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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

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For example, we will account for regional differences in the total cost of ownership related to charging installation costs, electricity and gasoline costs, temperature effects on fuel economy, and insurance as well as federal and state EV incentives and policies. Projections of future gasoline and electricity prices.

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Lexus prices new three-row RX 450hL hybrid starting at $50,620

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Lexus is pricing the new 2018 RX 450hL three-row hybrid SUV—announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2017—with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $50,620—$1,550 more than its gasoline-engined RX 350L AWD three-rowed sibling. The RX 450hL is set to go on sale at dealers in April.

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ARTS Energy in supply agreement with Hunan Copower for NiMH cells for HEV applications in Europe; 1st step into transportation market

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France-based ARTS Energy, a manufacturer of battery-based energy storage solutions using a variety of chemistries, is entering the hybrid-electric vehicle and very high power application markets via a strategic partnership with Hunan Copower EV Battery Co, a subsidiary of the Corun Group. Hunan Copower EV Battery Co.

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Cummins to begin electrified powertrain delivery in 2019; alternative fuels and power, digitalization

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In addition, the Company is exploring potentially partnering with others to ensure development of leading technology in energy storage, power electronics,otor systems and component control for commercial applications. Digitalization, data & analytics.

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UPS-led SEUL consortium switches on smart-grid fleet charging solution in London; maxing out on EVs without expensive grid upgrades

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This is achieved with a smart-grid which uses a central server which is connected to each EV charge post as well as the grid power supply and the on-site energy storage. SEUL is a two-year project that commenced in April 2017. A key part of this initiative is the use of onsite energy storage batteries. in 2016.

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Johnson Controls building 4th automotive battery plant in China; AGM for start-stop

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billion liters of gasoline per year. Construction of the state-of-the-art facility is expected to begin in 2017, with production starting two years later. The company also has battery plants in Chongqing and Changxing, and an energy storage research and development center in Shanghai. million metric tons per year.

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Volvo Cars to introduce 3-cylinder FWD PHEV in 2018, BEVs & 48V mild hybrid in 2019; Modular Electrification Platform

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Anderson was speaking at the SAE 2017 Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium in San Diego. In 2019, Volvo Cars will also introduce a 48V mild hybrid system for gasoline or diesel engines, with a 10 kW motor in the first generation, moving up to about 15 kW in the follow-on system.

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