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APRIL 26, 2013

Among alternative drive systems, plug-in hybrids in particular offer great potential, Winterkorn said. The Volkswagen Group intends to launch at least 6 new plug-in hybrid models starting in 2014 and beyond. Since 2000, the group has reduced the fuel consumption of its TDI and TSI engines by more than 30%. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 15, 2012

The new Audi R18 e-tron quattro diesel hybrid ( earlier post ) will start the 80 th running of Le Mans from grid position one. Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen in the number “2” Audi R18 e-tron quattro set the fourth-fastest lap (3m 25.433s) behind the quickest hybrid vehicle from Toyota. But this is just a very small step.

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MARCH 13, 2019

Since the initial ground-breaking ceremony in February 2000, we have invested more than 1.3 The decision to manufacture the next generation of the Macan in Leipzig is a vote of confidence in the employees who work at the site. Porsche decided to establish a site in Leipzig in 1999. billion euro to develop the plant.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019

The Supervisory Board of Porsche AG has decided to manufacture the next generation of the Macan as a fully electric series. Nevertheless, over the next ten years we will focus on a drive mix consisting of even further optimized petrol engines, plug-in hybrid models, and purely electrically operated sports cars.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Hybrids remain below 2% of total vehicle output. Auto manufacturing capacity continues to grow, and annual output could reach the 100 million mark by 2016. China consolidated its lead, manufacturing 17.3 China consolidated its lead, manufacturing 17.3 million in 2010 to 76.8 million to 78.6 million EVs and a fleet of 3.5

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

The California Air Resources Board has approved the 2014 Honda Plug-in Hybrid Accord as the first car for sale in California that meets ARB’s LEV3/SULEV20 standard—the most stringent smog-emission standard to date. The 2014 Honda Plug-In Hybrid Accord produces only 20 milligrams of NMOG+NO x emissions per mile. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 28, 2020

Off the race track, Audi is planning to generate about 40% of its sales with electric cars and plug-in-hybrids by 2025. Having scored 23 championship titles, including eleven driver titles, plus 114 victories, 345 podium finishes, 106 pole positions and 112 fastest laps, Audi shaped the DTM from 1990 to 1992 and from 2000 onwards.

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DECEMBER 19, 2009

million award ( earlier post ) from the Department of Energy (DOE) to support expansion of its power electronics engineering capabilities as well as the establishment of a new manufacturing operation in Kokomo, Indiana. million to advance the development of low-cost manufacturing of electric drive vehicles (EDV) in the United States.

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Plug-in hybrids were even worse with 146 percent more issues. However, standard hybrids actually outperformed every other group with 26 percent fewer problems than vehicles wholly reliant on gasoline. But it also left your author wondering why standard hybrids weren’t seeing the same number of problems.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Annual global sales of TMC hybrids. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has cumulatively sold more than 2 million hybrid vehicles since the launch in 1997 in Japan of the Coaster Hybrid EV in August and the Prius in December. On May 31, 2007, the global cumulative sales of TMC’s hybrid vehicles had topped 1 million.

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JANUARY 12, 2010

which develops and manufactures lithium-ion batteries for automotive applications such as hybrid electric vehicles, have developed new lithium-ion batteries for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, a first for the Hitachi Group. Tags: Batteries Hybrids Plug-ins. Hitachi and Hitachi Vehicle Energy, Ltd.,

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Fuso Canter 7C15 Eco Hybrid, box body. Engine: 2000 bar injection pressure. liter engine increase the maximum injection pressure by 25% to as much as 2000 bar. The manufacturer can choose either of these methods. Canter Eco Hybrid. Click to enlarge. New injectors for the 3.0-liter

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JANUARY 16, 2014

YASA Motors, the manufacturer of highly differentiated advanced axial flux motors and generators based on its Yokeless And Segmented Armature (YASA) technology ( earlier post ), has raised £5 million (US$8.2 YASA motors make more efficient use of key materials, and are produced with simple low cost manufacturing processes.

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DECEMBER 15, 2013

By 2040, hybrids are expected to account for about 35% of the global light-duty vehicle fleet, up from less than 1% in 2010. Hybrids are expected to account for about half of global new-car sales by 2040. Vehicle penetration 2000 to 2040. Forecasts Fuel Efficiency Fuels Hybrids Natural Gas Oil Power Generation'

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APRIL 16, 2010

Scientists at the research neutron source FRM II of the Technische Universität München (TUM) are taking a closer look at a high performance rechargeable battery for future hybrid locomotives, the sodium/iron chloride battery manufactured by General Electric (GE). Volt batteries will provide hybrid locomotives with 2000 horsepower.

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DECEMBER 30, 2011

m 3 (2,510 gallons US) in 2000 to approximately 3.5 Ford’s latest water reduction initiatives are designed to build on the success the company has had with its Global Water Management Initiative that launched in 2000. Between 2000 and 2010, Ford reduced its global water use by 62%, or 10.5 m 3 (925 gallons US) in 2015.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The warning came as a new report published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) confirmed that the fleet average CO 2 of newly registered cars rose for the first time in 2017, despite vehicles becoming ever more efficient. These ongoing improvements mean average CO 2 is still a third (-33.1%) lower than in 2000.

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MAY 1, 2014

AFV are alternative fuel vehicles: electric, LPG, NG-biomethane, E85, biodiesel, hybrid and plug-in vehicles. While the collective target has been met, it has not yet been confirmed whether each individual manufacturer has met its own target, which is based on the average mass of the cars they sell. 2015 target: 130 g CO 2 /km.

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APRIL 28, 2010

GKN Driveline continues its rapid growth in China with plans for a 12 th manufacturing facility; expansion of an existing research center; and the introduction of new low-cost and electric-hybrid technologies for the China market. Magirius also announced the expansion of GKN’s Shanghai Technical Centre originally established in 2000.

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MAY 27, 2014

For the first time since UCS began the Automaker Rankings report in 2000, all eight major automakers reduced their average greenhouse gas (GHG) and smog-forming emissions compared to their fleet averages from 1998, the model year examined in the first report. Source: UCS. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 23, 2015

They counted more than 500 electric passenger vehicles of all those types worldwide in the period from 2000 to 2013. Number of series-production electric vehicles by OEM, 2000-2013. The largest share of PHEVs were found between a vehicle curb weight of 1500 kg (3,300 lbs) and 2000 kg (4400 lbs). Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 9, 2019

All but three European car manufacturers met their specific emission targets in 2017, based on current European vehicle test rules. This increase brings car manufacturers further away from their 2021 targets. This increase brings car manufacturers further away from their 2021 targets. g CO 2 /km in 2017 to 118.5 g CO 2 /km.

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OCTOBER 28, 2020

The British premium automobile manufacturer MINI is realigning its model range, with a focus on drivetrain technologies, vehicle segments and services of the future. The second generation of MINI, introduced in 2000, optimized the relationship between fun driving and fuel consumption, including the introduction of diesel engines.

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

The 2023 Toyota Crown for the US market is coming with standard AWD and the choice of two electrified powertrains: the standard Toyota Hybrid System (THS) or Hybrid MAX. Hybrid MAX is Toyota’s all-new performance hybrid that puts out a manufacturer estimated 340 net horsepower and a net 400 lb-ft of torque.

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JULY 2, 2015

Mercedes-Benz is currently placing a very strong focus on its plug-in hybrid initiative: by 2017 there will be ten models in the market—requiring a new product launch every four months on average. All three plug-in hybrid versions are in the Silvretta. All three plug-in hybrid versions are in the Silvretta. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Effects of changes in the average lifespan of ordinary passenger cars newly registered between 1990-2000 on total induced CO 2 emissions in 2000. emissions attributable to motor vehicle manufacturing. Credit: ACS, Kagawa et al. Click to enlarge. —Kagawa et al. times the rate of the increase in demand.

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JULY 16, 2010

The Prius was launched in 2000 to the European market. Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. TMUK) recently held a line-off ceremony today to mark the start of production of the Auris Hybrid ( earlier post ). TMUK will produce 30,000 Auris Hybrids annually, with sales of the vehicle beginning on 1 July.

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

2000 – BHEL developed an eighteen-seater electric bus in 2000. introduced its first electric three-wheeler in 1999, and in 2001, it established a new firm, Bijlee, based in Coimbatore, to manufacture and sell electric vehicles. The cars were powered by a 72-volt lead-acid battery. 2001 – Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2016

LTD (Furui), along with a leading Chinese industrial vehicle manufacturer—also identified as one of the “big three” Chinese automakers—to develop new fuel cell applications and fueling solutions to be utilized in the large and expanding industrial electric vehicle market in China. Plug Power Inc., Plug Power Inc.,

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JULY 16, 2022

Toyota will bring the Crown to the US in three grades—XLE, Limited and Platinum—with the choice of two different hybrid powertrains: HYBRID MAX (exclusive to Platinum) or the fourth-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS). liter Hybrid Model). HYBRID MAX combines a 2.4-liter 2023 Toyota Crown Platinum.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The cells are produced by Electrovaya’s proprietary non-toxic production process which does not use massive quantities of toxic n-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP), unlike most other commercial lithium-ion battery manufacturers. Energy densities range from 170 to 210 Wh/kg with peak power up to 2000 W/kg. Cobaltate-Series, for small cells only.

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APRIL 17, 2017

Michelin then hosted a second Challenge Bibendum in 2000. This event drew a field of 32 electric, hybrid, fuel cell, diesel and natural gas powered vehicles from nearly all the world’s major vehicle manufacturers and top design houses.

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JANUARY 7, 2023

An Italian EV startup called Automobili Estrema has launched a 2000+ horsepower EV hypercar that will take on the Nurburgring later this year. Manufacturers have pushed their top-of-the-line vehicles to the absolute limit as they look to take the lead. Credit: Automobili Estrema.

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MAY 3, 2011

Markey (D-MA-7), Jerry McNerney (D-CA-11), and Anna Eshoo (D-CA-14) introduced legislation designed to fast track the deployment of electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid technologies. These communities will then serve as domestic hubs for EV manufacturing and deployment, as well as proving grounds for best practices.

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DECEMBER 31, 2015

The meeting will include a wide range of stakeholders such as technology providers, original equipment manufacturers, transit agencies, and other interested parties to discuss the current status of advanced technologies for reducing emissions from transit buses.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

In his remarks prior to the unveiling of the new CR-Z hybrid ( earlier post ), Honda Motor President and CEO Takanobu Ito said that the company has taken up the challenge to reduce CO 2 emissions through advancing various electromotive technologies. “ Tags: Batteries Electric (Battery) Fuel Cells Hydrogen Vehicle Manufacturers.

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OCTOBER 26, 2016

On the road toward a full factory commitment, the manufacturer is now actively joining the technical development. In mid-October, the premium brand won the manufacturers’ and teams’ classifications. The ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport FE02 for 2016/2017. Click to enlarge.

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