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JANUARY 20, 2011

Mitsubishi will introduce 8 xEVs by FY 2015. Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to introduce eight hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery-powered (BEV) models by fiscal year 2015 in anticipation that demand for low-carbon, fuel-efficient automobiles will expand worldwide. by Jack Rosebro.

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DECEMBER 5, 2014

and utilizing a Ford Fusion Energi Plug-In Hybrid, Siemens provided the first UL-approved residential electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) to demonstrate the ability to monitor status, report energy use, and be controlled locally from the local area network and from the cloud. Held at the Duke Energy Envision Center in Erlanger, Ky.,

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MARCH 9, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) unveiled its “Toyota Global Vision” corporate outline for the future, intended to give direction to Toyota employees around the world and convey such direction to customers and to the public at large. The team compiling the Toyota Global Vision was headed by TMC President Akio Toyoda.

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DECEMBER 10, 2015

The powertrain of the 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) was named to Ward’s 10 Best Engines list. This is the first time that a plug-in hybrid powertrain has made the list. —Mike O’Brien, vice president, Corporate and Product Planning, Hyundai Motor America. Lastly, the vehicle’s 9.8

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APRIL 11, 2010

Shandong Electric Power corporation is building a 23-million yuan (US$3.37 The province has more than 30 electric car producers, and is aiming at an annual production capacity of 300,000 vehicles by 2015. million) charging station in Linyi City that is capable of charging 45 cars at a time.

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JUNE 25, 2014

Toyota Motor Corporation revealed the exterior design and Japan pricing of its hydrogen fuel cell sedan, first unveiled as a concept at the Tokyo Motor Show last year. The car will launch in Japan before April 2015, and preparations are underway for launches in the US and European markets in the summer of 2015. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Subaru Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporation, and Yamaha Motor Co., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Continuing to race using hydrogen engines. Participating in races using carbon-neutral fuels. Taking on the challenge of racing using a 1.5-liter MAZDA SPIRIT RACING Bio concept DEMIO.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

and Toyota Motor Corporation signed an agreement to establish a joint company to research and development for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). In 2008, BYD became the first company to sell mass production of plug-in hybrid electrified vehicles (PHEVs). BYD Company Ltd.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

The analysis in the EC roadmap concludes that fleet adoption of grid-electric vehicles (PHEVs and EVs) could lead to a cumulative 200,000 units on the road by 2015. plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles (PHEVs and EVs)—highly attractive. plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles (PHEVs and EVs)—highly attractive.

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MARCH 2, 2016

The project is a follow-on to the successful $240-million SuperTruck I initiative ( earlier post ), the goal of which was to develop tractor-trailers that were 50% more efficient on a ton‐mile‐per-gallon basis than baseline models by 2015. Plug-in projects. Cummins Corporate Research and Technology will receive $4.5

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NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will stage the world premiere of the FCV-R, a practical sedan-type next-generation hydrogen fuel-cell concept vehicle, at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show. Toyota calls this concept model “ a highly practical fuel-cell vehicle ” that is planned for launch in about 2015. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Toyota currently has more than 40% share of the total alternative fuel vehicle market, which includes a 75% share of the fuel cell market and a 64% share of hybrids and plug-ins. These initiatives are further steps toward achieving the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050, introduced in 2015.

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All Cars Electric

JANUARY 20, 2011

In case you didn’t know, Mitsubishi is in the midst of a dramatic corporate change of direction. While it may be more known for its pickup trucks, SUVs and rally cars, the automaker is planning to build on the success of its 2011 i-Miev electric car by unveiling at least six more plug-in vehicles by 2015.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2013

Toyota’s next-generation Prius will deliver significantly improved fuel economy in a more compact package that is lighter in weight and lower in cost, according to Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Managing Officer Satoshi Ogiso. The next-generation Prius PHV (plug-in hybrid vehicle) is being developed in parallel with the standard Prius model.

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JULY 19, 2019

and Toyota Motor Corporation have signed an agreement for the joint development of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). In 2008, BYD became the first company to sell mass production of plug-in hybrid electrified vehicles (PHEVs). In 2008, BYD became the first company to sell mass production of plug-in hybrid electrified vehicles (PHEVs).

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JULY 24, 2014

million hydrogen, battery electric, and plug-in electric vehicles on the roadway by 2025. HTEC Hydrogen Technology & Energy Corporation was awarded $2,125,000 to install a hydrogen refueling station in Woodside. California’s zero-emission vehicle goal is to get 1.5 ITM Power Inc. Ontario CNG Station Inc.

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APRIL 8, 2011

Lithium Technology Corporation (LTC) ( earlier post ) has entered into a strategic alliance with Frazer-Nash Research Ltd. (FN The initial amount of cells will be used to build a test fleet of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles with range extender as well as a certain number of Electric Vehicles for an Asian vehicle manufacturer.

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JANUARY 24, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) intends to issue a $35-million funding opportunity (FOA DE-FOA-0001224) ( earlier post ) covering a broad spectrum of its Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO) portfolio with topics ranging from research and development (R&D) to demonstration and deployment projects.

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APRIL 28, 2015

MLIT and METI will use the proposal as a basis for revisions to relevant laws and regulations, with a target for completion in spring of 2015. This represents a 26% increase in fuel economy from 2012 values, and a 23% increase from the 2015 standard of 14.5 km/L (42 mpg US, 5.6 l/100 km) in 2022, compared to 14.2 mpg US, 7.0

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

Automobile manufacturers plan to roll out hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the 2015 to 2017 timeframe, while California’s share of the US market for plug-in electric vehicles currently stands at nearly 40%. North American business strategy corporate manager. —Jim Pisz, Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

The joint authors of California’s Clean Energy Future are the Air Resources Board (ARB), California Energy Commission (CEC), California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and California Independent System Operator Corporation (ISO).

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Creative Greenius

APRIL 25, 2021

As a former top corporate subject matter expert, I took a very deep made myself a environmental resource for others in my reincarnation as The Creative Greenius and author of this blog. But I was still stoked to exhibit the car at every LA area EV Expo, Earth Day Event and Plug-In spectacular. Installing the 5.2

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OCTOBER 31, 2014

Toyota Motor Corporation will be testing electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Aichi Prefecture from 1 November until 15 March 2015. The tests will involve standard chargers for use with vehicles such as plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). all of which are located in Aichi Prefecture.

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AUGUST 20, 2014

The Volvo FE CNG is powered by an all-new 9-liter Euro 6 engine featuring spark plug technology that produces 320 hp (239 kW) and 1356 N·m (1000 lb-ft) of torque. The Volvo FE CNG is powered by an all-new 9-liter Euro 6 engine featuring spark plug technology that produces 320 hp (239 kW) and 1356 N·m (1000 lb-ft) of torque.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) launched Project Get Ready , an initiative that emerged from its Smart Garage Summit in October 2008 and that is intended to help communities prepare for plug-in vehicles including full battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and converted hybrid or internal combustion vehicles.

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APRIL 3, 2019

—Shigeki Terashi, Member of the Board and Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Corporation. These are core technologies that can be applied to the development of various types of electrified vehicles including HEVs, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV).

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MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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MAY 19, 2014

A 300- to 500-meter electric road may be built for test operations in central Gothenburg during 2015. —Niklas Gustavsson, Executive Vice President, Corporate Sustainability & Public Affairs of the Volvo Group. In 2015, a new bus line, ElectriCity, will become operational between Chalmers and Lindholmen in Gothenburg.

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OCTOBER 15, 2015

In an effort to increase the use of alternative fuel vehicles by its associates for daily commuting, and to prepare for a new generation of plug-in vehicles set to arrive by 2018, Honda is adding 120 new electric vehicle (EV) chargers on the Torrance, CA headquarter campus of American Honda Motor Co., The new chargers (Level 2 SAE J1772 6.6

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MAY 20, 2016

Toyota Motor Corporation announced that the cumulative figures for global sales of its hybrid vehicles reached 9.014 million units as of 30 April. As of the end of April 2016, Toyota is selling 33 hybrid electric passenger car models (HEVs) and one plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model in more than 90 countries and regions. Data: Toyota.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

This study builds on the 2007 Environmental Assessment of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles by EPRI and NRDC ( earlier post ), which showed that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles could contribute to reductions in national greenhouse gas emissions, while also leading to improved air quality. —Mike Howard, EPRI president and CEO.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Toyota Motor Corporation has expanded the R&D facilities at Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (China) Co., Altogether, these developments led to the October 2015 launch of the Corolla Hybrid and the Levin Hybrid which are fitted with China-made hybrid systems. These are scheduled to be completed from late 2018 onwards.

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OCTOBER 11, 2016

With the facelift of the Mercedes-Benz S550e plug-in hybrid in 2017, Daimler AG plans to launch a wireless electric vehicle charging (WEVC) system, manufactured by a Tier 1 power electronics supplier, which has licensed Qualcomm Halo inventions. The commercial application of WEVC will be a first among hybrid vehicles. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 13, 2012

Eaton Corporation announced a collaborative agreement to supply federal departments and agencies with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and related installation and services equipment, through a US General Services Administration (GSA) contract awarded to Autoflex, Inc. Autoflex, Inc.

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Plugs and Cars

JUNE 4, 2009

Plug-in cars are inevitable. The other carmakers domestic and foreign have less firm but well press-released plans for plug-ins. Veteran automakers, oil companies, and federal and state governments have been both the prime movers and obstacles to plug-in cars in the past and they remain so today. Will we get our money’s worth?

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MAY 22, 2016

The plug-in hybrid TX5 London Cab will be launched in the UK at the end of 2017 and in international markets in 2018. The global green bonds market amounted to more than US$40 billion in 2015, with issuers including the World Bank, commercial banks, corporations and municipalities. million (US$25.4 million (US$67.5-million)

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Teslarati

JULY 28, 2022

Taraborrelli said Lamborghini has been working to develop vehicle chassis for plug-in hybrid designs since 2015. Apple, on the other hand, is just making another move, flexing its corporate muscles to convince another automotive industry vet to move toward their EV development project.

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