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In 2010, Toyota grabbed another 20.5 Some of the automaker’s other partially-owned companies already produce hybrid batteries, and some build PHEV and EV batteries. Toyota has announced a next-generation battery that it said can deliver up to 500 miles of range. percent, so this recent announcement only really covers 19.5

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Value of life-cycle emissions externality damages and oil premium costs from vehicles in 2010 $. Strategies to promote adoption of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) with small battery packs offer more social benefits (i.e., Michalek et al. Click to enlarge. Michalek et al. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2016

In 2010, Volvo Cars was acquired by Geely Holding. Samuelsson also forecast that operating profits would also improve in 2016 driven by growth in all of Volvo’s three main sales regions of China, Europe and the US. Volvo Cars was part of the Swedish Volvo Group until 1999, when the company was bought by Ford Motor Company.

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DECEMBER 6, 2010

Jeremy Michalek and colleagues found that while a fleet with plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) with universal high electric range (i.e., 87 miles all electric) minimizes petroleum consumption, minimum lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are achieved with a mix of low-range (~25 miles) and mid-range (40-50 miles) PHEVs.

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JANUARY 19, 2017

The company’s EDI PowerDrive 6000 PHEV drivetrain system surpassed one million miles in a commercial fleet setting in late 2016. The PowerDrive 6000 PHEV and EV drivetrains are targeted at Class 6 medium-duty commercial fleet vehicles (work and distribution vehicles, municipal services, food & beverage, utilities, and telecom).

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FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Ford has into a partnership with Johnson Controls-Saft (JCS) to develop advanced lithium-ion battery system to power Ford’s first production plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) beginning in 2012. Ford’s current demonstration fleet of Escape plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) is using JCS Li-ion packs. Earlier post.).

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JULY 18, 2012

It has a range of 135 kilometers (84 miles), a power output of 115 hp (85kW), an engine torque of 270 N·m (199 lb-ft) and a top speed of 135 km/h (84 mph). It has a range of 52 kilometers (32 miles) in electric mode, with a top speed of 120 km/h. The Altea XL Electric is SEAT’s first all-electric car.

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JUNE 13, 2011

The car, to be a remodeled version of the Swift hatchback, will use a small lithium-ion battery capable of powering it for about 30 km (19 miles) on a full charge, according to the report. It will also use a gasoline engine to generate electricity.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2018

million miles in a commercial fleet setting of city buses deployed in rural and city routes in China. EDI began its presence in the mass transit space in China beginning with the first vehicle integration for Ankai transit buses in 2010. million miles in a commercial fleet setting. meter buses.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2009

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Ford is introducing the North American version of the 2010 Transit Connect light commercial vehicle at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show this week. Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric Vehicles to bring the electric Transit Connect to market in North America in 2010. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 17, 2013

In 2010, the city converted 15 Toyota Prius hybrids to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The city equipped 50 EV, PHEV and HEV vehicles with Zipcar’s Fast Fleet wireless technology, enabling employees to reserve available vehicles in the fleet pool. Hybrids now constitute more than 50% of the city’s light-duty fleet.

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APRIL 9, 2016

The team from Carnegie Mellon University led by Dr. Jeremy Michalek accounted for regional differences in emissions due to marginal grid mix; ambient temperature; patterns of vehicle miles traveled (VMT); and driving conditions (city versus highway). Chevy Volt PHEV (EREV). Toyota Prius PHV PHEV (blended). Yuksel et al.

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MAY 11, 2010

Eaton Corporation has selected A123 Systems to supply battery systems for production of a hybrid power system to be installed on a Ford F550-based Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). A123 Systems has been developing the battery system for much of 2010 with Eaton. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 11, 2009

Bright plans to begin delivering Transporter PHEVs in the second quarter of 2010. The converted Transporter, which will come in cargo, cab-chassis and passenger versions, will have a 22-mile all-electric range (AER), with fuel economy of 57 mpg based on a 50-mile daily cycle. The Bright IDEA and Transporter PHEV.

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JUNE 19, 2012

A fully charged battery is sufficient for up to 135 kilometers (84 miles). Hertz is the first car-rental company to deploy EVs and PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric) on three continents—in the US (available to the public in New York, Washington, DC and San Francisco); the UK (London) and now Italy in Europe; and China (Shenzhen).

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DECEMBER 3, 2009

PHEV/EV Models 2010-2012 by Battery Chemistry. Battery chemistries that prioritize energy capacity over power density can equally satisfy both the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and the EV battery segments, enabling vendors to offer products to multiple vendors for multiple models. Source: Pike Research.

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DECEMBER 10, 2015

The powertrain of the 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) was named to Ward’s 10 Best Engines list. kWh lithium polymer battery pack provides an all-electric range (AER) of 27 miles (43 km). liter), 2010 (4.6-liter) This is the first time that a plug-in hybrid powertrain has made the list.

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MARCH 2, 2010

Distribution of battery requirements for consumer-selected PHEV designs (shaded circles) compared to USABC, MIT and EPRI performance requirements. The present analysis explores both, with a particular emphasis on the latter—challenging untested assumptions regarding consumer valuation of PHEV capabilities. Source: Axsen et al.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The four-door Karma is scheduled to appear in showrooms in summer 2010. Fisker automobiles use an extended range electric vehicle architecture, and will offer a cruising range of about 300 miles. The second stage includes a $359.36-million The first three conditional loans included $5.9 billion for Ford Motor Company; $1.6

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AUGUST 3, 2010

Funding through GM Ventures will allow Bright to begin ramping up the development of the production program for the IDEA in the third quarter of 2010. The IDEA operates in electric mode for 40 miles before switching to an estimated 36-mpg hybrid mode for 100+ mpg potential based on daily driving behavior.

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APRIL 13, 2010

Two recent studies explore different aspects of the use, potential impact and valuation of PHEVs. A paper by Derek Lemoine at UC Berkeley uses a real options framework to analyze the value to the consumer of PHEV battery capacity. the electric range capability—of the PHEV. Axsen and Kurani. Axsen and Kurani. Plug and play.

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APRIL 23, 2010

million loan with Fisker Automotive for the development and production of two lines of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). The Karma is scheduled to appear in showrooms in late 2010. The US Department of Energy (DOE) closed a $528.7 Earlier post.) The DOE had awarded a conditional $528.7-million

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Johnson Controls envisages the ie:3 small car as having a 100-mile (161 km) electric range enabled by that size pack, equipped with the NMC cells. JCS PHEV System Development-USABC (2010 DOE Vehicle Technologies US Department of Energy Merit Review).

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MARCH 30, 2010

PHEV Charge-Depletion electric range over the UDDS and USO6 drive cycles with and without A/C. Source: Rugh, 2010. A National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) vehicle performance analysis shows the operation of the air conditioner reduces the charge depletion range of a 40-mile range PHEV (midsized parallel hybrid sedan with an 81.9

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JANUARY 20, 2011

NREL engineer Robb Barnitt led the effort to quantify the impact of thermally preconditioning the vehicle cabin and battery pack of PHEVs and EVs using off-board power supplied by the utility grid. an electric vehicle with a 100-mile (161-km) electric range (EV). an electric vehicle with a 100-mile (161-km) electric range (EV).

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JULY 29, 2010

Currently (2010), electrified products (only hybrids at this point) represent 1% of Ford’s global fleet. If you hold a BEV at a constant range of 100 miles, over time the cost of the battery pack comes down, she noted, and begins to converge to equal the replacement cost of the powerpack of a plug-in. Meeting the transportation need.

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AUGUST 6, 2009

The 8 kWh battery pack for the new 2011 Buick PHEV crossover vehicle is prepared for testing at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. In early testing, the plug-in hybrid is capable of electric-only propulsion for more than 10 miles at low speeds. Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for GM) Click to enlarge. V-6 flex-fuel engine.

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

NRC projections of number of PHEVs in the US light-duty fleet. Costs of light-duty plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are high—largely due to their lithium-ion batteries—and unlikely to drastically decrease in the near future, according to a new report from the National Research Council (NRC). Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 1, 2009

North American distribution for the battery electric Transit Connect van is targeted to begin in late 2010. Ford also plans to deploy JCS packs in its production PHEVs starting in 2012. Utilizing Force Drive with lithium-ion battery packs, the Transit Connect BEV has a targeted range of 80 miles minimum on a full charge.

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JULY 16, 2009

One of SDG&E’s converted PHEVs. billion a year at today’s average gasoline price of $3 per gallon when compared to 15 cents per kilowatt-hour of electricity for 14,400 miles driven annually. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Hal Snyder, vice president of customer solutions for SDG&E. Earlier post.).

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In the OPT scenario, estimated well-to-wheels GHG emissions from full-size BEVs with 100-mile range are 62 gCO 2 -e mi –1 in 2050, while those from full-size ICEVs are 121 gCO 2 -e mi –1. In the OPT scenario BEVs gain a LDV market share of about 15%—all from 100-mile range EVs (BEV100) by 2030. million tonnes in 2030 and to 0.3

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AUGUST 5, 2011

The paper finds that, at 2010 purchase and operating costs, a PHEV-40 (plug-in hybrid with a 40-mile equivalent electric range) is $5,377 more expensive than an internal combustion engine or ICE, while a BEV (battery electric vehicle) is $4,819 more expensive.

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OCTOBER 31, 2012

2010) [ earlier post ] and pose a mixed-integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) formulation to determine the best configuration of vehicles in the design space in order to compare the best design of each conventional vehicle (CV), HEV, PHEV, and BEV model under acceleration performance constraints that ensure vehicles are comparable.

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DECEMBER 11, 2015

In addition to using an innovative transmission concept based on a FEV patent, the PHEV also uses an FEV-developed battery pack. The pack offers a capacity of 10 kWh and yields an all-electric range of about 50 kilometers (30 miles). FEV has been operating its own electric vehicle fleet since 2010.

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MARCH 4, 2011

The Range_e development 4WD diesel PHEV. kW/h lithium-ion battery that can be recharged from an external 240V power source, Range_e can be driven on electric power alone for more than 20 miles. Improved fuel efficiency from the hybrid system makes 690 miles possible on a full tank of fuel. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

By 2030, the TCO premium for plug-in vehicles has decreased to £2,400 (US$3,825) for a PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) and £3,000 (US$4,782) for the pure EV (electric vehicle). In 2010, this cost differential is closer to £20,000 ($32,000) for the pure EV, excluding current incentives and OEM discounts. mile) electric range.

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JULY 8, 2009

This contract will enable Quantum to manage production validation of the Q-Drive plug-in hybrid system and ready it for volume production in 2010. The lithium-ion battery pack and electric traction motor drive system allow the KARMA to drive 50 miles all electrically and achieve excellent fuel economy in hybrid mode. Earlier post.).

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