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IDTechEx: NiMH batteries still dominant in full hybrids, largely due to Toyota

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While the lithium-ion battery is dominant in battery-electric vehicles, NiMH batteries are still the most common in full hybrid vehicles (HEVs), according to a new report—“ Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle Markets 2021-2041 ”—from IDTechEx.

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2015 Civic Hybrid and Natural Gas join 2015 siblings this month in showrooms

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Honda’s 2015 Civic Hybrid and Civic Natural Gas vehicles are joining the already released 2015 Civic Sedan, Civic Coupe and Civic Si in showrooms in the US. The 2015 Civic Hybrid launches at Honda dealers nationwide on November 5 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $24,735.

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Hyundai N Vision 74 hydrogen fuel cell hybrid Concept makes US debut

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Hyundai’s N Vision 74 hydrogen fuel cell hybrid concept ( earlier post ) made its US debut at Automobility LA. Launched in 2015, N brand’s vision and commitment for sustainable performance is demonstrated in the hydrogen-powered N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo. The battery retains an 800V high-speed charging architecture.

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XL Fleet Introduces hybrid electric drive system upfit for Isuzu NPR-HD

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announced that its XL Hybrid electric drive system is now available as an upfit solution for the new Isuzu NPR-HD. XL Fleet’s hybrid electric drive system on the Isuzu NPR-HD. XL Fleet’s hybrid system on the Isuzu NPR-HD is now available for purchase throughout North America. XL Fleet Corp.

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Ford investing €42M in Valencia plant for new hybrid models and battery assembly operations

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million) in its Valencia, Spain manufacturing plant to support the company’s electrification strategy with a state-of-the-art battery assembly facility in addition to new S-MAX Hybrid and Galaxy Hybrid models. Production of the new hybrid S-MAX and Galaxy variants—powered by a 2.5?liter cubic feet).

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Toyota starts CVT production in China; production of hybrid vehicle transaxles to begin in 2015

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Production of transaxles for hybrid vehicles—also a first for Toyota outside Japan—is scheduled to begin here in 2015. TMCAP is working to address anticipated demand for hybrid vehicles in China, with preparations underway to also locally produce hybrid system batteries and inverters. CVT cross-section.

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MAHEPA consortium marks latest flights of HY4 fuel cell hybrid electric aircraft

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The MAHEPA consortium announced that technology developed as part of the project has been successfully proven in flight on board the Hy4 fuel cell hybrid electric aircraft ( earlier post ). The sixth-generation of hydrogen propulsion has been completely revised from 2016 to 2020, according to aviation requirements.

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