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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). Ford plans to start mass production of new models of both kinds of vehicle in 2012. billion) in fiscal year 2010 to ¥1.5 trillion (US$18.7 billion) in fiscal year 2020.

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China publishes plan to boost fuel-efficient and new energy vehicles and domestic auto industry; targeting 500K PHEVs and EVs in 2015, rising to 2M by 2020

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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. Energy-saving and new energy vehicles have become the development direction of the international automobile industry.

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Use of onboard chargers in EVs: Enhancing consumer experience | Autocar Professional

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Firstly, the convenience factor is paramount as it allows EV owners to recharge their vehicles at home or any location with access to an AC power outlet. Moreover, EVs offer accessibility by allowing users to plug into any standard outlet for charging. Dinesh Arjun is the CEO and Co-founder of Raptee Energy.

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Use of onboarding chargers in EVs: Enhancing consumer experience | Autocar Professional

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Firstly, the convenience factor is paramount as it allows EV owners to recharge their vehicles at home or any location with access to an AC power outlet. Moreover, EVs offer accessibility by allowing users to plug into any standard outlet for charging. Dinesh Arjun is the CEO and Co-founder of Raptee Energy.

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VW Chief Executive Says Company Will Introduce EVs Based on the Up! New Small Family in 2013; Cautions Against Electro-Hype

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Winterkorn noted that the industry is experiencing its worst crisis in decades, with a collapse in the global market of 18% in the first half of this year. Although Volkswagen sales were down 5.1% for the first half, in June unit sales rose 6%. And above all, we have attractive and environmentally friendly vehicles.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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A recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund indicates that electric vehicle sales volumes are growing at a rapid pace, signalling an epochal shift in the auto industry over the next decade. According to the research, worldwide and US electric vehicle sales increased by 40% and 4%, respectively over the year.

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Why are some EV chargers more expensive than others?

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Recently, the automobile industry has developed quickly. The automobile industry is investing in protecting the environment. It’s because a motor drives these vehicles, while the rechargeable batteries provide power to run the engine. Many users may opt to simply charge from a standard 3 pin plug socket.