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Pike Research forecasts global hybrid medium- and heavy-duty truck sales to surpass 100,000 vehicles annually by 2017; about 2.1% of total MD/HD sales

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MD/HD HEV Truck Sales as percentage of ICE trucks, World Markets: 2011 and, 2017. million by 2017. million by 2017. between 2011 and 2017 to reach 100,746 trucks, or about 2.1% between 2011 and 2017 to reach 100,746 trucks, or about 2.1% Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge. The global truck market is about 3.7

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Lexus LS 500h performance luxury hybrid makes its world premiere at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show; Multi Stage Hybrid System

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The model follows on the world premiere of the twin-turbo gas V6-powered LS 500 at the 2017 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January. It is 20% smaller than the nickel-metal hydride unit featured in the current Lexus LS 600h, yet has a higher power density. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Tier 1 HELLA evaluating PowerGenix NiZn batteries for 48V mild hybrid vehicles

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We believe our evaluation will open up a lower cost product to our OEM customers interested in reaching the fuel economy gains offered by 48-volt mild hybrid systems. The market for micro hybrid and mild hybrid vehicles is on track to grow nearly eightfold to 39 million vehicles in 2017, driving a $6.9-billion Marc Nalbach of HELLA.

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New Lexus LC 500h with Multi Stage Hybrid System

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The LC is a new flagship 2+2 performance coupe for Lexus’ global model range, and will go on sale in the US in Spring 2017. Twenty percent smaller than the nickel-metal hydride unit featured in the Lexus LS, it fits neatly between the rear seats and the luggage compartment and has a higher power density, with its 84 cells producing 310.8

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid

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The undetectable and seamless transitions have the Crown Hybrid fuel economy rated at 42 mpg city/41 highway/41 combined, and the more powerful Hybrid Max at 29 city/32 highway/30 combined. More on the Toyota crossover line-up: Road Test: 2017 Toyota 4Runner. Story by John Faulkner. Photos by John Faulkner and Toyota. [

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max AWD Platinum

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Fuel Economy Toyota’s hybrid systems automatically switch between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Fuel Economy Toyota’s hybrid systems automatically switch between the electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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For example, fuel economy statistics and a graphic display of the electric range is shown on the navigation map. Market launch is scheduled to begin in 2017. The company hopes to launch AWC in 2017. It had a 110 kW electric motor, and a nickel-metal hydride battery served as a buffer.

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