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Hyundai launches Bluelink+ connected car service program

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Hyundai Motor America launched a connected car services program called Bluelink+, which eliminates nearly all subscription fees for new owners. By standardizing access to top safety, maintenance, and remote technology features, Hyundai is offering a complimentary industry-leading connectivity program for all new owners.

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Ford Selects Compact Power to Supply Li-ion Battery Pack for Ford Focus Electric On Sale in US in 2011

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Ford has selected Compact Power, Inc. CPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Chem, as the supplier of lithium-ion battery packs for the 2011 Ford Focus Electric for the US market. CPI/LG Chem are also supplying the battery packs for the Chevrolet Volt. Earlier post.)

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Ford and Portland General Electric Partner to Prepare Region for EVs

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Ford will introduce its first pure battery electric vehicle, the Transit Connect Electric small commercial van, this year. In 2011, Ford will deliver the Focus Electric passenger car to market, and in 2012, will introduce new next generation lithium ion battery powered hybrids and a plug-in hybrid in North America.

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Honda unveils Fit EV concept and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle platform at Los Angeles Auto Show

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Driving range can be maximized by use of a 3-mode electric drive system, adapted from the 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid. A special meter display advises the driver when to shut off air conditioning and other accessories to conserve battery power. An onboard generator adds to the battery powering the electric motor.

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Chrysler Group partnering with NextEnergy to evaluate vehicle-to-grid technology

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The battery-powered minivans are connected to a charging module that, using NextEnergy technology, can simulate any electrical grid in the world. EVs could provide supplemental power, a process known as “generation-firming.”. Each is powered by a 24 kWh battery modified to accommodate bidirectional charging.

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Ford unveils C-MAX Solar Energi concept; “plug-in” hybrid not dependent on electric grid can fully recharge from sun

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SunPower, which has been Ford’s solar technology partner since 2011, is providing high-efficiency solar cells for the roof of Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept—about 1.5 By tapping renewable solar energy with a rooftop solar panel system, C-MAX Solar Energi Concept is not dependent on the traditional electric grid for its battery power.

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Hermes to deploy 1500 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Vito electric vans by 2020; pilot project in 2018

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In the context of the strategic partnership with Hermes, Mercedes-Benz Vans will thus also implement connected services—for example, services that facilitate optimal route planning with the use of information on the vans’ batteries and remaining range. The two companies also cooperate on vehicles above 3.5

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