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JUNE 17, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has selected Toshiba Corporation’s SCiB battery ( earlier post ) to power two new models of electric vehicles (EV), the i-MiEV and MINICAB-MiEV. The SCiB also generates little heat while recharging, eliminating the need for power to cool the battery module. 20Ah SCiB cell. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 12, 2014

A joint research project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Education and Research, is investigating the development of ionic-fluid-enhanced electrically conductive lubricants to protect electric motors from the surface damage that can result from electrical discharges in the bearings (electrical discharge machining, or EDM).

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MARCH 7, 2017

Speaking at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, Honda Motor Europe’s President and COO, Katsushi Inoue outlined Honda’s commitment to an electric future in Europe, with a specific aim to have electrified powertrains in two-thirds of Honda cars sold in Europe by 2025. per cent compared to same period in 2015.

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JANUARY 10, 2018

Though generally mum on details, Porsche has been trickling out tidbits on its forthcoming MIssion E electric sedan since it first unveiled the concept at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. It had already revealed a claimed 200-mile recharge within 15 minutes, a starting price that'll place it below.

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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. —John D.

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Plug-in 2015 Plug Recharge 218

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

The Nikkei reports that Nissan Motor Co. The new system, which will reportedly offer almost double the capacity of Nissan/AESC’s current manganese spinel cell, is supposedly slated for deployment in electric vehicles in 2015. and a rechargeable capacity of up to 250 mAh g -1 over the same window.

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JULY 29, 2014

Cadillac will add wireless charging of smartphones in the 2015 model ATS sport sedan and coupe launching this fall, to the CTS sport sedan this fall and to the Escalade SUV at the end of 2014.Compatible Powermat enables the phone to simply sit on a rubberized pad while the battery is recharged by means of an electromagnetic field.

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JULY 9, 2012

The central government’s plan, posted on its website, is targeting the production of 500,000 plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles by 2015, with output to grow to 2 million units of those types by 2020. 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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JANUARY 11, 2013

From 2015 onward, it will serve the E39 route between Lavik and Oppedal, across the Sognefjord. The ship’s batteries will be recharged in the breaks between crossings, a procedure which only takes 10 minutes. Rather than a diesel engine, the ferry is equipped with electric motors to drive the ship’s two screws. Resources.

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MARCH 6, 2018

At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, Porsche presented the Mission E Cross Turismo, a concept study of an electrically-powered “Cross-Utility Vehicle.” The road-ready Mission E Cross Turismo is a continuation of the Mission E study that Porsche presented at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in 2015. Earlier post.)

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MAY 5, 2016

At the Beijing Motor Show, Dongfeng Citroën unveiled an electric version of the C-Elysée—its best-selling vehicle in China, with 90,000 sales in 2015. Full battery recharge takes 8 hours at a dedicated 16 A charging station (home station or public station such as Autolib) or 13 hours from a standard 10 A domestic power outlet.

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APRIL 6, 2014

ABB and Solar Impulse have formed a technology alliance under which ABB will support Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg in their attempt to fly around the world in a solar-powered airplane in 2015. The 12,000 solar cells built into the wing provide four 10 hp electric motors with renewable energy. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 11, 2015

The taxi is driven by two 50 kW (peak) electric motors, range-extended with a Euro-5 1-liter gasoline engine coupled with a generator to recharge the 12.2 The Metrocab has also been shortlisted for the London Transport Awards 2015, in the Taxi & Private Hire Innovator of the Year category. An on-board 3.3

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Frazer-Nash London Taxi Range 150

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AUGUST 27, 2014

Nissan launched its Pathfinder range in the Russian market at the Moscow Motor Show. The plant currently builds the Teana, Murano and X-Trail, and Qashqai will be added in 2015. liter gasoline engine and an electric motor paired with a compact Li-ion battery. Russia also is the only market in the world where Nissan Motor Co.

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Russia Nissan Market Hybrid 300

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JANUARY 15, 2014

European availability of a similar but probably renamed model is planned for early 2015. The Qin can be recharged at any normal household socket. The Qin also generates electric recharging power during deceleration—either by means of engine braking or via the foot brake—typically contributing 2.5 Engine type.

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BYD Plug-in Plug China 218

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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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AUGUST 4, 2014

The partners will launch the new battery in the spring of 2015. Integrating OXIS’ expertise in the development of the next generation of cell technology allows them to develop lithium sulfur rechargeable battery systems for the marine market. This development will be part of the Ghost Power Brand. Founded in 2005, OXIS Energy Ltd.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Trail’ster e-AWD concept at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. the two power sources (front gasoline engine and rear electric motor) meet “through the road,” as opposed to inside the transmission with a common mechanical driveline connection. liter gasoline Soul. liter gasoline Soul.

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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. The DENZA 400 is propelled by a 135 kW peak / 68 kW (rated) motor delivering 300 N·m (peak)/ 177 N·m (rated) torque.

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JANUARY 4, 2018

NFI Group), the largest transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, announced that its Anniston, Alabama facility has successfully completed its first full build of an Xcelsior CHARGE battery-electric heavy-duty transit bus. New Flyer of America Inc., the US subsidiary of New Flyer Industries Inc.

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Manufacturer All-Electric Alabama Charging 150

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JUNE 21, 2011

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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The company suggested the technology could be in its cars as soon as 2015. In addition the device’s battery is recharged wirelessly while in use. —Allan Rushforth, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Hyundai Motor Europe.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

The difference lies in a more powerful electric motor, increased energy storage and equipment for overhead conductive opportunity charging. Recharging takes approximately 6 minutes at end stations. Electric motor/generator (I-SAM). The diesel engine and electric motor then propel the vehicle together. Diesel engine.

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JANUARY 21, 2024

A hybrid vehicle is powered by at least one electric motor and a gasoline engine, and its system recovers energy through regenerative braking. Sometimes the electric motor does all of the work, other times the combustion engine does, and sometimes both work together. As a result, less fuel is burnt, and the fuel economy improves.

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AUGUST 27, 2015

In January 2015, Seeo was awarded a contract for technology assessment from the United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a collaborative organization of FCA US LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors. Lithium metal is an ideal anode material for rechargeable Li batteries. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

When braking, the electric machines act as a generator and recharge the lithium-ion battery. Under acceleration, the engine and electric motor work together, increasing the power in the system. Schaeffler is now applying 48V hybridization to an Audi TT.

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MARCH 4, 2014

Kia revealed a new mild hybrid powertrain as well as its new 7-speed DCT at the Geneva Motor Show. Developed by Kia’s European R&D centre, the new hybrid system employs a 48V lead-carbon battery, which powers a small electric motor to increase the engine’s power output and cut exhaust emissions. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Although the EX30 is gaining share for the Swedish marque, the recent poor performance of the EX40 and its plug-in hybrid version, the Volvo XC40 Recharge, has hampered overall figures. VW has appeared in the European EV top three almost every year since 2015, with the only exception being 2019. of the market. share, stable from June.

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OCTOBER 25, 2014

Superchargers let owners of the Model S electric saloon recharge their car to half of its mile range (which can be between 240-312 miles in total, depending on the battery spec) in around 20 minutes. Tesla Motors Editor Pick' Tesla has opened its first Supercharger location in Scotland at Edinburgh Airport. They have been[.].

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APRIL 29, 2014

50-state availability will be announced in 2015. Mercedes-Benz has collaborated with Telsa Motors to develop the electric B-Class. The new Mercedes-Benz EV features a Tesla drive system equipped with an electric motor generating 177 hp (132 kW) and a 28 kWh lithium-ion battery. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 3, 2014

V6 gasoline engine (EA 390) and six-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission with 40 kW electric motor as part of the DQ400E hybrid module in the engine compartment, rather than the 1.4-liter liter engine and 80 kW motor DQ400E in the A3 e-tron and Golf GTE plug-in hybrids. HEM80 motor. HEM80 electric motor.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The move follows an agreement between Nissan and five of Europe’s leading utility and EV infrastructure supply companies to speed up the provision of the latest quick chargers developed by Nissan Motor Co., The lithium-ion batteries in Nissan LEAF can be recharged from 0 to 80% capacity in 30 minutes using such a quick charger.

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JUNE 19, 2014

Onboard batteries are recharged by regenerative braking as well as grid charging. The new H 2 Ride Fuel Cell Plug-In Shuttle Bus is scheduled for deployment with Hawaii MTA in early 2015. The fuel cell and 28 kWh lithium-ion battery pack power the vehicle’s 200 kW powertrain, air conditioning, and auxiliary systems. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 29, 2015

Power semiconductors are found in power control units (PCUs), which are used to control motor drive power in hybrids and other vehicles with electric powertrains. PCUs play a crucial role in the use of electricity, supplying battery power to the motors during operation and recharging the battery using energy recovered during deceleration.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

The fuel cell and battery power an electric motor adapted from the e-Golf. The power electronics, which convert the direct current (DC) into three-phase alternating current (AC) which is used to drive the motor, are located in the center tunnel. Middle: At start, energy will only be flowing from the battery (top, blue) to the motor.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

TMC is continuing development of a sedan-type fuel-cell hybrid vehicle (FCHV), with sales aimed to start in around 2015 in Japan, theUS and Europe—markets in which hydrogen supply infrastructure is expected to develop. Launch in China is also being considered, with road trials planned for 2011. Fuel Cell Vehicles.

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