Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Phillips 66 and Plug Power Inc. NASDAQ: PLUG), a leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions, signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of low-carbon hydrogen business opportunities. Developing hydrogen-related infrastructure to support the build-out of the hydrogen value chain.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2020

Australia-based Tritium, a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) DC fast charging technology, has launched its Plug and Charge solution, the first of its kind in the world available to the market. —James Kennedy, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder, Tritium. —James Kennedy.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2022

Mazda Motor Europe unveiled its new crossover SUV, the CX-60. The CX-60 is the first of Mazda’s Large Product group models, and offers (European specification model) e-Skyactiv PHEV, Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid system featuring a 2.5-liter kWh battery pack.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Plug Power and Johnson Matthey (JM) announced a long-term strategic partnership to accelerate the green hydrogen economy. JM will become an important strategic supplier of MEA components, providing a substantial portion of Plug’s demand for catalysts, membranes, and catalyst coated membranes (CCM).

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2019

Kia used the Geneva International Motor Show as the platform to introduce the battery-electric e-Soul to Europe, as well as to reveal new upgrades to the Niro Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid. Every Kia vehicle on show in Geneva employs the brand’s mild-hybrid, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or electric vehicle technology.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The BMW X5 xDrive40e, introduced in 2015, was the first plug-in hybrid production car from the BMW core brand. BMW will introduce a new X5 plug-in hybrid, the BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance, in Europe in 2019, to be followed by a US model in 2020. Earlier post.) Current specs refer to European models only. It comprises a 3.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2021

Plug Power Inc. Plug Power, with more than 40,000 fuel cell units deployed over the past 20 years, offers modular ProGen fuel cell engines for OEM integration ranging from 30kW to 125kW. —Plug Power CEO Andy Marsh. earlier post ).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Plug Power, a leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions, signed a definitive agreement to acquire Frames Group, a leader in turnkey systems integration for the energy sector. Frames’ relationship with Plug Power goes back to 2017. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Frames has about 300 employees located largely in Europe and India.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2022

BYD and Shell signed a strategic cooperation agreement to help accelerate the energy transition and improve charging experience for BYD’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) customers. The partnership will start in China and Europe and will extend to other regions across the globe.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The Urban EV Concept is built on a completely new platform, and sets the direction for the technology and design that will appear on a future battery electric Honda production model. The production version of the car will go onsale in Europe in 2019, he added. In Europe, the target year is 2025, as interest is particularly strong.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Buzz prototype testing; the pre-production fleet is currently touring Europe. Buzz versions are launching this year in Europe with a high-voltage lithium-ion battery providing gross energy content of 82 kWh (77 kWh net). The model line will in future offer charging solutions such as the ‘Plug & Charge’ function.

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

Ford is extending its European plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) trial to Cologne. Working with five municipal fleets and the City of Cologne, nine Ford Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid vans and one Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrid people-mover will be put to the test in a variety of real? world use cases.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

JATO Dynamic’s data for 27 markets in Europe shows that the total number of electrified cars registered in September (encompassing pure electric, plug-in hybrids, full hybrids and mild hybrids) was higher than the number of registrations for diesel cars. Volkswagen Group is now Europe’s top-selling BEV maker, ahead of Tesla.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2020

The BMW X3 is the first model to be available with a gasoline or diesel engine, plug-in hybrid drive system or all-electric drive system. The new iX3 features fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology. The high-voltage battery features the latest NMC-811 technology with the prismatic design from other BMW applications.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2021

However, MAHLE does not consider that the proposals made by the Commission maintain the balance which is required between environmental protection, technology and employment. MAHLE charged that the Commission has finally abandoned the approach of technology neutrality.

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JANUARY 7, 2022

Peugeot is accelerating its electrification and, starting in January 2022 in Europe, is focusing its people mover offer—embodied by the compact Rifter and the medium Traveler/Expert Combi—solely on purely electric vehicles.

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

The all-electric Jeep Avenger will offer Jeep brand capability that is rightsized for the European market delivering a targeted electric range of 400 kilometers (249 miles), combined with modern and technologically advanced interior, with plenty of space for people and cargo.

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AUGUST 19, 2019

Benz Cars is introducing plug-in hybrids under the EQ Power label in the A- and B-Class. The A 250 e and A 250 e Saloon can be ordered now in Europe at prices from €36,943.55 The company aims to extend its plug-in offering to more than 20 model variants by 2020. l/100 km (156.7-167.9 l/100 km (146.9-167.9 kWh/100 km).

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DECEMBER 3, 2018

A new European Joint Research Center (JRC) analysis on the deployment of electric vehicles (EV) in Europe concludes that although the sector evolved significantly between 2010 and 2017, progress is still small to be characterized as full-scale commercialization. Market share of M1 EV in Europe between 2010 and 2017.

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JUNE 4, 2021

Renault Group and Plug Power launched their joint venture HYVIA, as outlined in the memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreement signed in January. The HYVIA integrated hydrogen technology complements Renault’s E-TECH technology, increasing vehicle range to 500 km (311 miles) with a rapid recharging time of 3 minutes.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2020

The battery cells will be produced in Europe at the Northvolt gigafactory currently under construction in Skellefteå in northern Sweden (series plant Northvolt Ett) from 2024. The BMW Group will also source cells manufactured in Europe from the Chinese manufacturer CATL from the plant currently under construction in Erfurt, Germany.

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DECEMBER 11, 2017

Porsche reports that around 60% of all new Panamera models that have been delivered in Europe were equipped with a hybrid drive. The new Panamera plug-in hybrid models were launched on the European market in June 2017. Earlier post.) In Norway, 90% of all Panamera customers order a hybrid model, while in Finland the figure is 85%.

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JULY 23, 2020

Jeep is taking orders in Europe for the Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe plug-in hybrids ( earlier post )—the first electrified Jeep models in the EMEA Region. The plug-in hybrid electric technology in full-electric mode allows customers to travel with zero emissions and an average range of 50 km (31 miles).

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MAY 8, 2018

Maxwell Technologies, a leading developer and manufacturer of capacitive energy storage and power delivery solutions, announced a technology partnership with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely), the parent company of leading brands such as Volvo and Geely Auto. million automobiles using its ultracapacitor technology.

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AUGUST 14, 2019

Power management company Eaton is partnering with global technology company KPIT to support the development of next-generation electrified mobility technologies for Eaton’s eMobility business unit ( earlier post ). Europe, India and Asia-Pacific. Europe, India and Asia-Pacific. Eaton posted 2018 sales of $21.6

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JANUARY 19, 2021

Supporting Nissan’s goal of achieving 50% electrified sales in Europe by 2024, the new Nissan Qashqai will not only be available with a 1.3 DiG-T gasoline engine equipped with mild hybrid technology, but also e-POWER, Nissan’s non-plug-in series-hybrid electric powertrain in its European debut. POWER drive system to Europe.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2020

BMW eDrive Zones are now available in various BMW plug-in hybrid models. In addition, the BMW Points loyalty program will be introduced later in the year, with which drivers of BMW plug-in hybrid models will be rewarded with attractive premiums via a point system. Switching to the purely electric driving mode is automatic.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

Blink Charging (BLNK), one of the leading EV charging companies across North America and Europe, is unleashing Plug&Charge technology to make an effortless experience, prompting further zero-emission adoption.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2018

The BMW Group, Northvolt and Umicore have formed a joint technology consortium in order to work closely together on the continued development of a complete and sustainable value chain for battery cells for electrified vehicles in Europe. The chief objective is to make battery cells sustainable by establishing a closed life-cycle loop.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2020

—Emilio Herrera, Chief Operating Officer for Kia Motors Europe. This will also be Kia’s most high-tech car to date, due to its progressive connectivity, driver assistance and infotainment technologies. In that time, Europe has accounted for around 300,000 of these. The Sorento’s new four-cylinder 2.2-liter

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APRIL 29, 2019

Plug Power Inc. and Charlatte America, a member of the Fayat Group, the leading manufacturer of battery powered electric airport ground support equipment (GSE) throughout Europe and the United States, have delivered fuel cell-powered electric cargo tuggers for use by FedEx at the Albany International Airport.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Visitors to IAA can also enjoy a preview of the BYD SEAL U (D-segment SUV) ( earlier post ) ahead of its forthcoming release in Europe. Munich also plays host to the first ever public presentation in Europe of the premium sub-brand, DENZA. epitomizes many of BYD’s latest technologies for safety, comfort and performance.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Under the terms of the agreement, Anjie Wireless will license WiTricity’s patented magnetic resonance technology and industry-leading designs to develop and commercialize highly efficient wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging systems for sale to leading carmaker brands in the China market.

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MAY 3, 2019

Hyundai Motor is introducing connectivity and design enhancements for the new IONIQ in Europe. As of its launch in 2016, IONIQ was the world’s first car planned from the start to offer three electrified powertrains: hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric. The new IONIQ Hybrid and IONIQ Plug-in both feature the known Kappa 1.6-liter

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

Advanced powertrain technology features in two other new Kia models on show for the first time—Niro Plug-in Hybrid crossover and Optima Sportswagon Plug-in Hybrid. The Niro Plug-in Hybrid will go on sale across Europe during Q3 2017, pairing an economical 1.6-liter Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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MARCH 6, 2019

At the Geneva auto show on Tuesday, Honda announced plans to bring a fully-electrified lineup to Europe by 2025. The plan includes hybrids, such as the CR-V Hybrid that Honda sells in Europe now, as well as plug-in and fully electric cars. Honda expects full hybrid technology to.

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

Honda has invested in advanced bi-directional charging technology at its European R&D site in Offenbach, Germany, which is helping to balance demand and store energy more efficiently across the facility. —Jörg Böttcher, Vice President of Honda R&D Europe. Earlier post.)

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