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Toshiba to supply inverters for Fords HEVs and PHEVs from 2012

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Ford plans to start mass production of new models of both kinds of vehicle in 2012. Toshiba already has a June 2010 contract with Ford under which it will supply high-performance drive motors for HEV and PHEV from 2012, from its facility in Houston, Texas. The automotive inverters will be supplied to Ford with the motors as a set.

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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China’s State Council has published a plan to develop the domestic energy-saving and new energy vehicle industry, which includes battery-electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. Developing the industrial system. L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.

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Mitsubishi Motors and the Thai Government to start joint study for fleet testing of i-MiEV; MMC adding third plant in Thailand for global small car production

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Meanwhile, the Thai government will move forward with its Electric Vehicle Project, creating an integrated organization with related ministries and government agencies under the direction of the Ministry of Industry (MOI). It will produce the “global small” 1.0-1.2L

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Toyota to launch two new plug-in hybrid models in China; Corolla and Levin

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Levin Hybrid (left) and Corolla Hybrid (right) introduced at the 16th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in 2015. in 2012 and 2013, respectively. Click to enlarge. Later, the establishment of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (China) Co., and Sinogy Toyota Automotive Energy System Co.,

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DLR and Wuppertal publish comprehensive global analysis of e-mobility technologies, outlook and lifecycle assessments

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However, from 2012, the study found an annual decline in newly introduced vehicles. At the moment, the automobile industry in Japan and the United States is pioneering the development of marketable vehicle models; they also produce the highest-selling models on the market. Click to enlarge.

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New high-temperature ceramic capacitor could reduce cooling needs in power electronics for hybrids and EVs

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Hybrid and electric vehicles rely on high efficiency power conversion and management, with automotive power electronics representing an emerging £40-billion (US$61-billion) global market, NPL noted. Industrial electronics need to be able to perform in the harsh environments in which they operate. Resources. McMillen, A. Douglas, T.

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Thomson Reuters analysis finds automotive new propulsion technology patent activities surge 6-fold in 5 years

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An analysis of the global automobile industry’s recent patent activity by the Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters has found a massive commitment from carmakers and their suppliers to new propulsion technology. miles per gallon – and the industry is working diligently to comply. Click to enlarge.