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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey to become Toyota’s first European plant to produce plug-in-hybrid vehicles and batteries

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JANUARY 30, 2023

Available in hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions, the new Toyota C-HR will also be the first plug-in hybrid passenger car to be produced in Turkey. In addition, TMMT will be Toyota’s first European plant to start producing plug-in hybrid vehicles, and the first to be equipped with a battery production line.

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Yet another study shows plug-in hybrids aren’t as clean as we thought

Baua Electric

MARCH 25, 2024

A new report by the European Commission adds yet another real-world data point showing that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles create much more emissions than we previously thought – by an average of 3.5 Gaps fell between 176% (Finland), up to 287% (Poland). times more than lab testing indicates.

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Plug-in Plug Clean Cleaning

Mercedes-Benz Cars starts production of PHEV batteries in Bangkok; 3rd plant in global battery production network

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

Mercedes-Benz Cars has opened a factory for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) batteries in the Bangkok region in Thailand. In doing so, the partners are responding to the high demand for electric mobility and, in particular, for plug-in hybrid vehicles in Thailand. The production facilities are highly standardized and flexible.

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Mercedes PHEV Thailand Production

Mercedes-Benz will be producing 8 all-electric EQ models in 2022

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DECEMBER 15, 2020

As with the EQC from Bremen and Beijing and the EQV from Vitoria, which are already on the market, the fully electric models at the Rastatt plant run on the same production line as compact vehicles with conventional and hybrid drives. In 2022, Mercedes-Benz’ global portfolio will include eight all-electric Mercedes-EQ models.

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Mercedes introducing EQB compact electric SUV in Shanghai

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APRIL 19, 2021

These batteries are manufactured at the Daimler plants in Kamenz (Germany) and Jawor (Poland). Following the EQA 250 (combined electrical consumption: 15.7 kWh/100 km) it is the second fully electric compact car from Mercedes-EQ. The market launch in China is scheduled for this year. This gives it an exceptional position among electric cars.

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Eaton hybrid systems log 100M miles in service, reduce fuel consumption by 4M gallons

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DECEMBER 24, 2010

Eaton Corporation announced that customers of its hybrid systems have collectively accumulated more than 100 million miles of service, reducing fuel consumption by 4 million gallons of diesel fuel and harmful emissions by 40,000 metric tons.

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Eaton Hybrid Miles Fuel

Valeo, Siemens JV for high-voltage electric powertrains starts operation: Valeo Siemens eAutomotive GmbH

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

The portfolio comprises e-motors, range extenders, onboard chargers, inverters and DC/DC converters, destined for the entire range of on-road electric vehicles including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles. Valeo Siemens eAutomotive will be managed by Louis Pourdieu (CEO) and Peter Geilen (CFO).

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European car market logs best year for alternative fueled vehicles, lowest diesel share since 2001

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Strong results in Spain, Poland and the Netherlands were offset by falls in the UK, Italy and Sweden. Poland, Slovakia, Luxembourg and Lithuania all posted record levels of volume, while it was the best year since 2007 for Spain and Estonia, and the best year since 2008 for Romania, Hungary, Croatia and Latvia. million registrations.

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2001 Alternative Fuels Diesel Market

Volvo’s Polestar 1 PHEV makes European debut; pre-orders open 13 March

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MARCH 8, 2018

Polestar, Volvo Cars’ new electric performance brand, introduced the Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid to the public for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show. The European debut follows its global media reveal in Shanghai, China, in late 2017. Earlier post.). Two electric motors drive the rear wheels. —Thomas Ingenlath.

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Siemens and Valeo to form joint venture in high-voltage electric powertrains

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APRIL 18, 2016

Siemens and Valeo have signed an agreement to form a joint venture in high voltage powertrains for the entire range of electric vehicles including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles. We are delighted at the perspective of combining our strengths with Siemens in electrified powertrain systems.

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CLEPA study: EV-only approach would lead to the loss of half a million supplier jobs in the EU

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

All three scenarios assume accelerated electrification to meet climate goals, with a high market share for electrified vehicles (Battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and full hybrid electric vehicles) by 2030 of more than 50%, almost 80%, and close to 100%, respectively. bn value-add until 2040).

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BMW updates BMW Connected with expanded services, device support and availability

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

For instance, searches for charging stations for BMW i models or vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive systems can be refined using criteria such as the charging method involved, membership in the ChargeNow network, and the accepted payment method(s). From October, Android-based smartphones will also be supported.

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EEA: average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans in Europe increased in 2018

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JUNE 25, 2019

According to provisional data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA), the average CO 2 emissions from new passenger cars registered in the European Union (EU) in 2018 increased for the second consecutive year, reaching 120.4 grams of CO 2 per kilometer. For the first time, the average CO 2 emissions from new vans also increased.

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Euro car market has best H1 of century; diesels down 17%; AFVs up 31% for 5.4% of total; SUVs booming

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AUGUST 1, 2018

But it was the positive economic situation across the continent that boosted results, JATO said, as midsize markets such as the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden all posted increases, and smaller markets like Hungary, Greece, Romania, Croatia and Lithuania similarly posted significant increases. —Felipe Munoz, JATO’s global analyst.

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Hyundai Motor to integrate green energy into Charge myHyundai service in Europe

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FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Charge myHyundai is available to Hyundai customers who drive BEV and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models, including IONIQ 5, KONA Electric, IONIQ Electric, TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid, SANTA FE Plug-in Hybrid and IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid.

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Mercedes-Benz prepares car production network for new electric portfolio

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JUNE 30, 2022

Mercedes-Benz is aligning its global production network to manufacture its reshaped product portfolio focused on luxury electric vehicles as the brand prepares to go all electric by the end of the decade—wherever market conditions allow. platform (AMG Electric Architecture) from 2025. platform (Mercedes-Benz Electric Architecture).

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Jeep to introduce four electric SUVs in N America and Europe by end of 2025

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Building upon the success of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, the best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) in the US, and the recently introduced Grand Cherokee 4xe, the brand is developing a comprehensive electrified product range. Jeep will introduce four all-electric SUVs in North America and Europe by the end of 2025. Jeep Recon.

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Jeep unveils its first three battery-electric SUVs

Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

All Jeep models will be electrified by 2025—either battery-electric or with an available plug-in hybrid powertrain—and executives said the new EVs in particular will help Jeep’s chances in Asian markets, for which read China. The legendary U.S. The pair of midsize electric SUVs will be built in North America and go on sale in 2024.

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Jeep SUV Batteries Battery

Study finds that EV-specific factors rather than socio-demographic variables better predictors of EV uptake

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FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Data came from Australia; Austria; Belgium; Canada; China; Croatia; the Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Greece; Germany; Iceland; Ireland; Israel; Italy; Japan; the Netherlands; New Zealand; Norway; Poland; Portugal; Slovenia; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Turkey; the United Kingdom, and the United States. Sierzchula, W.,

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KINTO introduces all-new Toyota Mirai fuel-cell vehicle for car-sharing services in Sweden

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JUNE 24, 2021

Since KINTO started its Swedish operations one year ago, the mobility service provider has grown rapidly to almost 1.000 cars in operation today, covering almost all segments with models ranging from Yaris Hybrid to RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid and Lexus UX 250h. —Johan Lundblad, Head of Mobility at Toyota Sweden.

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EV Driven

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey to become Toyota’s first European plant to produce plug-in-hybrid vehicles and batteries

Yet another study shows plug-in hybrids aren’t as clean as we thought

Mercedes-Benz Cars starts production of PHEV batteries in Bangkok; 3rd plant in global battery production network

Mercedes-Benz will be producing 8 all-electric EQ models in 2022

Mercedes introducing EQB compact electric SUV in Shanghai

Eaton hybrid systems log 100M miles in service, reduce fuel consumption by 4M gallons

Valeo, Siemens JV for high-voltage electric powertrains starts operation: Valeo Siemens eAutomotive GmbH

European car market logs best year for alternative fueled vehicles, lowest diesel share since 2001

Volvo’s Polestar 1 PHEV makes European debut; pre-orders open 13 March

Siemens and Valeo to form joint venture in high-voltage electric powertrains

CLEPA study: EV-only approach would lead to the loss of half a million supplier jobs in the EU

BMW updates BMW Connected with expanded services, device support and availability

EEA: average CO2 emissions from new cars and new vans in Europe increased in 2018

Euro car market has best H1 of century; diesels down 17%; AFVs up 31% for 5.4% of total; SUVs booming

Hyundai Motor to integrate green energy into Charge myHyundai service in Europe

Mercedes-Benz prepares car production network for new electric portfolio

Jeep to introduce four electric SUVs in N America and Europe by end of 2025

Jeep unveils its first three battery-electric SUVs

Study finds that EV-specific factors rather than socio-demographic variables better predictors of EV uptake

KINTO introduces all-new Toyota Mirai fuel-cell vehicle for car-sharing services in Sweden

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