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13 Japanese automakers and energy companies join forces to support rollout of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in 2015

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A coalition of 13 major Japanese automakers and energy companies—including Toyota, Honda and Nissan—are joining together to expand the introduction of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) in 2015 and develop the hydrogen supply network throughout Japan.

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Toshiba to supply inverters for Fords HEVs and PHEVs from 2012

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The Ford Motor Company has selected Toshiba Corporation to supply automotive inverters for hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). 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.

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Germany to expand nationwide network of hydrogen filling stations from 15 to 50 by 2015

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As part of the National Innovation Programme for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NIP), Germany’s federal government and industrial sector are investing more than €40 million (US$51 million) to expand the country’s network of hydrogen filling stations. —Prof.

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Can your electric car be charged during the holiday travel rush that just passed?

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When traveling on holidays, the supply of charging piles in the expressway service area is in short supply, which can be described as “charging for 1 hour and queuing for 4 hours” Today, with the vigorous development of new energy vehicles, the construction of charging infrastructure is also gradually accelerating.

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H2 Mobility initiative agrees on $474M plan for hydrogen refueling network in Germany; 400 stations by 2023

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This would ensure a need-related supply for fuel cell powered electric vehicles to be introduced into the market in the next years, the partners said. This means that an H 2 supply suitable for everyday use will be created not only for densely populated areas and main traffic arteries, but also for rural areas.

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BAIC BJEV opens Silicon Valley EV research center, planning another for Europe

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In the first half of 2015, China surpassed the United States to become the largest market for alternative energy vehicles. BJEV has seen sales volume climb to 6,223 units through June of 2015—representing a 23.1% market share amongst China’s pure EV players. BJEV ranks sixth globally in terms of pure EV sales.

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Exploring the adoption of EVs in the US, Europe and China; charging scenarios and infrastructure

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Accelerating the pace of EV market growth requires a coordinated evolution in both sectors, the report argues, from the power plant to the charging station to the vehicle. Within the US, it examines California, Massachusetts, and Michigan—states covering a range of differences in electric power generation and power market structures.

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