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Toyota Europe hybrid sales up 43% year-on-year in 2013; almost 18.5% of total TME sales, 28% in W. Europe

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liter gasoline engine with a light, compact electric motor, transaxle, inverter and battery pack. liter engine with a 60 kW motor and NiMH battery pack; combined cycle fuel consumption is 3.6 Yaris Hybrid sales represented 28% of total Yaris sales in 2013. The downsized hybrid system combines a 1.5-liter The Auris Hybrid combines a 1.8-liter

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Updated Roland Berger Li-ion study forecasts auto Li-ion battery market of more than US$9B by 2015; massive overcapacity and market consolidation

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In light of recently presented or announced vehicle models with electric, hybrid or plug-in-hybrid drives (xEV), Roland Berger experts expect the global LiB market to grow from US$1.5 These same players will dominate the light vehicle market in 2015 with fairly similar percentage shares, according to the report.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. The arrowhead-shaped triple beam LED headlights, fog, daytime running and cornering lights frame the grille, which sports the Lexus ā€œLā€ badge in blue, signifying this Lexus is electrified. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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MG 1 starts the gasoline engine and charges the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while MG2 drives the front wheels and regenerates the battery during braking and coasting, and MGR drives the rear wheels and also regenerates the battery. The shelf-like LED rear tail lights continue the L-shape design cue. The system comprises a 3.5-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus UX 250h F Sport AWD

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The nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. The arrowhead-shaped triple beam LED headlights, fog, daytime running and cornering lights frame the grille, which sports the Lexus ā€œLā€ badge in blue, signifying this Lexus is electrified. Your numbers may differ.

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Prius v first member of expanded family to go on sale in US; 58% more cargo space than original Prius, with 42 mpg combined

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The other two are the Prius Plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) and the Prius c.). The NiMH battery pack is the same as on the third-generation Prius liftback, but with a cooling duct located under the rear seat. High-strength steel sheets and bars used throughout the body to ensure a light, yet highly rigid platform structure.

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Mixed Outlook for Mainstream Consumer Adoption of PHEVs

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Bubble chart of plausible mainstream PHEV buyers’ battery requirements (light and dark gray circles) and experts’s requirements overlaid on a Ragone plot of NiMH and Li-ion batteries. Source: Ken Kurani. Click to enlarge. Ken Kurani. or below; advanced accessories; and a mild hybrid drivetrain. Steven Plotkin.

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