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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

Citroën Cactus concept with Airbumps (not related to the Hybrid Air powertrain). At the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, Citroën will showcase its Cactus C-segment concept car, featuring, among other technologies, the Hybrid Air powertrain co-developed by PSA Peugeot Citroën and Bosch. Hybrids Hydraulic Hybrid'

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NOVEMBER 13, 2015

BMW will supply Karma Automotive—Fisker reborn—with its latest powertrain components, including high voltage battery charging systems and a wide range of hybrid and EV systems, for application in Karma’s flagship plug-in hybrid, to be re-launched next year. founded in 2007. —Karma’s CEO Tom Corcoran.

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MARCH 27, 2013

Mitsubishi Motors reported two separate incidents with Li-ion battery packs: one, a fire in a i-MiEV battery pack at the Mizushima battery pack assembly plant; the other, heating and melting in a pack installed in an Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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MAY 7, 2013

has received a purchase order valued at $12 million from Wrightbus, for lithium iron magnesium phosphate batteries to be delivered through 2015. Wrightbus, which has had a relationship with Valence since 2007, selected Valence as the battery supplier of choice for Wrightbus’ range of hybrid vehicles. The 1.024 kWh (25.6

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MAY 20, 2014

Through use of SiC power semiconductors, Toyota aims to improve hybrid vehicle (HV) fuel efficiency by 10% under the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s (MLIT) JC08 test cycle and reduce PCU size by 80% compared to current PCUs with silicon-only power semiconductors. Click to enlarge. Source: Toyota.

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

The National Science Foundation has selected a project by researchers at the University of Maryland and their partners from Genovation Cars ( earlier post ) for a $438,418 GOALI (Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry) award to develop a novel hybrid energy storage system for electric vehicles. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Contour Energy Systems, Inc, developer of new fluorine-based battery chemistries, nanomaterials science and manufacturing processes for lithium-ion energy storage systems ( earlier post ) is merging with Li-ion battery maker ActaCell Energy Systems, a spin-off from the University of Texas at Austin ( earlier post.

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OCTOBER 30, 2014

Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) for the design of the PU106A Hybrid Formula One Power Unit. liter V6 Hybrid turbo. PU106A Hybrid Formula One Power Unit. Likewise, any excess energy can be put into the battery via an electric motor for use to minimize turbo lag and therefore make the car faster.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Honda introduced the first version of the CR-Z concept at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007. When the production version goes on sale in 2010, it will be the first series-production sports hybrid car from a major OEM, and the first gasoline-electric vehicle to employ a 6-speed manual transmission. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 19, 2010

Mastervolt and Steyr Motors, the Austrian specialist for marine diesel engines, have formed a working partnership to develop and distribute a range of series hybrid diesel-electric drive installations for boats.

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DECEMBER 18, 2017

In recognition of the miletone, BMW used a light installation to transform its Group headquarters—the world-famous “Four-Cylinder” in the north of Munich—on the evening of 18 December 2017 into a battery. By 2025, the company will offer 25 fully electric and plug-in hybrid models worldwide. We deliver on our promises.

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OCTOBER 23, 2009

has introduced a fuel-efficient, high-performance diesel hybrid electric powertrain, “Q-Force”. In 2007, the US Army awarded Quantum a $4.88-million million contract ( earlier post ) to develop a diesel hybrid electric version of its Alternative Mobility Vehicle (AMV) “Aggressor.” ( Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 31, 2010

Hybrid electric locomotive sales will have an increasing presence in global rail markets between 2015 and 2020, according to a new report from Pike Research. During that period, hybrid locomotive sales will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.4% Advanced lead acid batteries will make inroads as well.

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JULY 23, 2012

Moving forward on their Heads of Agreement signed earlier this year at the Detroit Auto Show ( earlier post ) Korea-based SK Innovation and the international automotive supplier Continental signed an agreement to found a jointly managed company to develop, to produce and to market automotive Li-ion battery systems.

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MARCH 18, 2010

million in rebates for plug-in hybrid and zero emissions vehicles as part of an overall $42.3 million program that Governor Schwarzenegger approved in 2007 to spur technological innovation in the transportation sector. The California Air Resources Board announced $3.7 ARB was appropriated approximately $42.3

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MARCH 1, 2018

The 40 hydrogen buses for Cologne (30) and Wuppertal (10) are hybrid vehicles (fuel cell and batteries) of the Van Hool A330 type with dual axles and a length of 12 meters. With to the hybrid power source, the buses, with a tank capacity of 38.2 These high-tech vehicles will be built in the Van Hool factory in Koningshooikt.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Researchers at the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA) have developed an insertion-type tin (Sn) anode material for use in a magnesium-ion (Mg-ion) battery ( earlier post ) that shows superior operating voltages and capacity. V) than previously reported using a bismuth (Bi) material (384 mAh g -1 , + 0.23/0.32

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JUNE 11, 2009

General Motors has announced that there will be no retail production of the Chevrolet Malibu hybrid for model year (MY) 2010 due to “elevated inventory levels of the 2009 model.” A limited amount of 2010 Malibu hybrids may be produced to fulfill fleet sales requests. 2008 Malibu hybrid. Click to enlarge. Jack Rosebro.

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JANUARY 2, 2013

While the number of available hybrid models in the US will also increase this year, Polk anticipates only a slight improvement in this category from its current level of approximately 2.9% The US market last achieved 16 million units in 2007. Wide regional variation in hybrid and electric powertrains. of the overall market.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

PHEV battery pack in V70 demonstrator without damage after a full scale rear crash test. Volvo Car Corporation is postponing its plans to produce a full hybrid based on a diesel engine and instead will introduce a series-produced plug-in diesel hybrid (PHEV) in Europe as early as 2012. A V70 plug-in hybrid demonstrator.

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APRIL 23, 2018

Current global total liquids oil demand growth is at similar levels to what was recorded during the 2003 to 2007 commodity super-cycle, referred to as the “golden age” of refining. Refined product demand growth has averaged 1.2 At present, current global total liquids oil demand is approximately 100 million barrels per day, the report says.

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MAY 3, 2016

UPS announced an update to 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric delivery trucks that improve fuel economy as part of the company’s broader Rolling Laboratory approach. AMP Electric Vehicles was established in 2007 as a developmental-stage vehicle electrification company. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

an Ann Arbor-based developer of next-generation lithium-ion batteries, announced the combined investment of $4.2M The companies also plan to work together to speed commercialization of Sakti3 battery cells. Sakti3, Inc., by General Motors Ventures ($3.2 Earlier post.) Ann Marie Sastry, CEO of Sakti3. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 2, 2019

Topic 2: Battery Electric Heavy-duty Freight Vehicles (up to $18 million) Projects will target specific technical barriers to advanced batteries, electric drive systems, and charging systems, and demonstrate solutions per requirements in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, Section 131.

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DECEMBER 6, 2010

It therefore created the F3DM, a plug-in hybrid compact sedan, Wan said. BYD Co, backed by US billionaire Warren Buffet, also established three charging stations as part of a pilot program in Shenzhen in 2007. Ia Hipping, general manager of BYD Automotive Sales Co Ltd.

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MAY 1, 2009

Long Beach (California) Transit (LBT) has put 25 new gasoline-electric hybrid buses into service. The addition of these newly designed hybrid buses brings Long Beach Transit’s 40-foot hybrid fleet total to 87 buses, for a nearly 50% hybrid 40-foot fleet. The series hybrid drive uses a Ford ULEV 6.8-liter

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

a wireless energy transfer technology provider, to develop automatic wireless charging products for hybrid and electric vehicles. —Randy Sumner, director, global hybrid vehicle development, Delphi Packard Electrical/Electronic Architecture. Tags: Electric (Battery) Infrastructure Plug-ins. Click to enlarge. Science Vol.

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MARCH 31, 2014

In terms of carbon monoxide (CO) emissions during the operation of the vehicle, a significant improvement was achieved over the 2007 predecessor. Compared with the predecessor, primary energy savings of 8% (2013) and 25 percent (2007) are achieved over the entire life cycle. The new C-Class. l/100 km (31 mpg US and 31.8 l/100 km (36.8

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MARCH 5, 2010

Ferrari presented a hybrid experimental vehicle, the HY-KERS, based on the 599 GTB Fiorano at the Geneva Motor Show. The HY-KERS features a lightweight hybrid drivetrain, with all system components positioned below the center of gravity, and without impact to the interior and luggage space. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 14, 2010

The Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle will provide customers with a standard, eight-year/100,000-mile (161,000 km) warranty on its lithium-ion battery pack. As a quick comparison, Tesla’s battery-electric Roadster has a bumper-to-bumper 3-year, 36,000-mile (58,000 km) warranty. The Volt battery can be warmed or cooled.

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OCTOBER 27, 2009

UK-based Axon Automotive, a spin-off from Cranfield University, previewed a pre-production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of its lightweight city car at the Milton Keynes Science Festival. is the only UK owned car company making a plug-in hybrid EV and is funded by the UK Technology Strategy Board and private investment.

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

UPS’ first-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans improved the on-road fuel economy by 28.9% Eaton hybrid system schematic. provided the hybrid propulsion systems for the vehicles, which were manufactured by Freightliner Corp. kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Eaton hybrid system components on UPS undercarriage.

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APRIL 28, 2010

Toyota, French energy provider EDF, and the City and the Urban Community of Strasbourg launched a large-scale, 3-year Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle demonstration in Strasbourg. Based on the third-generation Prius ( earlier post ), the new Prius Plug-in Hybrid ( earlier post ) is equipped with a lithium-ion battery pack.

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DECEMBER 31, 2010

Maquette of the Can-Am plug-in Hybrid Spyder. million) in financial support to develop a plug-in hybrid version of BRP’s (Bombardier Recreational Products) Can-Am Spyder roadster. Creating a three-wheel vehicle as opposed to a hybrid car poses significant design challenges that require a very high degree of innovation.

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JANUARY 28, 2010

manufacturing plant to produce the all-electric Nissan LEAF and the lithium-ion battery packs to power them. Modification of the Smyrna manufacturing plant, which will begin later this year, includes a new battery plant and changes in the existing structure for electric-vehicle assembly. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Tenneco, Inc.

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JUNE 8, 2009

General Motors further expanded its battery research and development capabilities by opening what it called the largest and most technologically advanced battery lab in the US on its Technical Center campus in Warren, MI. The Global Battery Systems Lab spans 33,000 sq. 64 test channels (available for individual battery tests).

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