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Ford adding hybrid F-150 & Mustang, PHEV Transit, new BEV SUV by 2020; $700M for Flat Rock for EV production; cancels $1.6B Mexico plant

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Ford detailed seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in the US, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully electric SUV with an expected range of at least 300 miles (483 km) for customers globally.

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Valence Technology receives $12M purchase order from Wrightbus for Li-ion batteries

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Wrightbus, which has had a relationship with Valence since 2007, selected Valence as the battery supplier of choice for Wrightbus’ range of hybrid vehicles. This order once again demonstrates that we have the technology of choice for leading edge hybrid and electric commercial fleets. The 1.024 kWh (25.6 Earlier post.).

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OXIS Energy and Multi Source Power form partnership for marine Li-sulfur batteries

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One of MSP’s specialities is designing and manufacturing battery packs and hybrid power and propulsion systems for the marine industry. Integrating OXIS’ expertise in the development of the next generation of cell technology allows them to develop lithium sulfur rechargeable battery systems for the marine market.

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Technology Architecture of Audi A8 Hybrid Shown in Geneva Previews the Production Q5 Hybrid, Due This Year

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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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Valence Technology introduces new high-power Li-ion battery modules

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Along with providing high power discharge capabilities, the P40 can also be recharged from a 0% state of charge (SOC) to 90% SOC in less than an hour. The new module is a complementary product offering to the existing U-Charge product line, which has been available since 2005.

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Nippon Oil: Gas Stations Will Pump Electricity and Hydrogen

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If the DPJ’s campaign pledge of reducing Japan’s greenhouse gas emissions by 25% from the 1990 level by 2020 is implemented, it could possibly result in electric and hybrid vehicles accounting for all new car sales. Starting in October, Nippon Oil is installing rapid chargers at 22 gas stations in Tokyo, Kanagawa and other prefectures.

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European Researchers Developing Multifunctional Structural Composite Material That Can Double as Energy Storage

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Ultimately, they expect that this material could be used in hybrid and electric vehicles to make them lighter, more compact and more energy efficient, enabling drivers to travel for longer distances before needing to recharge their cars. In a paper presented at the Materials Research Society Symposium in 2005, South et al.