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New Toyota Yaris brings expanded hybrid line-up, enhanced safety and digital user experience

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Toyota announced a series of improvements and enhancements to strengthen its Yaris Hybrid hatchback range, increasing the market appeal of a model range that has proved an outstanding success for the brand. The new Yaris will be available for online reservations in some European markets starting in June 2023. When the 1.5-liter When the 1.5-liter

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DAIHEN leverages WiTricity wireless charging technology for solar-powered mobility demo in Japan

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WiTricity’s technology for wireless power transfer over distance was central to a next-generation electric mobility demonstration in Osaka, Japan, led by DAIHEN Corporation, a global leader in electric power transmission. DAIHEN recently launched a demonstration with Kansai Electric Power Co.

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Honda CR-V and ZR-V two-pronged electrified attack on Toyota RAV4 hybrid

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Honda is plotting double trouble for the market-leading Toyota RAV4 Hybrid with two new SUVs coming to Australia in 2023 that will include petrol-electric powertrains. litre hybrid drivetrain included in its line-up. litre hybrid drivetrain that could come here in a higher state of tune than in the ZR-V. 2023 Honda ZR-V.

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IHS Markit sees supply crunch coming for electrical steel; potential disruptor of OEM electrification plans

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The rapid growth of the hybrid and electric vehicle segment could potentially cause demand for electrical steel to outpace supply from 2025, according to a new report by a team of analysts from the Automotive Supply Chain and Technology team at IHS Markit. Concentrated manufacturing footprint. Supply is extremely limited in North America.

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Recent Hybrid Braking Complaints Highlight Regenerative Braking Design Issues

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Recent brake feel and application issues in Ford and Toyota hybrids ( earlier post ) have drawn attention to the inherent complexity of hybrid and electric vehicle braking systems, which typically combine regenerative braking with conventional friction braking, antilock braking and vehicle stability control functions. Click to enlarge.

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Daido Steel & Honda develop neodymium magnet free of heavy rare earth elements; Honda Freed hybrid first to adopt resulting new motor

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have developed a practical hot deformed neodymium magnet containing no heavy rare earth elements (REE) that still delivers the high heat resistance properties and high magnetic performance required for the use in the driving motor of a hybrid vehicle. Daido Steel Co., and Honda Motor Co., GM’s approach to reducing REE; ferrite. Earlier post.)

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Tesla Type 3, Lotus Emeya: This Occasion’s Manage Footage

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It’s a supercar referred to as the Giotto, and it’s powered by way of not anything alternative than a Cosworth-developed V-12. It’s referred to as the Mustang Mach-E Rally, and it’s anticipated to run to 60 mph in lower than 3.5 It enters manufacturing later occasion, and in range-topping guise will ship 905 hp.

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