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

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Sanyo Electric recently announced an agreement with Suzuki Motor to supply lithium-ion battery systems for the Swift Plug-in Hybrid. The Swift Plug-in Hybrid will serve as a model supported by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Earlier post.) kWh Li-ion battery pack.

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Infiniti to introduce hybrid version of 2014 QX60 crossover; first application of new FF-Hybrid system

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QX60 Hybrid. will introduce a new gasoline-electric hybrid version of the QX60 crossover into the US lineup this summer, following its world debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize fuel economy of 26 mpg US (9.0 Click to enlarge. Infiniti Motor Company Ltd.

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Angela Belcher wins $500,000 2013 Lemelson-MIT Prize

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The batteries have the same energy capacity and power performance as current rechargeable batteries being considered to power plug-in hybrid cars, and they could also be used to power a range of personal electronic devices. One of her recent inventions is a lithium-ion battery powered by engineered viruses. Earlier post.).

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Hitachi Combines Hitachi Maxell and Hitachi Vehicle Energy, Ltd. in New In-House Company Focused on Industrial Li-ion Batteries

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was formed in 2004 as a joint venture between Hitachi, Shin-Kobe Electric Machinery Co. to develop, manufacture and market rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for hybrid electric vehicles and other applications. In January, HVE introduced new cells targeted at plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, a first for the Hitachi Group.

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Report: Hitachi To Team Up With Johnson Controls In Battery Technology, Possibly In Power Electronics and Electric Machines As Well

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million from the State of Michigan for the establishment of a US manufacturing facility for lithium-ion cells and complete hybrid battery systems. was formed in 2004 as a joint venture between Hitachi, Shin-Kobe Electric Machinery Co. Also in 2009, Johnson Controls-Saft received incentives adding up to $168.5 Earlier post.).

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Ricardo and QinetiQ Demonstrate New Iron-Sulphide Li-ion Pack for HEVs

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Following completion of the project, the partners have announced that a battery pack using QinetiQ’s iron sulphide-based cell chemistry and Ricardo’s latest battery management system (BMS) has demonstrated significant cost and weight reductions compared with the reference Efficient-C full hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ). Resources.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. 2 Plug-in hybrids are cleaner 3 Plug-in hybrids are cheaper 4 Plug-in hybrids are domestic 5 Plug-in hybrids already exist 1. What Are Plug-In Hybrids? We can achieve that -- today -- with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV).

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