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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

PEUGEOT is showcasing its 208 HYbrid Air 2L Demonstrator at next month’s Paris Motor Show. Peugeot’s Hybrid Air ( earlier post ) is a full-hybrid solution combining compressed air and hydraulic power, with no battery required for energy storage. Peugeot 208 HYbrid Air 2L Demonstrator. Hybrids Hydraulic Hybrid'

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JANUARY 7, 2022

With room for 5 or up to 7 passengers, the Peugeot e-Rifter is fitted with a 100 kW/136 hp electric motor and a 50 kWh lithium-ion battery allowing a range of 280 km (according to the WLTP cycle).

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014

liter PureTech e-THP three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engines and new BlueHDi diesel emissions technology, to appear on several versions of PEUGEOT 308, 308 SW and 508—at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show. HYbrid Air is a full-hybrid solution combining compressed air and hydraulic power, with no battery required for energy storage.

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OCTOBER 14, 2014

TMC cumulative hybrid sales by year. The blue bar represents the running cumulative total, the green bar the hybrid sales for each year. Cumulative global sales of Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) hybrid vehicles has exceeded the 7 million unit mark as of 30 September, reaching 7.053 million units. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Proton Holdings Berhad and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) are in “serious discussion” for strategic collaboration to further strengthen the competitiveness of both Proton and MMC in the global marketplace. Provision of MMC’s future technologies such as electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicle technology.

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APRIL 6, 2014

introduced its new HB215LC-2 hybrid hydraulic excavator. This third-generation model is based on iterations of Komatsu hybrid experience; Komatsu was the first in the industry to introduce a hybrid excavator in 2008. Since then, the company has sold more than 2,500 hybrid excavators worldwide. Komatsu America Corp.

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MARCH 5, 2013

The concept and layout of the hydraulic hybrid system. Bosch, in collaboration with PSA Peugeot Citroën, is developing a hydraulic full-hybrid powertrain to reduce fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions in light-duty vehicles. Hydraulic hybrid powertrain. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., One involves approximately 133,000 MY 2006-2010 Highlander Hybrid and MY 2006-2008 Lexus RX 400h vehicles. In limited instances, the hybrid system will shut down and resulting in the vehicle stopping while the vehicle is being driven. will conduct two voluntary safety recalls.

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JULY 19, 2009

Toyota Motor Kyushu Inc. has doubled the output capacity for core hybrid components to 168,000 units a year to meet projected demand for parts used in the new Lexus HS 250h hybrid. The Toyota Motor Corp. The Toyota Motor Corp. The first line makes such units for sport-utility hybrids. Earlier post.).

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MAY 16, 2018

Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and BAE Systems have delivered the first 39 Enviro400H double-deck buses with Series-E hybrid technology to launch customer Go-Ahead London. Series-E maintains the series hybrid system architecture—proven in more than 1,300 existing Enviro400H hybrid buses—in which the diesel engine (4.5-liter

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JANUARY 22, 2013

Elements of the “Hybrid Air” hydraulic hybrid powertrain under development for B, C, and D vehicles. Following the introduction of the Bosch electric axle-split hybrid in PSA Peugeot Citroën diesel vehicles ( earlier post ), the two companies are now planning to develop a hydraulic hybrid powertrain for passenger cars.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Prabhakar Patil, former CEO, LG Chem Power, and Chief Engineer of Hybrid Technologies, Ford Motor Company. Prior to joining LGCPI in 2005, Dr. Patil spent 27 years of his professional career at Ford Motor Company in various engineering and management positions. Rita Lane, former Vice President of Operations, Apple Inc.,

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) showcased the utility’s first extended-range electric truck with manufacturer VIA Motors at three Bay Area National Plug-In Day events—in San Francisco, San Rafael and Cupertino—on Sunday. PG&E joined with VIA Motors in 2008 to develop the extended-range electric vehicle, or eREV.

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DECEMBER 25, 2012

Crown Royal Saloon G (Hybrid model, rear-wheel drive with options). Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched in Japan the redesigned Crown Royal and Crown Athlete sedans; production of a new hybrid version of the sedan will begin in late January 2013. The new, exclusive rear-wheel-drive hybrid system combines a 2.5-liter,

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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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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

and Toyota Motor Corporation signed an agreement to establish a joint company to research and development for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Core parts for electrified vehicles such as batteries, motors and power electronics are among the products that BYD develops in-house. BYD Company Ltd.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

(MHI) has achieved 4,000 hours of uninterrupted operation—a first—of a 200 kW-class pressurized hybrid (combined-cycle) power generation system incorporating solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) and a micro gas turbine (MGT). MHI has been conducting joint development of the hybrid system with Toyota Motor Corporation since 2008.

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OCTOBER 2, 2009

At the Tokyo Motor Show next week, Suzuki will show three concept cars: an all-new Alto Concept for the minivehicle segment; a new Swift Plug-in Hybrid concept; and the SX4-FCV fuel cell vehicle, shown earlier in 2008. The SX4-FCV uses an 80 kW GM fuel cell stack, fueled by hydrogen from a 70 MPa tank to power a 68 kW motor.

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MAY 13, 2009

Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH, a subsidiary of Proton Power Systems plc, a designer, developer and producer of fuel cells and fuel cell electric hybrid systems, has previewed the first passenger bus using the company’s “triple-hybrid” fuel cell system. Proton Motor supplied the propulsion system. The PM Basic A 50 stack.

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DECEMBER 1, 2022

—Gary Robinson, vice president of Auto Planning & Strategy for American Honda Motor Co. This approach echoes the broad role that Honda’s Tochigi, Japan plant played in manufacturing both the original NSX supercar starting in 1989 and, later, the Honda FCX Clarity FCEV in 2008.

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MARCH 25, 2011

Solaris Bus & Coach and Voith Turbo are introducing a new Urbino hybrid bus—the Urbino 18 DIWAhybrid articulated city bus—equipped with a Voith parallel DIWAhybrid system ( earlier post ). Solaris currently offers an Urbino 18 Allison hybrid, an Urbino 18 Vossloh Kiepe hybrid, and an Urbino 12 hybrid.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

At a conference in Chengdu, China, Toyota Toyota Motor Executive Vice President Atsushi said that the company is targeting selling 1.5 in 2008 to 6.8% last year, according to research firm LMC Automotive.Its comeback strategy makes use of its strength in hybrid cars. Toyota’s Camry hybrid qualifies. million to 1.8

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MARCH 14, 2012

XL Hybrids, Inc., XL Hybrids, Inc., The XL Hybrids powertrain consists of a 2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, a 40 kW (53 hp) electric motor and a proprietary hybrid control system that operate seamlessly with the OEM internal combustion engine and automatic transmission.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2012

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE)’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has published a report on an 18-month evaluation of in-service second-generation diesel-electric hybrid delivery vans and found significant fuel economy benefits of the hybrids compared to similar conventional vans. mpg, 13% greater than the 9.2

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Recent results from certified dynamometer testing has demonstrated that the 23 kg Oxford YASA motor produces a peak torque of 700 N·m (516 lb-ft), pushing its specific torque to more than 30N·m/kg. We already have our sights set on the next generation YASA motor, which will push specific torque towards 40N·m/kg.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2010

During the EVS 25 electric vehicle expo in Shanghai earlier this months, Honda engineers presented a glimpse into the development of an advanced high-performance electric motor that Honda had designed as part of a KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) intended for its 2009 Formula One race car. Click to enlarge. kW per kilogram. laminations.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Reported US sales of hybrids. Reported US sales of hybrids in October 2009 rose 11.4% October 2009 had 28 selling days, while October 2008 had 27. Reported hybrid sales include those from Toyota, Ford, Honda, GM and Nissan; Mercedes-Benz is not breaking out sales of its new S400 Hybrid. million in October 2008.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

Sales for Daimler Buses North America’s Orion VII diesel-electric series hybrid bus have surpassed 3,000 units—more than any other manufacturer in the world. Houston Metro is placing an additional order for 80 Orion VII diesel-electric hybrid buses for 2010 delivery. These will be produced and delivered in 2010.

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OCTOBER 5, 2009

Reported hybrid sales by month. Reported sales of hybrids in September dropped 4.1% Reported sales do not include sales of the Mercedes S400 hybrid, which went onsale in the US late in August.) Compared to August results (38,701 units), however, hybrid sales dropped 48.4%. Hybrid new vehicle market share by month.

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JULY 19, 2019

and Toyota Motor Corporation have signed an agreement for the joint development of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Core parts for electrified vehicles such as batteries, motors and power electronics are among the products that BYD develops in-house. BYD Company Ltd.

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MARCH 29, 2010

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) have reached an agreement on the supply by Toyota under license to Mazda of the hybrid system technology used in the Toyota Prius. Mazda is aiming to commence sales of a hybrid vehicle starting in Japan by 2013. Earlier post.). Power split device.

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MAY 3, 2010

Continental has begun production of the first prototypes for electric motors that will soon be going into volume production at its plant in Gifhorn, Lower Saxony. Continental has produced lithium ion batteries since 2008 for the production Mercedes S 400 HYBRID. The motors from Gifhorn will offer peak outputs of 60 kW of 75 kW.

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AUGUST 1, 2008

T he Plug in 2008 National PHEV Conference in San Jose by most accounts was a big success. Here's one of the announcements that came out of the conference : EPRI, GM, 34 Utilities Collaborate to Advance Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles PALO ALTO, Calif. Aptera, of Carlsbad, Calif., On Wednesday it announced $ 5.8

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

Hydraulic Hybrid Systems , LLC (HHS), a recently-formed subsidiary of Lightning Hybrids Inc. earlier post ), is partnering with Equipment Maintenance Innovators (EMI-Global) to distribute HHS hydraulic hybrid retrofit systems for light- and medium-duty commercial fleet vehicles. HHS upfit system. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 4, 2011

Land Rover presented its Range_e development model at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this week. This development model features a plug-in hybrid diesel-electric powertrain that Land Rover expects to make available in future production models, following the scheduled launch of its diesel-electric hybrid in 2013.

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JUNE 11, 2009

General Motors has announced that there will be no retail production of the Chevrolet Malibu hybrid for model year (MY) 2010 due to “elevated inventory levels of the 2009 model.” A limited amount of 2010 Malibu hybrids may be produced to fulfill fleet sales requests. 2008 Malibu hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 4, 2009

Monthly US sales of hybrids. Reported sales of hybrids in the US reported by Toyota, Honda, Ford, GM and Nissan dropped 45.5% year-on-year in April to 21,735, despite full month sales for the new Honda Insight and the Ford Fusion and Milan hybrids. high mark in April 2008. high mark in April 2008. Click to enlarge.

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