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TM4, PSA Peugeot Citroën, Exagon Motors and the Gouvernement du Québec partner on new electric drivetrain

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In 2004, TM4 developed and produced a four-wheel drivetrain system for a technology demonstrator vehicle Peugeot Quark. In 2006, TM4 also developed wheel motors for the concept car Citroen C-Metisse. This new powertrain will be designed and manufactured at TM4’s headquarters in Boucherville, Québec.

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Sanyo Supplying Li-ion Batteries for Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid

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Sanyo has been supplying nickel-metal hydride batteries for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) to Honda and Ford since 2004. Sanyo sees this new partnership as a way to further enhance its relationship with Suzuki and further appeal its strengths in next-generation battery technology for automobiles.

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Valeo highlighting its micro-hybrid solutions for the US market: i-StARS and ReStart

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Valeo launched its first belt-driven starter generator on the Citroen C3 in 2004 and programs with Mercedes, Nissan and PSA followed. In 2010, it launched its second-generation starter-generator system (i-StARS) on Peugeot and Citroën brands. Earlier post.)

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Toyota Prius named WhatGreenCar of the Year

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The 10 cars up for contention for the 2009 Award included: the Citroen C1 ev’ie electric, Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric, Toyota iQ, Ford Fiesta ECOnetic, third-generation Toyota Prius hybrid, Volvo S40/V50 DRIVe start-stop, new Honda Insight hybrid, VW Passat BlueMotion 2, BMW 318d saloon, and the Citroen C3 Picasso compact-MPV.

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