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Toyota to introduce 10 new electrified vehicles in China by 2020; PHEV Corolla and Levin unveiled at Beijing Motor Show

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Toyota Motor plans to introduce to the Chinese market plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) versions of its Corolla and Levin passenger cars in 2019 and a battery electric vehicle (BEV) model based on its C-HR / IZOA compact SUV in 2020. (To Including these, Toyota plans to introduce 10 new electrified vehicles in China by the end of 2020.

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Honda to begin reuse of rare earth metals extracted from used NiMH batteries before year end; targeting extraction from motors and Li-ion batteries as well

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which has been extracting rare earth metals from used nickel-metal hydride batteries at the plant of Japan Metals & Chemicals Co., from April of this year, plans to begin reusing the extracted metals before the end of 2012. 2020 Targets (vs. Honda Motor Co., FY ended 31 Mar 2001). 31 Mar 2001).

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Chubu Electric Power, Toyota partner on reuse and subsequent recycling of NiMH and Li-ion electrified vehicle batteries

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Based on the results of the verification test, the two companies aim to introduce power generation capacity of approximately 10,000 kW, equivalent to 10,000 batteries, in FY 2020. The initial stage will involve nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, which are currently being used in large quantities, mainly in hybrid electric vehicles (HEV).

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Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

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For instance, a gas-powered 2020 Honda Civic will, on average, get you about 32 miles per gallon in cities and 42 miles per gallon on highways; the hybrid model of the 2021 Honda Accord gets you about 48 miles per gallon in the city. Nickel-Metal Hydride. Battery lifespans are still being calculated.

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VW's last engines, Toyota batteries, Ford names: Today's Car News

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Toyota explains why it still uses nickel-metal hydride batteries. And a Chinese battery company says it will pass the magic $100-per-kilowatt-hour threshold as soon as 2020. Ford trademarks two possible names that could go on its upcoming electric SUV. All this and.

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Toyota delivers fuel cell bus to Tokyo Metropolitan Government; more than 100 planned by 2020 Olympics

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Toyota plans to introduce more than 100 FC buses mainly within the Tokyo area, ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Nickel-metal hydride. This FC bus will be put into operation as a Toei route bus in March along with a second bus that is scheduled for delivery in the same month. Number of tanks.

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Industry study finds lead-acid to remain most wide-spread automotive energy storage for foreseeable future; new chemistries continue to grow

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Several battery technologies are able to provide these functions in different combinations, with nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion batteries preferred at higher voltages due to their fast recharge capability, good discharge performance and lifetime endurance. Other battery technologies (nickel-metal hydride, lead-based etc.)

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