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NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Cumulative sales of hybrid vehicles in the fleet sector will total nearly 4 million worldwide between 2009 and 2015, according to a recent report from Pike Research. Manufacturers are beginning to turn their attention beyond light duty vehicles to the efficiency opportunities for hybrid drive in heavy trucks. Clint Wheelock.

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and Toyota Motor Corporation have signed an agreement for the joint development of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). In 2008, BYD became the first company to sell mass production of plug-in hybrid electrified vehicles (PHEVs). BYD Company Ltd.

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has sold ten Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid ( earlier post ) trucks to Ireland’s leading utility company, the Electricity Supply Board (ESB), in Dublin. MFTBC is planning to expand its hybrid trucks business into targeted export markets starting in 2010.

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited (TMCA) has begun production of the Camry Hybrid in Australia; the line-off ceremony was attended by Australia Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. Toyota Australia will be only the fifth country in the world that produces hybrid vehicles and that makes me proud of Australia.

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MARCH 29, 2010

The halfway stage has been reached in the three-year fleet trial of the Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid in the London area. Since August 2008, ten light-duty trucks equipped with hybrid drive systems have clocked around 265,000 km (164,663 miles) in eight fleets operated by customers. Fumio Akikawa, head of the Global Hybrid Center.

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APRIL 18, 2009

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Navistar Corporation for negotiation of a cost-shared award of up to $10 million to develop, test, and deploy plug-in hybrid electric school buses. The initial Enova Charge Depleting 25/80-kW hybrid-electric powertrains incorporate a 22.5 Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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MARCH 5, 2009

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has sold more than 500 units of the Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid truck model in Japan to date. Some 250 of the trucks were sold in 2008 alone, a 64% increase from the figure recorded for the prior year. MFTBC is part of the Daimler Trucks division of Daimler AG.

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JANUARY 15, 2010

Vision Industries Class 8 zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell hybrid-electric truck at the Port of Los Angeles. The Port of Los Angeles is entering into negotiations with Los Angeles-based Vision Industries for the purchase and evaluation of Vision’s Tyrano hydrogen fuel cell hybrid-electric trucks. Photo: Business Wire). Earlier post.)

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APRIL 21, 2009

The Buick Business Concept, a new mild hybrid concept vehicle designed to showcase Buick’s future vision of “business class on the road,” made its global debut at Auto Shanghai 2009. PATAC designed the Buick Business Concept Vehicle to accommodate the next-generation GM Hybrid System, which will be introduced in China in the near future.

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AUGUST 9, 2011

GTMC), Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) vehicle-production and sales company established jointly with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., 1 with the Camry, followed by the Yaris in May 2008. 2 opened with production of the Highlander in May 2009, followed by the Camry Hybrid in April 2010 and the E’Z in June 2011.

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Taraborrelli has led Lamborghini’s Chassis and Vehicle Dynamics department since January 2008, his LinkedIn says. Taraborrelli said Lamborghini has been working to develop vehicle chassis for plug-in hybrid designs since 2015.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2009

Azure Dynamics Corporation incorporated Aura Systems ’s AuraGen motor/generator into its Balance Hybrid Electric vehicle delivered to the United States Postal Service fleet (USPS). The Balance Hybrid Electric vehicle is a two-ton step van, and will participate in the USPS fleet in Long Island, New York for a twelve-month pilot program.

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. Since becoming the fuel economy leader in the 2008 model year (average 30.9

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

PG&E’s transportation fleet includes 3,100 alternative-fuel and high-efficiency vehicles, including compressed natural gas, bio-diesel, electric and hybrid units. PG&E joined with VIA Motors in 2008 to develop the extended-range electric vehicle, or eREV. The gasoline engine extends the range to 350 more miles.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

AT&T has deployed its 4,000 th alternative-fuel vehicle (AFV) in its US corporate fleet. AT&T began deploying fleet AFVs in 2008 as part of an overall commitment to minimize its environmental impact while operating more efficiently. In Illinois AT&T operates 84 hybrid-electric vehicles and 81 CNGs.

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MAY 25, 2009

Chinese carmaker BYD and Volkswagen have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the options for partnership in the area of hybrids and electric vehicles powered by lithium batteries. Hybrids and electric vehicles will play an increasingly important role, of course. Hackenberg. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JUNE 25, 2014

Toyota Motor Corporation revealed the exterior design and Japan pricing of its hydrogen fuel cell sedan, first unveiled as a concept at the Tokyo Motor Show last year. Hybrid technology underpins Toyota’s plug-in hybrids, battery-electric vehicles, and fuel cell vehicles, Kato said. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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The family-owned company, which was formed in 2002, has, in conjunction with Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), designed, modeled and prototyped a range of implementations of the Scuderi architecture, including naturally aspirated, air hybrid, Millerized and turbocharged versions. Earlier post.). million, or 4.3%

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MARCH 11, 2014

Toyota Motor continues to lay the foundation for the introduction of its production fuel cell hybrid vehicle in 2015; the company began work on fuel cell technology in 1992. From March 2006 he was engaged in Plug-in Hybrid vehicle planning and development, and, in 2007, became planning and development leader for the Prius Plug-in project.

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JANUARY 14, 2010

Primary applications for Maxwell’s large cell products, which range from 650 to 3,000 farads, include hybrid-electric transit buses, electric rail vehicles, cranes, lift trucks and other industrial systems. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). In April 2009, Maxwell announced purchase orders with a total value of approximately $13.5

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

and Duke Energy last week announced a 10-year commitment to transition their company cars and trucks to plug-in hybrid or all-electric vehicles. is a leading energy company with 2008 revenues of more than $16 billion, approximately 39,000 megawatts of generating capacity, and more than 15,000 employees in 27 states and Canada.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2009

Releasing its earnings for the quarter ending 31 December 2008, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) forecast a total operating loss of ¥450 billion (US$4.9 For FY 2008 (ended 31 March 2008), Toyota had reported operating income of ¥2,238.6 billion), with a net loss of ¥350 billion (US$3.8 billion (US$24.3 year-on-year to ¥4.8

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Hybrid technology was also viewed as important, along with variable valve timing, gasoline direct injection, and mass reduction. Although not named in the NAS report, some respondents pointed to 48V mild hybrid/start-stop-coast technologies and P0 hybrids/e-assist as being useful toward meeting the standards.

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JUNE 16, 2009

These projects were selected under the battery materials and manufacturing topic area from the Vehicle Technologies Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement released early in 2008. million, project to develop hybrid nano carbon fiber/graphene platelet-based high-capacity anodes for lithium batteries. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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MAY 30, 2009

In the eco-car segment, the company will begin leasing the plug-in Stella electric car to corporate users in July. it plans to release hybrid vehicles early in the next decade. FHI has been introduced diesel versions of the Legacy, Forester and Impreza in Europe since 2008; cumulative sales reached 30,000 units at the end of April.

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JANUARY 20, 2007

In the wake of the Chevy Volt presentation by GM, my "plug-in hybrid" google alert has filled my inbox with reports from other automakers about their PHEV projects. One big corporate "ME TOO!" You can't keep such a good idea as plug-in hybrids down, but it can be delayed. 500 million for battery research buys time.

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JUNE 2, 2012

liter diesel four-cylinder, dual-stage turbocharged powerplants—are being developed jointly by Mazda Motor Corporation, Mazda North American Operations and SpeedSource Engineering. This could include turbocharged engines; fuels other than gasoline, such as clean diesels; and hybrid powertrains.

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

The Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has been marketing the Fuso Canter hybrid truck in its home market since July 2006 with 600 vehicles sold in Japan to date. MFTBC has sold 10 Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid trucks to Ireland’s Electricity Supply Board in Dublin – the country’s leading utility company.

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JULY 28, 2008

Finally, American politicians, corporate executives and grassroots advocates all seem to agree that powering cars from clean, affordable and domestic electricity makes sense. presidential candidates Barak Obama and John McCain are talking about EVs. Are the candidates finally committed to electric vehicles?

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Researchers from Imperial College London and their European partners, including Volvo Car Corporation, are developing a prototype multifunctional structural composite material composed of carbon fibers and a polymer resin which can store and discharge electrical energy and which is also strong and lightweight enough to be used for car parts.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

PECO is expanding its fleet with new natural gas and hybrid electric models. The utility is participating in a national consortium that recently was awarded a federal stimulus grant to purchase plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and the company is buying more trucks to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) as well. PECO serves 1.6

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Mazda has stated that its goal is to improve fuel efficiency by 30% by 2015 (compared to 2008 levels). Mazda then plans gradually to introduce electrical devices such as idle-stop, regenerative braking and hybrid systems to further improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO 2 emissions.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2009

Volkswagen AG and the Toshiba Corporation signed a letter of intent to cooperate for the development of electric drive units and the accompanying power electronics for Volkswagen’s planned New Small Family. In May 2008, Toshiba said it is developing a 3.0 In May 2008, Toshiba said it is developing a 3.0 Ah cell version.

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JANUARY 1, 2011

Slower than expected sales of hybrids everywhere in the world but Japan in 2010. In the US hybrids fell from about 3% of total sales in 2008-09 to 2.2% The DB team attributed the reduction to less concern about gasoline prices, and therefore fuel efficiency, as well as fewer government subsidies for hybrids.

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DECEMBER 9, 2009

Volkswagen AG and Suzuki Motor Corporation have signed a framework agreement to establish a close long-term strategic partnership. Apart from efficient combustion engines, we will also be focusing our attention on alternative drivetrains such as hybrids and electromobility. million motorcycles in the 2008/2009 financial year.

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JULY 9, 2015

While alternative powertrains still represent a small percentage of market share compared to gasoline engines, the report noted, clean diesels saw a 10% increase in 2014 sales over 2013 sales, while hybrids saw a 10% decrease, pure electrics saw a 20% increase and compressed natural gas saw a 33% decrease. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 18, 2012

The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH-JU) is a public-private partnership established on 14 October 2008 until 2013. Toyota Motor Corporation. The UK is proving itself to be a key early market for ultra-low emission vehicles with growing numbers of electric and plug-in hybrids appearing on our roads.

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