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FEBRUARY 1, 2018

YASA, a manufacturer of axial-flux electric motors and controllers ( earlier post ), has raised £15 million (US$21 million) in growth funding. YASA’s innovative axial-flux electric motor design offers best-in-class power and torque densities and is suited to both hybrid and pure electric vehicle applications.

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OCTOBER 18, 2017

HASCO), a subsidiary of SAIC Motor. Both partners will give the JV full support to develop localized core competencies in terms of market development, R&D, advanced manufacturing and key parts supply such as gearboxes, inverter components and motors. —Chen Zhixin, President of SAIC Motor and Vice Chairman of HASCO.

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Motor Motors Motoring China 199

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NOVEMBER 25, 2010

2009 Honda Formula One chassis configuration, showing KERS component location. Honda engineers decided to implement an electric motor/battery pack solution, rather than a flywheel solution, mounting the motor on the engine’s left front side with its power control unit (PCU) ahead of it, inside the monocoque chassis.

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Honda Motor Motors Motoring 410

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APRIL 25, 2021

Learning to install solar with GRID Alternatives in 2009. At the same time Chevrolet announced their new Bolt EV with a 238 mile range and even though GM was the one who killed the EV1 electric car and General Motors was one of the worst run corporations on the planet, I decided to give the new government-rescued GM a chance.

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General Motors Motor Motors Motoring 370

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MARCH 13, 2010

Average new car CO 2 emissions in the UK fell by their biggest ever margin last year with the impact of recession and the Scrappage Incentive Scheme boosting the continued influence of technological advances made by vehicle manufacturers, according to the annual New Car CO 2 Report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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2009 Scrappage Emissions CO2 291

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

The CR-Z Concept 2009. Honda will reveal the CR-Z Concept 2009, the most recent prototype of a compact sports car using Honda’s IMA technology, at October’s Tokyo Motor Show. Honda introduced the first version of the CR-Z concept at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 18, 2011

The final report shows overall emissions during 2009 decreased by 6.1% Total emissions of the six main greenhouse gases in 2009 were equivalent to 6,633 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. from 1990 to 2009. Emissions in 2009 represent the lowest total US annual GHG emissions since 1995. Tg) from 1990 to 2009.

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2009 Emissions EPA Climate Change 207

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FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Mazda Motor Corporation will debut two new models of the all-new Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan) product range at the 2009 Geneva International Motor Show from 3-15 March 2009.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Elio Motors, which has been struggling since 2009 to build its own ultra-cheap, small, fuel-efficient, three-wheeled car, announced Thursday that it will source an engine from a major automaker. Previously, the company planned to build its own 3-cylinder engine with up to 55 horsepower for its projected 84-mpg three-wheeler.

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Building Engine Motor Motors 122

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MAY 8, 2021

Tesla rival Lucid Motors will also be making an appearance during the famous television program, likely in the form of a commercial. However, competing companies of Tesla view this as an opportunity to plant seeds in viewers’ minds, and Lucid Motors is one of them. Lucid Motors (@LucidMotors) May 7, 2021.

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Motor Motors Motoring Tesla 145

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FEBRUARY 19, 2012

“Through mass production, we will soon lower production costs to a quarter” of what they were when the company first started making such batteries in 2009, said President Makoto Yoda. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. billion (US$471 million), will be enough to equip 50,000 Mitsubishi Motors i-MiEV electric vehicles. at a cost of ¥37.5

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Li-ion i-MiEV 2009 Mitsubishi 231

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

According to the latest US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy report, Hyundai passed all major manufacturers in MY 2009 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) as measured in EPA testing. MY 2009 EPA Lab 55/45 ( projected ). John Krafcik, president and CEO, Hyundai Motor America. miles per gallon (mpg). Volkswagen.

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2009 Hyundai Fuel Economy EPA 186

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FEBRUARY 12, 2009

Alongside the i MiEV Sport Air concept ( earlier post ), Mitsubishi will unveil the Prototype i MiEV concept model at the 79 th Geneva International Motor Show (3-15 March). While Mitsubishi has reached no final decision as to whether or when the car will be launched, it will gauge reactions to the Prototype i MiEV show car.

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i-MiEV Mitsubishi 2009 Concept 150

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JANUARY 18, 2010

The Nikkei reported that Toyota Motor Corp. plans to double its global production of hybrid vehicles from the 2009 level to 1 million units in 2011. Toyota’s plans call for domestic output of 550,000 Priuses in 2011, up roughly 40% from the projection for 2009, according to the Nikkei. million in 2012.

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AUGUST 27, 2021

After Faraday [left] failed to acknowledge his mentor, Humphry Davy [right], in an 1821 paper on the electric motor, Davy accused him of plagiarism. Cobb's "Michael Faraday's 'Historical Sketch of Electro-Magnetism' and the Theory-Dependence of Experimentation," in the December 2009 issue of Philosophy of Science.).

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Davis Motor Motors Motoring 145

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JULY 22, 2009

Earlier in July, ZENN Motor Company Inc. EEStor has said it anticipates having at-voltage components verified independently by September of this year, with delivery of production prototype EESUs to ZMC by the end of 2009. ZMC announced its intention to exercise this additional investment option on 21 May 2009. million).

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ZENN 2009 Golf Cart Motor 170

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The core system features a 225 kW Switched Reluctance Motor (SRM) with a high voltage backbone optimized for the duty cycle of UPS delivery trucks. The core system features a 225kW Switched Reluctance motor with a 600VDC backbone that can be configured with a number of battery types and sizes. Click to enlarge.

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Convert New York City Motor Motors 170

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Emissions from motor vehicles have become the main source of air pollution in China’s large- and medium-sized cities, according to a report issued Thursday by the Ministry of Environmental Protection. In a second statement issued along with the report, one-third of 113 major cities failed the air quality test in 2009.

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Pollution Chinese Emissions Motor 247

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DECEMBER 19, 2017

The new Insight features the latest generation of Honda’s innovative two-motor hybrid system and will launch next summer as the newest electrified vehicle in the Honda lineup. It was the first Honda vehicle to utilize Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system. Teaser shot of third-generation 2019 Insight.

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Insight Honda Detroit Hybrid 150

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JANUARY 18, 2023

OSU’s Yue Cao and Alan Fern will use advanced electrical propulsion and artificial intelligence research to create the power electronics, motor drive technology and energy management tools for the hydrogen fuel cell truck tractor. Earlier post.). Initial project phases will include technology modeling, analysis, concept selection and design.

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Oregon North America Fuel Portland 320

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

in 2009 to improve heavy-duty truck freight efficiency by 50%. Ford Motor Company will develop and demonstrate five hydrogen fuel cell electric Class-6 Super Duty trucks targeting cost, payload, towing, and refueling times that are equivalent to conventional gasoline trucks. launched the SuperTruck Initiative?in

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MAY 5, 2021

Ford Motors to Manufacture Batteries. Ford motors is always known for their higher standards and the first Electric Car from Ford Motors was released in the year of 2009. It is to be noted that last year June Ford Motors has set a target on reaching carbon neutrality globally within the next 30 years.

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MARCH 31, 2011

VMT rose slightly in 2009 while emissions from gasoline and diesel fuel declined, a result EIA attributes as a likely result of more efficient vehicles and increased consumption of biofuels. Total US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 6,576 million metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO 2 e) in 2009, a decrease of 5.8%

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2009 Transportation Emissions Miles 199

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NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Panasonic Corporation has invested $30 million in Tesla Motors. We are proud to strengthen our relationship with Tesla Motors. During the 2009 press conference announcing Daimler’s taking a 10% stake in Tesla, Tesla CEO Elon Musk noted that “ Tesla’s R&D is on the pack not the cell. ” ( Earlier post.).

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Tesla Motors Motor Motors Motoring 244

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AUGUST 12, 2009

In its current version of the Short Term Energy Outlook ( STEO ), the US Energy Information Administration projects a 5% decline in fossil-fuel-based CO 2 emissions in 2009. The STEO projects that petroleum CO 2 emissions will decline by 4% in 2009, primarily due to declines in transportation sector consumption. Click to enlarge.

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2009 Emissions Gasoline Coal 220

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AUGUST 16, 2012

At typical operating temperatures, the samarium-cobalt magnet has superior magnetic properties to the heat-resistant neodymium magnets—which contain dysprosium—currently used in motors. The magnet is highly suited to motors that must combine high heat resistance with high performance and a small size.

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Motor Motors Motoring Automobile 246

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MAY 6, 2010

Factors contributing to the 7% drop in emissions in 2009. While emissions have declined in three out of the last four years, EIA noted, 2009 was “ exceptional ”. In addition to a decline in gross domestic product (GDP) in 2009 of 2.4%, the energy intensity of the economy (energy consumed per dollar of GDP) declined 2.4%

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2009 Emissions Carbon Transportation 239

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MAY 13, 2010

More than half of the 1,300 patents filed by General Motors Co. in 2009 are green innovations, evidence of the rapid development by GM researchers and engineers. As one of 37 projects selected by the US Department of Energy’s ARPA-E in the initial round of funding, General Motors R&D will receive $2.7 Source: GM.

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2009 GM Green General Motors 218

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JULY 29, 2009

Piaggio has introduced the refreshed 2009 range of the Ape Calessino, including a new electric version powered by lithium-ion batteries. V, 31 Ah cells and an 18 kW AC motor. V, 31 Ah cells and an 18 kW AC motor. Ape Calessino Electric Lithium. Click to enlarge. kWh Li-ion battery pack built with 3.7

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FEBRUARY 1, 2013

According to a new binding agreement, Daimler AG will invest in BAIC Motor, the passenger car unit of BAIC Group. Daimler’s investment will take place through the issuance of new shares corresponding to a 12% stake in BAIC Motor. Daimler’s shareholding in BAIC Motor is subject to the approval by the relevant authorities.

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Motor Motors Motoring Mercedes 247

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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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Motor Motors Motoring 2007 239

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AUGUST 20, 2021

Octillion also has relocated a battery manufacturing line from its previous facility in Hayward, California, where the company has operated since its founding in 2009. The company’s North and South American operations will be based there. The new facility is 6,500 square feet. —Paul Beach, president of Octillion Power Systems.

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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. Forecasts show a 2009 model-year fuel economy rating of 30.1 mpg by 2016.

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MPG Hyundai America Fuel Economy 223

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

AvtoVAZ, the largest automaker based in Russia, a part of Rostec Corporation, introduced three new LADA concept cars at the Moscow International Motor Show 2014. Having become a shareholder of AvtoVAZ in 2008, Rostec appointed a group of managers to develop AvtoVAZ in 2009.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Hyundai Mobis has operated a manufacturing facility with almost 1,200 employees in West Point since 2009 as the largest Tier 1 supplier to Kia Georgia. On 25 October, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America officially broke ground in Bryan County on its first fully dedicated EV and battery manufacturing facility.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Specifically, AED analyzed evidence obtained by EPA civil enforcement personnel during many investigations conducted over approximately five years, involving tampering of Class 2b and 3 (GVWR 8,500 - 14,000 lbs) diesel pickup trucks that occurred after 2009 and before 2020. Estimated number of Class 2b and 3 deleted diesels. Source: EPA.

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EPA Diesel Emissions Installation 468

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JULY 27, 2015

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) officially announced , after several days of press reports, that Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., Mitsubishi Motors’ production in the United States started in 1988 as Diamond Star Motors (DSM, later re-named as MMNA) which was a joint venture company with Chrysler Corporation.

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