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Mazda Motor Corporation started mass production of the Mazda MX-30 e‑Skyactiv R-EV1 for the European market at its Ujina Plant No. The MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV is Mazda’s first mass-production vehicle with a rotary engine in 11 years since the Mazda RX-8 was discontinued in June 2012. 1 in Hiroshima.

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Mazda EV1 Production 2012 104

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The motor, power electronics, and transmission form one compact unit that directly drives the car’s axle. Bosch has had electric axle drives in the market since 2012 (in the Peugeot 3008 and Fiat 500e, for example), but the power electronics was not fully integrated into them. Start of production is planned for 2019 at the latest.

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2019 Motor Motors Motoring 170

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AUGUST 6, 2012

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has revised its calendar year 2012 sales and production plans, targeting worldwide production of 10,050,000 vehicles and worldwide sales of 9,760,000 vehicles for the year. The company is planning a 28% increase in production of Toyota vehicles alone to 8,870,000 units. billion (US$3.7

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2012 Toyota Production Vehicles 225

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FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Mercedes-Benz Cars has begun production of the first Mercedes-Benz compact vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive ( earlier post ) at the Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant in southern Germany. The production launch of the Mercedes-Benz A-class in two plug-in hybrid models is a strategic milestone as part of our global electric initiative.

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Mercedes Production PHEV Plug-in 327

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JULY 26, 2012

Mazda Motor Corporation will hold the world premiere of the all-new Mazda6 sedan (known as Mazda Atenza in Japan), totally redesigned for the first time in five years, at the 2012 Moscow Motor Show, 29 August to 9 September 2012. gasoline engine and six-speed SKYACTIV–DRIVE automatic transmission.

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2012 Mazda Motors Motoring 231

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AUGUST 24, 2011

Audi will start series production of the A8 hybrid in 2012. TFSI gasoline engine and an electric motor develop peak output of 180 kW (245 hp) and 480 N·m (345 lb-ft) of torque. The combustion engine works together with a disc-shaped electric motor which develops 40 kW (54 hp) and 210 N·m (155 lb-ft).

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Audi 2012 Hybrid Production 257

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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 Corporation (MMC) officially announced , after several days of press reports, that Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., over the same period in 2014.

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Mitsubishi Motors Motoring Motor 150

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FEBRUARY 20, 2013

SMILE FC System Corporation, a joint venture between Intelligent Energy and Suzuki Motor Corporation, has established a ready-to-scale production plant for its fuel cell systems in Yokohama, Japan. The manufacturing center will be scaled up to supply fuel cell stacks for integration with Suzuki vehicles.

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Suzuki Japan Motor Motors 225

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AUGUST 5, 2011

Toyota and Tesla Motors, Inc. confirmed that their jointly-developed RAV4 electric vehicle ( earlier post ) will be built at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Inc. TMMC) in Woodstock, Ontario beginning in 2012. The RAV4 EV will be sold at US Toyota dealers through Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.

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Toyota 2012 Building Electric Vehicles 218

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Yamaha Motor Co’s MT-09 and XMAX300 motorcycles have won the ‘Red Dot Award: Product Design 2024’ international design award. These honours mark the 13th year in a row – every year since 2012 – that a Yamaha Motor product has received a Red Dot Design Award.

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Design Production 2006 Motorcycles 52

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FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally will unveil the production-ready version of all-new Ford B-MAX ( earlier post ) at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. Production version of the B-MAX. Ford introduced the B-MAX concept at the 2011 Geneva show. Click to enlarge. Ford’s new 1.0-liter Earlier post.) Ford’s new 1.0-liter

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Ford Motors Motoring Motor 199

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

Ford’s changing share of the hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid electric, battery-electric vehicle segments and total ED market in the US in 2012 and YTD 2013. Data: EDTA, Ford Motor. in calendar year 2012 to 14.7% Accordingly, in 2012, Ford only held a 7.5% in 2012 to 23.3% Click to enlarge. —Mike Tinskey.

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Plug-in 2013 2012 Plug 381

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JULY 30, 2014

Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC’s) vehicle powertrain production subsidiary in Changshu, China, Toyota Motor (Changshu) Auto Parts Co., TMCAP), has begun localized production of continuously variable transmissions (CVTs), which is a first for Toyota outside Japan. —TMCAP Chairman Seiichi Sudo.

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2015 Toyota China Production 250

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JUNE 23, 2010

Ford Motor Company has awarded Toshiba a major contract to supply electric drive motors for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Toshiba Corporation will expand manufacturing capacity at its plant in Houston, Texas for production of the high-performance drive motors for HEV, PHEV and EV applications.

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2012 Houston Motor Motors 231

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OCTOBER 18, 2017

HASCO), a subsidiary of SAIC Motor. For the initial customer order, the JV will leverage Magna’s highly integrated e-drive system with a focus on the production of the system mainly for the Chinese market. —Chen Zhixin, President of SAIC Motor and Vice Chairman of HASCO. Click to enlarge.

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Motors Motoring Motor China 199

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OCTOBER 10, 2010

Suitable for the full range of hybrid architectures—micro, mild or medium hybrids, full and plug-in hybrids—the controller can be mounted within the cabin or in the engine compartment and is scheduled for production in 2012. The controller supports an optional H-Bridge driver interface to a DC motor-type actuator.

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2012 Hybrid Energy Storage Production 218

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NOVEMBER 26, 2012

At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. The vehicle was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), making it the first production electric vehicle created by a Chinese joint venture. Click to enlarge.

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General Motors 2020 2012 Green 240

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APRIL 24, 2012

In-wheel electric drive startup Protean Electric ( earlier post ) has formed relationships with several leading companies in the global auto industry to accelerate its in-wheel electric drive systems to market in high-volume production. Protean’s in-wheel motors are designed for a broad range of vehicle applications.

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Global Motors Motoring Motor 231

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OCTOBER 7, 2011

Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the Mazda RX-8 SPIRIT R, a special edition version of its four-door, four-seat rotary-engined sports car. Mazda will cease RX-8 production will end in June 2012 and SPIRIT R will be the final special edition model.

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Mazda 2012 Engine Production 247

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, Inc. TMMAL), an engine-production subsidiary of Japan-based Toyota Motor. four-cylinder engine production. 2012 Camry, Highlander, Sienna and Venza. the four-cylinder engines, has increased its production capacity accordingly at its. TMMAL-produced 2.5-liter liter and 2.7-liter

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Alabama Toyota Engine Manufacturer 186

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JULY 30, 2010

Due to what it termed “ strong public interest ” in the Chevrolet Volt, General Motors will increase US production capacity of the Volt by 50%, from 30,000 units to 45,000 units, in 2012. Earlier post.) In the past few weeks, more than 25,000 people have joined the Chevrolet Volt enthusiast list.

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Volt GM 2012 Production 244

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APRIL 25, 2021

It’s rare when consumer karma actually works out for any buyer of any product made today, but then again, your friendly neighborhood Greenius is not your usual consumer. Debra and I finally got our first electric car, A 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV, a joint production with Tesla, in January of 2013. Let me tell you about it.

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General Motors Motors Motoring Motor 370

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MAY 8, 2012

In 2011, the company announced its first GaN on Silicon products: power transistors, diodes and modules, based on its patented, high-performance EZ GaN technology. In the motor segment alone, Transphorm’s innovations create the potential to save 2.5 In February, the company announced the qualification of its first 600V GaN diodes.

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2012 Production DC Waste 218

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AUGUST 27, 2013

The world’s consumption of gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, heating oil, and other petroleum products reached a record high of 88.9 Between 2008 and 2012, Asia’s consumption increased by 4.4 In 2011 and 2012, higher oil prices and increased fuel efficiency of light-duty vehicles contributed to reduced US consumption.

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North America 2012 America Europe 261

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AUGUST 13, 2013

Drawing from a 2012 BMW patent application showing one embodiment of a proposed method to increase the efficiency of an electric motor. Source: BMW patent application Nº 2012/0267977. The 50 kg electric motor powering the BMW i3 generates a maximum output of 125 kW for a specific power (SP) of 2.5 Click to enlarge.

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Motors Motoring Motor Design 326

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JUNE 12, 2013

Ford Motor Company has begun production of the Focus Electric—the first full-electric vehicle to be built by Ford in Europe—in Saarlouis, Germany. Through the end of May 2013, Ford has sold 1,416 units of the Focus Electric in the US since its introduction in May 2012.

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Europe Ford Production North America 296

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DECEMBER 29, 2011

will begin lithium production in the Salar de Olaroz Lithium-Potash Project in Argentina in 2013 through its joint venture with Australian mining concern Orocobre Ltd. According to the Nikkei, Toyota Tsusho and Orocobre plan to begin constructing on-site facilities in 2012 upon government approval, with the mining to begin as early as 2013.

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Argentina Toyota 2013 Supplies 218

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AUGUST 7, 2012

UQM PowerPhase Pro 100 electric drive systems are powering a fleet of hydrogen fuel cell London taxicabs during the 2012 Olympic Games. The UQM PowerPhase Pro 100 electric motor provides power to the rear wheels of the vehicle. This fleet joins another previously announced UQM-powered vehicle at the London 2012 Summer Olympics.

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London 2012 Power Powered 231

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JULY 24, 2017

China-based GAC Motor has introduced its all-electric GE3 SUV into the Chinese market; the GE3 made its international debut at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. Launching GE3 is a start and we hope to bring products that meet the future trends while guaranteeing unique driving and riding experience.

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All-Electric Chinese SUV Motors 170

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AUGUST 13, 2012

US gasoline consumption in the first quarter of 2012, which averaged about 8.5 However, EIA noted, the second quarter of 2012 shows some signs of higher consumption. However, EIA noted, the second quarter of 2012 shows some signs of higher consumption. Real Gross Domestic Product for the first quarter of 2012 was 2.4%

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Gasoline 2012 2008 2009 261

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MARCH 8, 2012

A total of 21 major oil and gas projects will begin production between 2012 and 2014. In 2012 and 2013, the company expects to start up nine major projects and anticipates adding more than 1 million net oil-equivalent barrels per day by 2016. billion oil equivalent barrels. billion oil-equivalent barrels.

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Saudi Arabia Oil-Sands Oil 2012 231

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APRIL 16, 2014

decrease in 2012 from 2011. Total emissions of the six main greenhouse gases in 2012 were equivalent to 6,526 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. According to the report, GHG emissions in 2012 showed a 10% drop below 2005 levels, and were only slightly above the emissions in 1994 (6,520 million metric tons). Source: EPA.

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2005 2012 EPA 2011 252

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler finalized a purchase contract with SEMIKRON International GmbH for the acquisition of 51% of the shares of Compact Dynamics GmbH , a manufacturer of high-performance electric motors. —Prof. Peter Gutzmer, Deputy CEO and Chief Technology Officer of Schaeffler AG. Resources. Kalkmann and J.

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Motors Motoring Motor Power 150

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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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JUNE 19, 2015

Elio Motors, the developer of the three-wheeler Elio, has launched a crowd-funding initiative as the next phase in its fundraising strategy. Individuals interested in learning more about the Elio Motors investment opportunity can go to StartEngine.com , the crowd-funding website launched today by business incubator Start Engine.

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Motor Motors Motoring MPG 150

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JUNE 21, 2011

The Ford Motor Company has selected Toshiba Corporation to supply automotive inverters for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). Ford plans to start mass production of new models of both kinds of vehicle in 2012. The automotive inverters will be supplied to Ford with the motors as a set.

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PHEV 2012 Supplies Ford 210

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APRIL 10, 2013

US DRIVE (Driving Research and Innovation for Vehicle efficiency and Energy sustainability), a non-binding and voluntary government-industry partnership focused on advanced automotive and related infrastructure technology research and development (R&D), has released its 2012 Technical Accomplishments Report. Earlier post.).

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2012 Fuel Chevron Vehicles 231