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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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