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OCTOBER 14, 2009

Ford Motor Company’s US hybrid sales for the first nine months of 2009 are 73% higher than the same period in 2008, fueled by the introduction of hybrid versions of the 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan, which went on sale in March 2009. Hybrid customers increasingly are considering Ford. Earlier post.). of the total.

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2023, a full hybrid and a Plug-In Hybrid model. 2023 Ford Escape Plug In Hybrid (left) and ST-Line Elite (right). liter EcoBoost engine targeting 250hp and standard all-wheel drive and an available hybrid option.

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MARCH 6, 2013

FedEx Express has exceeded its original goal of a 20% improvement in global vehicle fleet fuel economy by 2020, as compared to 2005, with a more than 22% cumulative improvement in fuel economy for its vehicles. FedEx Ground is currently testing hybrid hydraulic parcel delivery vehicles on local delivery routes across the US.

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JUNE 9, 2021

Rome-based transport company, Atac, will receive 100 Mercedes-Benz Citaro hybrid buses. The current large order signals the return of EvoBus Italia to the capital; the company has already supplied buses to Atac: 450 Citaro between 2001 and 2005. A compact hybrid module assists the low-emissions diesel engine.

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MAY 20, 2014

Fourteen years after the launch in the UK of the first-generation Prius, Toyota has sold its 100,000 th hybrid there. Sister brand Lexus is closing in on 50,000 UK sales, achieved since the debut there of the RX 400h in 2005. The hybrid system includes a 1.8-liter The hybrid system includes a 1.8-liter

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2012

The BUSolutions demonstrator LCO-140H (Low Cost of Ownership–1 st 40-foot Hybrid) series hydraulic hybrid transit bus yields fuel economy of 6.9 Elements of the hydraulic hybrid powertrain. Since 2005, FTA issued $5.1 Design & Development of the LCO-140H Series Hydraulic Hybrid. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Components of the Q5 hybrid system. In a presentation at the 2011 Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC) in Pasadena, California last week, Daniel Andree, a battery development engineer at Audi AG, outlined the implementation of a Sanyo lithium-ion battery pack in the upcoming 2012 Audi Q5 compact crossover hybrid. The 266V, 1.3

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

announced that its cumulative worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles surpassed 1 million units as of the end of September 2012. Toyota hit the 1-million mark for cumulative global hybrid sales at the end of May 2007 ( earlier post ), and has since rocketed past 4 million cumulative units. History of Honda’s Hybrid Models.

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OCTOBER 31, 2009

About the size of a large cooking pot, the novel, hyper-efficient engine could replace current engine/generator technologies for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. 2005) Wave Rotors Technology and Applications (The 11 th International Conference on Vibration Engineering Timisoara, Romania, September 27 - 30, 2005). Hîrceagã, M.,

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OCTOBER 26, 2010

is launching the new Nissan Fuga Hybrid luxury sedan in Japan; the vehicle goes on sale 2 November at Nissan dealers nationwide in Japan. The new Fuga Hybrid adopts Nissan’s original Intelligent Dual Clutch Control one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid system ( earlier post ). Tags: Hybrids Japan. Nissan Motor Co.,

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Ford swept the North American Car and Truck of the Year awards today at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), winning with the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and the 2010 Ford Transit Connect, respectively. It also is the second hybrid win for Ford—the most hybrid wins for any automaker.

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Transit Connect Fusion Connect Connected 225

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Between August 2005 and June 2011, California law allowed owners of hybrid vehicles achieving at least 45 mpg (5.2 However, two-thirds of the sticker registrants had hybrid cars already on the road, the authors noted; in other words, the stimulus effect was lower than expected. 6, Issue 3 doi: 10.1257/pol.6.3.1.

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APRIL 25, 2012

has launched the fifth-generation of its luxury sedan the Nissan Cima, equipped with Nissan’s one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid system. The new Cima achieves both a 20% improvement in fuel economy (JC08 mode) over 2015 standards and SU-LEV certification, emitting 75% fewer exhaust emissions than 2005 standards. Nissan Cima.

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JANUARY 20, 2014

Noah G (hybrid model with options). In Japan, Toyota Motor Corporation launched the completely redesigned Voxy minivan through Netz dealers, and the completely redesigned Noah minivan through Toyota Corolla dealers; hybrid models are scheduled for release on 14 February. For the hybrid variants, a 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter Engine model.

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MARCH 15, 2009

Flight Design GmbH will debut a hybrid engine concept for light aircraft at the upcoming Aero show in Friedrichshafen, Germany (2-5 April). One of the first aircraft certified under the American ASTM standards, in 2005, the CT (“composite technology”) remains the best-selling LSA in America through four consecutive years.

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MARCH 2, 2021

The jury praised Yaris’ hybrid technology for its smooth driving, low emissions and accessible price point—illustrating why more than 80% of Yaris buyers choose the hybrid powertrain. The new model uses the latest evolution of Toyota’s fourth-generation hybrid electric powertrain.

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DECEMBER 25, 2012

Crown Royal Saloon G (Hybrid model, rear-wheel drive with options). Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched in Japan the redesigned Crown Royal and Crown Athlete sedans; production of a new hybrid version of the sedan will begin in late January 2013. The new, exclusive rear-wheel-drive hybrid system combines a 2.5-liter,

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MARCH 28, 2014

WAVE is a tractor-trailer combination that features leading edge aerodynamics; an advanced turbine-powered range extending series hybrid powertrain; electrified auxiliary components; and control systems. WAVE is a Range Extending Series Hybrid that features a microturbine Range Extender generator developed by Capstone Turbine Corporation.

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Li-ion Peterbilt Range Electric Vehicles 371

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DECEMBER 14, 2012

The company plans to add 15 new hybrid models by 2016 and new EVs. These will build on an 19% rise in average fuel economy since 2005 in major markets, which Nissan intends to improve even further, Shiga said. Other areas we’re tackling starts with manufacturing, logistics, offices and sales outlets. —Toshiyuki Shiga.

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MARCH 21, 2019

Vehicle fuel economy improvements have slowed globally, according to the latest report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI): Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017. —“Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017”. Source: GFEI.

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MAY 2, 2012

The Ford Escape Hybrid occupies a special place in green-car history. It was the first hybrid built in the U.S., carmaker, and the first hybrid crossover utility. A pet project of then-CEO Bill Ford, the Escape Hybrid was an immediate hit and remained popular through. the first one from a U.S.

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JUNE 21, 2023

The new battery was unveiled at the Electric & Hybrid Marine World Expo in Amsterdam, Netherlands. —Fabian Bez, Torqeedo’s CEO Founded in 2005, Torqeedo develops and manufactures electric and hybrid drives from 0.5 LFP is now even being used in electric cars, including standard-range Teslas.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2009

Azure Dynamics Corporation incorporated Aura Systems ’s AuraGen motor/generator into its Balance Hybrid Electric vehicle delivered to the United States Postal Service fleet (USPS). The Balance Hybrid Electric vehicle is a two-ton step van, and will participate in the USPS fleet in Long Island, New York for a twelve-month pilot program.

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AUGUST 24, 2009

Canadian government programs that offer rebates to hybrid vehicle buyers are failing to produce environmental benefits commensurate with the cost, according to a study by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC). If the intention of rebate programs is to replace gas guzzlers with hybrids, they are failing. Chandra et al.

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Carbon Hybrid Emissions Canada 218

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DECEMBER 13, 2012

SAE International’s Hybrid Technical Committee has completed the technical standard “ J2990 —Hybrid and EV First and Second Responder Recommended Practice,” which offers recommended practices for emergency personnel responding to incidents involving hybrid or electric vehicles. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Standards West Virginia Hybrid Alternative Fuels 252

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JUNE 30, 2010

SSSKK) plan to begin trials on 1 July of a diesel-electric hybrid transit bus fueled by a mixture of Fischer-Tropsch diesel (FTD)—specifically, Shell’s gas-to-liquids (GTL) fuel—and hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO), a type of renewable diesel offering similar characteristics to FTD. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), Hino Motors Ltd.

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Diesel Toyota Renewable Malaysia 225

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JUNE 16, 2011

Fit Shuttle Hybrid. Honda’s all-new Fit Shuttle and Fit Shuttle Hybrid are now on sale in Japan. The Fit Shuttle Hybrid features Honda’s 1.3-liter L/100km) as measured in 10·15 mode—the same as the Fit Hybrid. Despite the greater weight, the Fit Shuttle Hybrid matches the fuel economy of the Fit.

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Fuel Economy Economy Honda Japan 218

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle with four LiDAR sensors. Ford, in conjunction with the University of Michigan and State Farm, unveiled a Ford Fusion Hybrid automated research vehicle that will be used to make progress on future autonomous driving and other advanced technologies. Click to enlarge. 3D mapping with LiDAR.

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Fusion Ford Hybrid Vehicles 246

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MAY 19, 2021

Lexus announced that the luxury brand eclipsed the milestone of 2 million global sales of electrified vehicles—hybrids and battery-electric—at the end of April 2021. Since the launch of the RX400h hybrid in 2005, Lexus has continued to expand. its lineup of electrified vehicles to provide a wide range of options.

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APRIL 30, 2013

Ten years ago, your choice of hybrid vehicles was pretty limited. A lot has changed in those ten years, and the rise of Ford as a real force in the hybrid markets is one of the biggest changes. 2004 saw the launch of its very first hybrid, the 2005 Escape Hybrid, and the maker''s cars have gone from strength to strength ever since.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The diesel-electric full-hybrid vehicle, weighing just 380 kilograms (838 lbs), offers an initial glimpse at how a future production version might appear. Volkswagen first revealed a one-liter concept at the annual meeting in 2002, then cancelled the project in 2005. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). The E-motor.

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MARCH 5, 2010

Drivetrain of the Audi A8 parallel hybrid. Audi presented the A8 parallel hybrid as a technology concept at the Geneva Motor Show. The technology architecture of the A8 hybrid previews that of the production Q5 hybrid, due to reach the market in late 2010/early 2011, Audi said. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 13, 2011

liter engine vehicles as well as a new front-wheel-drive parallel hybrid system using the one-motor, two-clutch design earlier applied in the rear-wheel drive Infiniti M35 ( earlier post ). times greater than its 2005 model, achieving 2.5 New hybrid system for FWD vehicles. At a technical briefing in Yokohama, Nissan Motor Co.,

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MAY 26, 2010

Enova Systems confirmed today that they, along with Navistar International Corporation and its subsidiary IC Bus, will deploy 16 hybrid school buses ( earlier post ) used for a number of school districts. n 2005, we collaborated on the industry’s first production plug-in hybrid vehicle, and we’ve refined the technology since.

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MARCH 10, 2009

Ford Motor Company has produced its 100,000th hybrid SUV and used the milestone to restate its commitment to ramping up production of hybrid vehicles this year. Ford began sales the Ford Escape hybrid in 2004, followed by the Mariner Hybrid in 2005.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Nissan’s original one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid “Intelligent Dual Clutch Control” system ( earlier post ) is adopted in every grade. Nissan Motor Co., launched of the all-new Skyline, which will go on sale late February 2014 with an Infiniti badge at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. mpg US , 5.4 l/100km) on JC08 mode. mpg US , 5.4

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Hybrids remain below 2% of total vehicle output. China, for instance, wants to put 5 million plug-in hybrid-electric and fully electric vehicles on its roads by 2020, which could account for more than 40% of the global EV fleet that year. trillion passenger kilometers (pkm) in 2005, to 4.1 million in 2010 to 76.8 million to 78.6

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