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JANUARY 4, 2012

XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept. At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. In February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

The Fit EV concept. Honda Motor Co. President and CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled the Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. When the Fit EV production model is introduced, it will be powered by a lithium-ion battery and coaxial electric motor.

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DECEMBER 3, 2013

Second-generation Air Free Concept from Bridgestone. Bridgestone Corporation unveiled its second-generation “Air Free Concept (Non-Pneumatic) Tire” at the Tokyo Motor Showin November. For the first generation airless concept tire, the test vehicle had a weight of 100 kg (220 lbs) and maximum speed of 6 km/h (3.7

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MAY 28, 2014

The DELIVER (Design of Electric LIght Vans for Environment-impact Reduction) project started in November 2011 with the goal of reducing the environmental impact in urban areas by 40%, along with delivering optimized ergonomics and loading space at affordable costs. Maximum motor speed is 13,600 rpm. Electric (Battery) Motors'

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JANUARY 9, 2010

The new SR1 hybrid concept indicates the Marque’s style direction. Peugeot said that it is also designing a vehicle which will embody all of the spirit of the BB1 concept car: 2.5m, 4 seats and 100% electric. The e-HDi system will be widely introduced across the Marque’s models from the end of 2011. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Lite concept. Lite concept at the LA Auto Show. The new concept, based on Volkswagen’s New Small Family (the Up! models), incorporates a variation on the two-cylinder TDI hybrid powertrain from the L1 concept unveiled earlier this year at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Volkswagen’s Up! Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Concept electric vehicle at the Frankfurt Motor Show. is based on modules of the New Small Family ( earlier post ) anticipated in the year 2011, but at 3.19 is based on modules of the New Small Family ( earlier post ) anticipated in the year 2011, but at 3.19 seconds; acceleration from 0 to 50 km/h (31 mph) takes 3.5

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APRIL 19, 2011

The BMW ActiveE ( earlier post ) will be available for lease in the metropolitan markets of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, New York and Boston as well as the state of Connecticut beginning in Fall 2011 for $499 per month for 24 months with a down payment $2,250. Top speed is electronically limited at around 90 mph.

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MARCH 1, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), and Hino Motors, Ltd. At the 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011, Hino displayed an EV truck concept vehicle with an ultra-low bed based on this idea and subsequently continued development, completing a practical-use prototype vehicle. Maximum speed is 60 km/h (37 mph).

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

On the heels of the recently-signed EV cooperation agreement between Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroën ( earlier post ), Peugeot will introduce the “iOn” EV—based on the Mitsubishi i-MiEV ( earlier post )—at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor show. Click to enlarge. With four doors and four seats, a length of 3.48

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JULY 7, 2010

The first EC-funded European Lighthouse Project (LHP) for hydrogen fuel cell cars will launch in Oslo, Norway in 2011 with 17 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and a large scale hydrogen refuelling station by H2 Logic. liter gasoline car due to its 100 kW/136 hp electric motor, which develops torque of 290 Nm (214 lb-ft). Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 23, 2009

South Korea-based electric vehicle maker CT&T outlined the company’s expansion efforts during a press briefing at the Tokyo Motor Show and announced $400-million, 38,000-units in sales and distribution agreements. kW motor and offers either a 72V, 165Ah lead-acid battery (base option) or a 72V, 140Ah (approx. Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Honda Motor Co., Equipped with a Li-ion battery, the Micro Commuter Prototype Vehicle has a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph), a maximum range of approximately 60 km (37 miles), and output of 15 kW. Micro Commuter Prototype Click to enlarge. unveiled the Micro Commuter Prototype, a micro-sized short distance EV commuter.

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

The battery-electric Fit EV concept vehicle debuted at last year’s LA show and the production model appears this year. Driving range can be maximized by use of a 3-mode electric drive system, adapted from the 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 12, 2012

With its 55 kW electric motor (from EM-motive, Daimler’s JV with Bosch, earlier post ), the smart fortwo electric drive accelerates from 0 - 60 km/h (0-37 mph) in 4.8 seconds, with a maximum speed of 125 km/h (78 mph). In 2011 more than 103,000 vehicles rolled off the production line. To date more than 1.3

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MARCH 5, 2010

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. TFSI with the electric motor. The motor housing is furnished with cooling ducts.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011

BMW will stage the world premiere of the BMW ActiveE at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. The company had unveiled the Concept ActiveE at the North American International Auto Show in 2010. Top speed is electronically limited to 90 mph (145 km/h). Earlier post.). a “gliding” mode.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

This third conforming aircraft, to be used mainly for mechanical systems flight testing, is scheduled to be completed in early 2011. The 266,000 ft 2 HondaJet production facility is scheduled for completion in early 2011, with the final phase of interior build-out now underway. a wholly owned subsidiary of Honda Motor Company, Ltd.,

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MAY 29, 2010

The three major elements of the third-generation Zytek EV powertrain are the inverter and powertrain related electronics (top), the transmission (middle) and the air-cooled motor (right). 27 electric city car concept. Top speed for the vehicle is 105 km/h (65 mph), with acceleration from 0-100 km/h of less than 15 seconds.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2011

To advance the symbiosis between electromobility and lightweight construction, engineers from the Fraunhofer Institute Germany are developing manufacturing concepts that have the goal of gradually replace individual components in the vehicle with more lightweight ones—but without affecting stability of the safety of the passenger.

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

Audi’s redesigned executive-class A6 will offer a choice of four- and six-cylinder powerplants at launch in early 2011: two gasoline engines and three TDI units. Key data (with multitronic): 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 7.7 seconds; top speed 240 km/h (149 mph); consumption in the EU cycle 7.4 The new A6 hybrid.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The Velozzi Supercar will be powered by a 770 hp (574 kW) AC-induction electric motor charged by an on-board Capstone C65 microturbine. The supercar is designed to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just three seconds and reach a top speed of over 200 mph, according to Velozzi. In mid-2009, Israeli startup ETV Motors Ltd.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

This is possible up to a speed of 130 km/h (80 mph), but in compliance with current traffic regulations regarding speed limits and such things as prohibited passing zones. The system incorporates technologies for controlling and pinpointing the location of a motor vehicle and analyzing the vehicle environment for added safety.

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MAY 13, 2011

Respectively, each one is suitable for a very different type of drive concept: for electric cars, fuel-cell vehicles and CNG vehicles. We ourselves are taking the initiative and are complementing electric mobility with an equally eco-friendly concept for long distances. Ground is scheduled to be broken in Werlte, Germany in July 2011.

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OCTOBER 23, 2009

Powertrain of the Mercedes-Benz Concept BlueZERO E-CELL, introduced in January 2009 in Detroit. The first vehicles of the successor generation to the current A- and B-Class will roll off the assembly lines in Rastatt from the end of 2011. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 3, 2011

kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack from its China-based partner NVT Battery and features a range of about 133 km (84 miles) without use of air conditioning and with a top speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) and consumption of 665 Wh/km. The motor is being developed with a US design company, and being produced by US-based Orchid International.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Mercedes-Benz has given its B-Class range—more than 350,000 of which have been sold worldwide since market launch in late 2011—a major facelift including exterior and interior enhancements along with redefined design and equipment lines. The revamped models will be making their way to dealerships from 29 November 2014.

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JUNE 2, 2011

First seen in the Ford Start concept car that debuted at Beijing in 2010, the engine more recently made its European debut in the Ford B-MAX at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. liter EcoBoost engine will be released in September at the Frankfurt Motor Show in Germany. More technical and application details for the new 1.0-liter

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JANUARY 6, 2015

In a world premiere, Mercedes-Benz unveiled the self-driving fuel cell hybrid electric F 015 Luxury in Motion concept at the CES. research vehicle from 2011 ( earlier post ), and combines on-board generation of electricity with an exceptionally powerful and compact high-voltage battery. The drive system in the 2011 F 125!,

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JULY 19, 2011

It also is standard on 2011-12 S60 sedans and 2012 model S80 sedans and XC70 wagons. It uses an infrared laser sensor built into the windshield to monitor the area in front of the SUV when traveling at speeds of about 2 to 19 mph. It’s not designed to work at speeds faster than 19 mph.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

At the IAA, Volkswagen is demonstrating how this family could develop in upcoming years through 6 concept cars: the eco-up! concept based on the Beetle; up! At the IAA in 2011, Volkswagen is presenting a near-production study of this zero-emissions car. azzura sailing team for marinas; cross up! for zero emissions driving.

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JUNE 17, 2013

E-Thrust is a “series hybrid” electrical distributed propulsion system concept using one gas power unit providing the electrical power for six fans for lower fuel consumption, fewer emissions and less noise. EADS is also cooperating with Rolls-Royce on a future distributed propulsion system concept (DEAP) for full-size passenger aircraft.

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MARCH 1, 2010

In late 2010/early 2011 a Q5 hybrid will reach the market, the first new production Audi with a combination of gasoline engine and electric motor. In Geneva, Audi is debuting an A8 hybrid concept car, with CO 2 emissions of 144 g/km (232 g/mile). Audi is displaying the A8 hybrid as an engineering study at the Geneva Motor Show.

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APRIL 12, 2024

kW electric motor powered by electricity from its hydrogen fuel cell (fed by up to 4.3 A fairly conventional look Through a chemical process, the fuel cell uses hydrogen and oxygen to create electricity to power the motor and charge the lithium-ion battery. seconds in 0-60 mph runs. kg of hydrogen).

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FEBRUARY 28, 2012

The permanent magnet synchronous motor in the five-seat A3 e-tron, which is based on the production A3, supplies a continuous output of 60 kW (82 hp) and a peak output of 85 kW (114 hp). It powers the car from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 11.2 seconds and on up to a top speed of 145 km/h (90 mph). Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 10, 2010

Peugeot’s EX1 concept car (earlier post), developed by PSA to demonstrate how dynamic and desirable electric vehicles can be ( earlier post ), uses a current production single-pinion electric power steering (EPS) system from Nexteer Automotive. 2011 Ford F-150. The motor only. Click to enlarge. the pickup truck market.

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JULY 21, 2013

Hyundai Motor, as a supplier to the LHNE project, will join the existing consortium of companies with expertise in hydrogen transport infrastructure and operation, working to establish the UK’s first hydrogen transport network covering London and south east England. seconds, a 100 mph top speed and a range of 369 miles (594 km).

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