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Toyota to launch two new plug-in hybrid models in China; Corolla and Levin

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Levin Hybrid (left) and Corolla Hybrid (right) introduced at the 16th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in 2015. in 2010 created a hub for localized research and development of hybrid technologies. in 2012 and 2013, respectively. in 2012 and 2013, respectively. Click to enlarge.

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Thomson Reuters analysis finds automotive new propulsion technology patent activities surge 6-fold in 5 years

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For the report , “The State of Innovation in the Automotive Industry”, Thomson Reuters broke patent activity in the automotive industry into five broad categories: Propulsion; Navigation (which included telematics); Handling (which included autonomous driving); Safety & Security (which included driver assistance systems); and Entertainment.

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Story of TESLA Motors: Beginning, Fight, Survival, and Success

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Would it be wrong if I said that the history of the automobile industry has been divided into two parts, before Tesla and after Tesla , some might argue that I understand? When the company went public in 2010, it sought a more secure approach to its short-term capital issues. Story Of Tesla, Inc.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Committed to sales of 10,000 or more vehicles in late 2010, with increasing production in 2011. Aims to get Saturn Vue on road in 2010; no production goal.

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