlier post). Expected to arrive in US dealerships in the fourth quarter of 2024, the all-new Q6 e-tron brings Audi electrification to the largest automotive segment—the mid-size luxury SUV segment. As the first Audi…

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