Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2015

Audi is introducing two new models with plug-in hybrid drive systems to the market in China in 2016, both of which are having their world premier at Auto Shanghai 2015: the Audi Q7 e-tron 2.0 TFSI quattro, the company is combining a TFSI plug‑in hybrid with quattro drive for the first time. TFSI quattro and the Audi A6 L e tron.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Concept GC-PHEV. Mitsubishi staged the North American debut of its Concept GC-PHEV (“Grand Cruiser”)—a next-generation full-size crossover plug-in hybrid. The Concept GC-PHEV features a supercharged 3.0-liter The Concept GC-PHEV features a supercharged 3.0-liter Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

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. kWh lithium-ion battery pack. kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

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.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2011

Combined government targets (line) and EV/PHEV production/sales (bars) reported by OEM. Announced EV and/or PHEV production plans from the majors add up to 0.9 million units by 2015 and about 1.4 million in 2015 and 7 million in 2020. million in 2015 and 7 million in 2020. Source: IEA. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2014

The objective of the projects is to develop cells that provide more than 200 Wh/kg energy density, along with long cycle life and excellent abuse tolerance to enable 40-mile-range plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and electric vehicles (EVs). The projects end in 2015. Argonne National Laboratory. TIAX is the sole organization in a $2.2-million

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2017

The industry indicator reflects cumulative national vehicle production (passenger cars, light commercial vehicles) for the period 2015-2019, taking account of BEVs and PHEVs; as well as cumulative national battery cell production (kWh) for the period 2015-2019. million electric vehicles throughout the period 2015-2019 in total.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

At the Frankfurt Motor Show next week, Mercedes-Benz will display publicly for the first time the pre-production version of the Mercedes-Benz GLC F‑CELL fuel cell plug-in hybrid. The GLC F-CELL features a ~9 kWh lithium-ion battery pack combined with a new fuel cell stack. Earlier post.). Simulation, test rigs, road testing.

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Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2015

Volkswagen is unveiling the Sport Coupé Concept GTE plug-in hybrid at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show, ushering in a new and progressive Volkswagen brand design language. The GTE designation indicates a plug-in hybrid drive system ( earlier post ). Evolution and revolution come together in the Sport Coupé Concept GTE.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2010

Bosch anticipates that electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will take almost a 3% share of the global new car market in 2020. SB LiMotive Targets for 2015. In addition, there are the roughly 650 associates in the SB LiMotive joint venture, who are further developing lithium-ion battery technology for use in the automobile.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2009

Under the leadership of BASF Future Business GmbH, eighteen partners from industry and science have formed the cross-sector consortium “HE-Lion” to develop and bring to market safer, more affordable high-energy lithium-ion batteries over the next four to six years for use in plug-in hybrid automobiles and electric-vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2010

million loan with Fisker Automotive for the development and production of two lines of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). When full production is reached in 2015, Fisker estimates annual sales at up to 115,000 vehicles. 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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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2014

A plug-in hybrid drivetrain will be on offer, also, making Passat Volkswagen’s third model with a PHEV option. A plug-in hybrid model will also be offered, with potential to travel 31 miles (50 km) powered by a 9.9 Plug-in hybrid. The new Passat is the third plug-in hybrid from Volkswagen, after the XL1 and Golf GTE.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

By 2027, Roskill forecasts that EV sales (including BEVs, plug-in hybrid EVs, fuel cell EVs and low speed EVs) will account for nearly 30% of the total. Non-plug-in hybrids, 48V mild hybrids and 12V micro hybrids are expected to account for further sales. Demand for primary nickel in this market is anticipated to increase by 2.5%

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

The 170-page report also finds that while the combined global EV and plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) market share is expected to grow to about 1.5% Although NiMH is still the dominant battery in the high-voltage hybrid market, Li-ion technology started to take market share around 2009 and is expected to continually increase its share with time.

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Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Projected 2015 battery demand and supply in major regions ( in units “EV equivalents”, high penetration scenario). The critical size will be approximately €600 million in revenues in 2015.” million vehicles by 2015. million vehicles by 2015. Source: Roland Berger. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 28, 2015

million in the 2015 Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Phase I Release 2 Awards. High Loading Lithium-Ion Electrode Architecture for Low Cost Electric Vehicle Batteries Ballast Energy, Inc. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 162 projects to receive about $26.6

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2009

In 2011, the largest dollar volume for Li-ion automotive applications could come from the mini EV and EREV segment. Dividing that forecast in to application segments—micro-, mild-, full-, and plug-in hybrids; mini-electric (e.g., By 2015, he suggests, full hybrids (e.g., PHEVs and EREVs require $7/gallon.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2010

Recent market reports have predicted that the global market for large format lithium-ion batteries—such as those used in plug-in vehicle applications—will see a substantial overcapacity in the coming years, with some predicting an excess of more than 100% in 2015. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Li-ion 2020 Market Stimulus 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 18, 2013

Projected rates of fuel consumption improvement under different scenarios relative to past experience and the 2016 and 2025 CAFE standards. Source: NRC. Click to enlarge. Chapin, principal of MPR Associates, and chair of the committee that wrote the report. Such a transition will be costly and require several decades. —Douglas M. Source: NRC.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Earlier post.)

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Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 24, 2021

First was the short-lived, 2014-2016, very cool looking ELR plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Then in 2017 along came the CT6 PHEV , an electrified version of Cadillac’s full-size, flagship sedan, but 2019 saw the end of this car. So what has changed in the past few years to send Cadillac on the road to an electric future?

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2009

billion in federal funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) in support of the development of advanced electric drive vehicles (EDVs) including plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV), electric vehicles (EV), and fuel cell vehicles (FCV). Advanced Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Facilities.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As one example cited, the company has increased its use of high-strength steel and other lightweight materials to reduce vehicle weight, and thus improve fuel economy, while still meeting standards for vehicle safety. Earlier post.). —Chrysler S-1. In addition, Chrysler continues to look into vehicle applications for thermal management.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 6, 2016

To enhance fundamental vehicle performance in terms of running, turning and stopping, it initiated a comprehensive review centered on vehicle platforms and is now, since the release of the fourth-generation Prius in 2015, expanding the use of new platforms throughout its product lineup. mph) and approximately 20% better fuel economy.

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My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

Recent developments in lithium ion batteries, and the consequential range improvements of EVs has significantly dampened enthusiasm for hydrogen fuel cells. Recent developments in lithium ion batteries, and the consequential range improvements of EVs has significantly dampened enthusiasm for hydrogen fuel cells.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2015

Volkswagen has launched its second plug-in hybrid based on a high-volume production model: the Passat GTE, available either as a sedan or Variant (wagon)—the first plug-in hybrid from Volkswagen to be sold as either. By 2022, PHEV sales are predicted to climb to almost 3.3 Volkswagen brand major plug-in hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2015

Hyundai Motor is showcasing a range of innovative fuel efficiency and connectivity technologies at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, among them a 48V Hybrid concept and a plug-in hybrid vehicle concept, both based on the all new Tucson platform. The 48V Hybrid combines a 2.0-liter Tucson 48V Hybrid at Geneva. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Audi presented a range of its ongoing work on electromobility and efficiency—from fuels and systems to full vehicles—under the “Future Performance Days 2015” banner. TDI quattro plug-in hybrid. The lithium-ion battery comprises 168 prismatic cells and is liquid-cooled. Audi Q7 e-tron 3.0 litre V6 TDI engine.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2014

and e-Golf) with other plug-in models following, the event marks a very large and public stake in the ground, in terms of defining the current and future importance of e-mobility for Volkswagen. earlier post ) and a pre-production prototype of the plug-in hybrid electric Golf GTE ( earlier post ). The e-Golf. Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

JULY 18, 2024

Central to this green energy transitional journey is lithium-ion (Li- ion) and other existing battery chemistries that will power the battery-led transportation ecosystem.At For plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), average nickel use was up 11% year-over-year to 6.5 kilograms per vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2010

Until recently, the program had primarily focused on developing technologies that would allow US automakers to make production and marketing decisions by 2015 on hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles. The transition to hydrogen as a major transportation fuel utilized in fuel cell vehicles. Earlier post.)

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

An SUV for the Polestar Brand Polestar has released three models in America, beginning with their last gasoline-propelled car, the sublime limited production 2021 Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid coupe. Volvo brought them in-house in 2015 when Polestar badging appeared on Volvos designating performance. torque 0-60: 4.5 kW onboard charger.

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Electric Vehicles India

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The average cost of the lithium-ion battery packs for large orders has fallen from about $600 a kilowatt-hour in 2015 to $150 a kilowatt-hour in 2020 according to the report of the ReportLinker. Read further to know more about the Electric bus market and trends. . through 2026. through 2026.

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