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JANUARY 15, 2014

BYD has officially launched its Qin plug-in hybrid in China; the performance-based hybrid car is intended to target key world markets. European availability of a similar but probably renamed model is planned for early 2015. The Qin can be recharged at any normal household socket. Hybrids Plug-ins' Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 27, 2014

gasoline engine as well as the hybrid drive system. Production of Pathfinder’s hybrid engine variant will make the St. Petersburg plant Russia’s first to produce a hybrid. The plant currently builds the Teana, Murano and X-Trail, and Qashqai will be added in 2015. For the hybrid version, Pathfinder’s standard 3.5-liter

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid with overhead conductive charging station and pantograph extended. As previously announced ( earlier post ), Volvo Buses will officially launch the new plug-in 7900 Electric Hybrid bus at the International IAA Commercial Vehicles show in September. Recharging takes approximately 6 minutes at end stations.

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MARCH 4, 2014

Kia’s 48V mild hybrid system uses a lead-carbon battery. Kia revealed a new mild hybrid powertrain as well as its new 7-speed DCT at the Geneva Motor Show. The mild hybrid powertrain will be available on new diesel and gasoline production cars from Kia in the near future. Hybrids Transmissions' Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 19, 2014

California-based US Hybrid Corporation has been awarded a contract by the Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies (HCATT) for the design, integration and delivery of its H 2 Ride Fuel Cell Plug-In Shuttle Bus for operation by the County of Hawaii Mass Transit Agency’s (MTA) HELE-ON Big Island bus service. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 1, 2016

Porsche unveiled the new Panamera 4 E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid ( earlier post )—the fourth model in the Panamera line—at the Paris Motor Show. l/100 km (94 mpg US) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) for plug-in hybrid models, with up to 50 km (31 miles) all-electric range. Panamera S E-Hybrid (2013).

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APRIL 3, 2014

The MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain serves both the A3 e-tron and the Golf GTE. The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., Example of an MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Trail’ster e-AWD concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. Further defining the near future perspective of Soul as a capable and efficient all-wheel-driver runner, the Trail’ster arrives as a “Through-the-Road” hybrid—i.e., liter gasoline Soul.

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JULY 9, 2012

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. Under the plan, by 2015 average passenger car fuel consumption is targeted to drop to 6.9 L/100km (40 mpg US) or less.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Volkswagen unveiled the Golf Sportwagen HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid research vehicle demonstrator yesterday at the Los Angeles Auto Show ( earlier post ). Bottom: On recharge, energy will flow from the fuel cell through the tri-port converter to the battery. Passat HyMotion in LA. Click to enlarge. The drivetrain and MQB.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Schaeffler is now applying 48V hybridization to an Audi TT. When braking, the electric machines act as a generator and recharge the lithium-ion battery. The drive for the “Schaeffler System 48 V” is based around an electrified rear axle which complements the front-wheel drive internal combustion engine.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

million by 2015 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28% (2010-2015), according to the report. China alone will experience a CAGR of 76% to reach 554,114 unit sales of all electrified vehicles by 2015, and will represent 53% of total regional sales. billion in 2015. By 2015, Bae expects that a total of 2.6

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011

A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized. BEVs vs. PHEVS.

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MAY 3, 2010

The Nikkei reports that Sanyo Electric plans to launch mass production of lithium ion batteries for plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles by fiscal 2012 as part of a ¥200-billion investment (US$2.126 billion) over the next three years in rechargeable batteries and solar cells.

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JANUARY 29, 2015

SiC PCU under the hood of the Camry hybrid test vehicle. Toyota will begin the on-road testing of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors in Japan this year, using a Camry hybrid prototype and a fuel cell bus. Controls and controllers Fuel Cells Hybrids Power Electronics' Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 24, 2019

The capital raised will be used to commercialize and to automate the process of mass production of rechargeable Lithium-Sulfur cells/modules, using state of the art digital manufacturing machinery for worldwide distribution to manufacturers of vehicles. onboard components, new materials, new services, new flying platforms).

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JULY 13, 2015

Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (IFW Dresden) have prepared new curly manganese oxide (MnO x ) nanomembranes for use as cathode materials for rechargeable Li-air systems. A paper on their work is published in the Journal of Power Sources. 2015.07.018. 5b00056.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2016

This follows on the successful pilot testing of a similar 40t electric truck in Munich that began in 2015. The truck carries different vehicle components for the battery-electric BMW i3 and the plug-in hybrid BMW i8. The electric truck is recharged exclusively with electricity from renewable sources. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 18, 2012

Global automotive Li-Ion battery production capacity is outstripping demand five-to-one as automakers refocus on hybrids and away from full electric vehicles, according to Dr. Menahem Anderman’s recently released xEV Industry Insider Report. Roland Berger’s projections of xEV sales through 2015. Source: Roland Berger. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 9, 2010

The new SR1 hybrid concept indicates the Marque’s style direction. Peugeot launched a comprehensive new Marque plan, with the objectives of moving up three places in the world car market by 2015 (it is currently in 10 th place); establishing Peugeot as a benchmark for style; and becoming the leader in mobility services. Micro-hybrids.

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OCTOBER 2, 2009

Jean-Louis Borloo, France’s Minister for Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and the Sea, presented a national 14-point plan designed to accelerate the development and subsequent commercialization of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in France. Compulsory charge points in parking for office buildings by 2015. billion (US$2.2

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MAY 8, 2017

Umicore will invest €300 million (US$328 million) between 2017 and 2019 to further increase its production of NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) cathode materials for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. NMC is a preferred cathode material technology for rechargeable batteries used in vehicle electrification and global demand is increasing fast.

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JUNE 5, 2015

Cycling performance of the hybrid Li− air batteries with (top) ordered Pd 3 Fe/C air electrode and (bottom) conventional Pt/C air electrode. However, the cycle life of such hybrid systems is limited. The UT team compared the catalytic performances of ordered Pd 3 Fe/C and conventional Pt/C in a rechargeable hybrid Li−air battery.

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APRIL 15, 2015

Volvo Cars will introduce the production version of the S60L T6 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid sedan at the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show; the plug-in sedan first made its appearance as a concept car at the Beijing auto show in 2014. Current Volvo Twin Engine plug-in hybrid models. Recharging time varies with amperage.

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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. Valence Technology, Inc.

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APRIL 15, 2015

Cadillac has greatly enhanced the performance of its ELR extended range electric vehicle (plug-in hybrid) ( earlier post ) for the 2016 model year, and is also cutting the MSRP by $9,005, bringing the starting price down to $58,495 net after the $7,500 US federal tax credit (MSRP = $65,995). Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins'

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AUGUST 4, 2014

The partners will launch the new battery in the spring of 2015. One of MSP’s specialities is designing and manufacturing battery packs and hybrid power and propulsion systems for the marine industry. MSP Technologies was founded in 2013 by Simon Patterson, an experienced hybrid and electric marine drive train designer.

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DECEMBER 18, 2014

Following the consultation the Commission is expected to release its opinion in the first half of 2015. This means lead-based batteries are essential in virtually all conventional ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles, hybrid vehicles (mild, micro and Plug-in-HEV, PHEV) and full electric vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2016

To meet earlier demand for batteries for the Model S, in 2014, SMM ramped up production of lithium nickel oxide from 300 tons per month to 850 tons; that subsequently expanded in 2015 to the current 1,850 tons per month. SMM is the only refiner of E-nickel and cobalt in Japan. SMM’s nickel hydroxide has a large share of the market.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

BMW is using the upcoming IAA in Frankfurt to showcase four production BMW brand plug-in hybrid models from different vehicle segments—one newly announced. BMW eDrive is the new drive system technology used in all the electrically powered vehicles from BMW i and the plug-in hybrid models from BMW. BMW brand plug-in hybrids.

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AUGUST 23, 2016

With an upgraded range of up to 400 km (249 miles), most Chinese consumers, who generally drive 50 to 80 km per day, will only need to recharge their DENZA 400 once per week. DENZA sold nearly 3,000 units in its first year in 2015. kWh to 62 kWh while maintaining the original size.

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AUGUST 15, 2013

Manufacturer of the world’s first plug-in diesel hybrid, Volvo, is to team with British Gas to ensure that buyers of its new V60 D6 AWD hybrid have home recharging facilities. Until March 2015, customers who buy the new sportswagon plug-in model will be eligible for a free car charging package f[.]. Hybrid cars Volvo'

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Mitsubishi Chemical will increase its production capacity of anode materials for rechargable lithium-ion batteries to 7,000 tons annually by next May from its current output level of 3,000 tons. The company said it is responding to growing demand for lithium ion batteries for electric and hybrid vehicles.

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JULY 5, 2011

Announcements from major manufacturers in terms of future production plans for electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (EVs and PHEVs) are far below sales targets set by countries, according to a newly updated Electric Vehicle Roadmap report from the International Energy Agency. million units by 2015 and about 1.4

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APRIL 22, 2016

The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Long Electric Range (PHEVLER - pronounced “fevler”) is a new category emerging in the electric vehicle marketplace. which produces hybrid and electric drivetrains for small, medium and large vehicles. Slow Level 1 charging [ 11 ] should be used to recharge PHEVLER batteries whenever possible.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Ballard’s partners are BAE Systems, a system integrator and major supplier of hybrid drive components, and ElDorado National, a key North American bus OEM. million in funding from the FTA to purchase and deploy 5 hydrogen electric hybrid fuel cell buses. Earlier post.). SunLine Transit Agency will receive $9.8 Earlier post.)

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JULY 16, 2015

New work by a team at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Canada has found that more than one-third of Canadian buyers want a plug-in vehicle (PEV), with the majority of those (89—93%) wanting a plug-in hybrid rather than a pure electric vehicle. Two-thirds of Mainstream respondents already have Level 1 recharge access at home.

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