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Efficient Drivetrains, Shannxi Automotive reveal PHEV Class 8 cement mixer truck

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In partnership with Shannxi Automotive, the world’s tenth largest medium- and heavy-duty truck manufacturer, EDI is introducing a plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) cement mixer truck. The initial vehicle is currently in final stages of integration and testing, and will be completed for field deployment in Q4 of 2017.

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Lux: plug-in vehicle battery market to hit $10B in 2020; 6 carmakers = 90% of demand; VW to show most growth

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Consumers will soon be able to purchase electric vehicles with 200 miles of range for less than $40,000, almost half the price of the long range EVs available today. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) will do well in unit sales, accounting for 740,000 of 1.5 BYD will lose PHEV lead in 2019. million plug-in vehicles.

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Toyota changes tune on EVs, announces new battery tech

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Over the past years, the company has reiterated its support for hybrid solutions and shunned the idea of a shift to all-electric vehicles, a sentiment that’s been expressed by several Toyota executives across the globe. Such innovations are also expected to cut the costs for the company’s electric vehicles.

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Efficient Drivetrains introduces EDI PowerDrive 8000 series for Class 8 trucks

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The new powertrain line—the EDI PowerDrive 8000—will be available in the first half of 2018 in both all electric and plug-in hybrid form factors (PHEV).

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Pike Research forecasts automotive Li-ion battery prices to drop by more than 1/3 by 2017

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The market for [automotive] Li-ion batteries will be driven primarily by plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs), which require much larger battery packs than hybrids. of Li-ion chemistries are available today, none of them can claim to be the ideal solution. Although a number.

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Envia Systems Awarded $4M ARPA-E Grant and $1M California Energy Commission Grant for Advanced Li-ion Storage for Vehicles

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Paired with the Si-C composite anode, a battery with more than 400 Wh/kg—about triple that of existing EV batteries—and long cycle life can be produced, according to the company. This product was jointly developed by a team from Argonne and Envia Systems.

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What Is Bidirectional Charging? Understanding the Benefits for Both Drivers and Businesses

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Vehicle to load (V2L) : This is probably the most common type of bidirectional charging available today. You can set up your vehicle to charge during off-peak hours or when renewable sources are available — when utility companies charge less for energy — then use that energy to power your home during the day.