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Our Last Post: Beyond the Powertrain: Why Charging, Standards, and Smart Optimisation Will Define the Transition

Matthias Vogel 26.Jan 2026

Image: Report on: Advancement of electric vehicle technologies, classification of charging methodologies, and optimization strategies for sustainable development – A comprehensive review Electrification is accelerating — but scaling it is…

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How Machine Learning Can Reduce Battery Stress and Energy Use in EVs

Matthias Vogel 19.Jan 2026

Image: Scientific Reports T. Paulraj & Yeddula Pedda Obulesu Machine learning-based approach for reduction of energy consumption in hybrid energy storage electric vehicle. Electrification is progressing rapidly — but the…

Range Extenders and Plug-in Hybrids: Why High-Efficiency Engines and Larger Batteries Are Shaping the Next Hybrid Wave

Matthias Vogel 14.Jan 2026

Image: Pixabay Electrification is accelerating, but the global transition is not linear. Markets are moving at different speeds, infrastructure readiness varies widely, and customers are increasingly optimizing for what works…

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European Fuel Taxation in Transition: Comparative Insights 2025

Matthias Vogel 12.Jan 2026

Fuel taxation across Europe remains one of the most complex elements of transport policy. Despite common objectives such as reducing emissions and securing fiscal revenues, national systems differ widely in…

Hybrid Technology: The Most Effective and Cost-Efficient Path to Rapid Emissions Reductions

Matthias Vogel 03.Dec 2025

Picture: ICCT A new ICCT working paper (Feb 2025) delivers one of the clearest messages yet for policymakers and industry leaders: hybrid technology is not only here to stay —…

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Why the Latest EMS Research Strongly Reinforces the Strategic Value of Hybrid Technology

Matthias Vogel 25.Nov 2025

(Based on Gómez-Barroso et al., 2025) Picture: From Scientific Study Report, Europe’s climate ambitions hinge on fast, credible, and socially acceptable emission reductions. While electrification remains the long-term anchor of…

Beyond the BEV Monoculture: Why Europe’s Auto Industry Is Rediscovering Hybrids

Matthias Vogel 18.Nov 2025

picture: Pixabay Europe’s carmakers and policymakers are quietly — but decisively — shifting from a “pure EV or bust” mindset to a multi-powertrain path that includes hybrids. Slower-than-expected BEV uptake,…

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Smarter Transport Policies Could Save 1.9 Million Lives by 2040, New Global Study Finds

Matthias Vogel 20.May 2025

picture: pixabay Emission standards and electrification aren’t competing strategies—they’re complementary tools for a healthier world A landmark study from the ICCT, George Washington University, and the University of Colorado Boulder…

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Hybrid Hydrogen Aviation: A New Frontier in Sustainable Flight

Author 19.Mar 2025

picture: NASA Hybrid technology has long been a cornerstone of road transport innovation, but its potential reaches far beyond highways. A new initiative funded by NASA is exploring how hydrogen…

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Cleaner Grids Needed for Electric Cars to Outperform Gasoline Hybrids, Study Finds

Author 03.Dec 2024

Picture: Pixabay A 2024 study published in Scientific Reports explores the conditions under which electric vehicles (EVs) outperform hybrid gasoline vehicles in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers from Stanford University…

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Study reveals electric buses’ potential to reduce emissions but highlights key trade-offs

Author 27.Nov 2024

Picture: Pixabay A new study by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology and the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute provides a comprehensive life cycle assessment of city buses powered by…

Future of heavy-duty trucking: Electric, hybrids crucial by 2050

Future of Heavy-Duty Trucks: Rise of Plug-in Hybrids by 2050?

Matthias Vogel 03.Sep 2024

Picture provided by Brudeli Green Mobility Abstract The future of heavy-duty trucking is poised for a significant transformation, driven by the need to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency. As…

Worth to read: Forecasting a Realistic Electricity Infrastructure – USD 620B Needed for US MDHD EV Transition: Study Insights

Matthias Vogel 03.Sep 2024

The analysis conducted by Roland Berger, in collaboration with the Clean Freight Coalition, examines the extensive investments required to electrify medium- and heavy-duty (MDHD) vehicles in the United States. The…

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Worth to read: Ryders “Electric Vehicle – Total Cost to Transport Analysis”

Matthias Vogel 03.Sep 2024

In response to frequent inquiries from customers regarding the costs and benefits of converting commercial diesel vehicles to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), Ryder conducted an analysis to evaluate the total cost…

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