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JUNE 23, 2017

The vehicle features a 150 kW electric axle drive system for dynamic acceleration. The entire propulsion system, including the integrated power electronics, is housed in an innovative, space-saving modular ZF rear axle system called mSTARS (modular Semi-Trailing Arm Rear Suspension).

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JANUARY 17, 2022

The deal builds momentum in the market for the world’s first 100%, battery-powered locomotive and supports the Australia-based natural resource company’s plan to decarbonize its rail network. The FLXdrive battery-electric locomotive represents the future of sustainable rail operations. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018

The UK automotive industry warned that the current anti-diesel agenda combined with the ongoing slow take-up of electric vehicles could mean industry misses its next round of CO 2 targets in 2021, with negative consequences for the UK’s own climate change goals. For pure battery-powered vehicles, take-up is even lower (0.5%).

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AUGUST 3, 2012

Vision Industries Corp., a developer of zero emission electric/hydrogen hybrid powered vehicles and turnkey hydrogen fueling systems ( earlier post ) has engaged investment bankers Viant Green Capital LLC and Viant Capital LLC to serve as its strategic and financial advisor.

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JUNE 30, 2022

Cummins and Komatsu, a global provider of equipment and services for the construction and mining industries, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of zero-emissions haulage equipment. Working with Cummins is complementary to Komatsu’s development of the power agnostic truck.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 24, 2024

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 25 Jan 2024, 09:35 AM Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda said electric vehicles will reach a maximum market share of 30% globally. Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda said electric vehicles will reach a maximum market share of 30% globally. “Engines will surely remain,” Toyoda reportedly stated.

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

The two companies previously announced an agreement in which Proterra supplies its industry-leading battery systems to support Komatsu in electrifying its first medium-sized hydraulic excavators. A Komatsu underground drill with Proterra batteries. Earlier post.).

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MAY 28, 2014

The study, which provides a joint industry analysis of how different types of batteries are used in different automotive applications, concludes that lead-based batteries will by necessity remain the most wide-spread energy storage system in automotive applications for the foreseeable future.

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JULY 20, 2018

Over the last two decades, fully electric cars have had, let’s say, a slow start. In 1997, the Toyota Prius was released as the world’s first mass-produced hybrid. And while hybrid technology has taken off, drivers have been hesitant to accept fully battery-powered tech for a variety of reasons, including a lack of charging stations.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Vision Industries Corp. entered into a Joint Development Agreement with Balqon Corporation to build its zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell /electric hybrid terminal tractor, the Zero-TT. As currently spec’d , the Zero-TT is equipped with a 225 hp (peak) electric motor, 26.5 kW fuel cell stack, and Li-ion battery pack.

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JULY 9, 2012

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. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report. 2012 Chinese Auto Industry Development Report.

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MAY 28, 2015

Ford Motor Company is offering competitors access to its electrified vehicle technology patents in a move to help accelerate industry-wide research and development of electrified vehicles. As an industry, we need to collaborate while we continue to challenge each other. —Kevin Layden, director, Ford Electrification Programs.

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JUNE 19, 2014

California-based US Hybrid Corporation has been awarded a contract by the Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies (HCATT) for the design, integration and delivery of its H 2 Ride Fuel Cell Plug-In Shuttle Bus for operation by the County of Hawaii Mass Transit Agency’s (MTA) HELE-ON Big Island bus service. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

million in federal funding to 8 projects to advance the commercialization of American-made fuel cell buses for the transit industry. Battery Dominant Fuel Cell Hybrid Bus Develops and demonstrates a battery-dominant fuel cell bus based on a commercial hybrid platform, and smaller, less expensive fuel cells.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

BYD sold 98% of its hybrid cars at home last year, and eight of the 10 top-selling plug-in hybrid cars in China, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. No cases of battery leakages from BYD cars have been reported by the automaker or Chinese regulators to the public.

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JULY 1, 2022

The company’s latest EV First Responder Training program will focus primarily on personnel in fire services, providing instruction and sharing of best practices on how to most effectively support emergency situations involving electric vehicles, such as the Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV, GMC HUMMER EV Pickup and Cadillac LYRIQ.

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JUNE 21, 2015

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, will launch an Impreza Sport Hybrid on 10 July through Subaru dealerships in Japan. The new Impreza Sport Hybrid is the second hybrid from Subaru, following on from the Subaru XV Hybrid launched in 2013. The hybrid is powered by a 2.0-liter

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

XRE-20 battery-electric yard tractor. Balqon Corporation, a developer of electric drive system technology for commercial vehicles ( earlier post ), has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with Polar Power Inc. to develop a series plug-in hybrid system for Balqon’s line of heavy-duty electric trucks and buses.

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JUNE 14, 2018

The next generation of four-cylinder engines will be optimized for operation in combination with electric motors and will be used in the drive train of hybrid systems. The economic direct-injection, in combination with hybrid technology, will consolidate the strong position of Groupe PSA in lowering CO 2 emissions.

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DECEMBER 20, 2017

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply two Wärtsilä HY 2 hybrid power modules for a new escort tug being built for the Swedish port of Luleå located on the Gulf of Bothnia in the northern end of the Baltic Sea. It will be capable of operating on battery power when in transit. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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JULY 18, 2012

a supplier of brake and control systems to the global commercial vehicle industry, has launched a new generation of electric air brake compressors to be used in electric buses. An electric air compressor is a necessity for all electric buses with an air brake system. China-based SORL Auto Parts, Inc., Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) is developing a 48-volt version of its 12 volt electric supercharger based on its variable torque enhancement system known as VTES. At 48 volts, a VTES electric supercharger will transform 7kW of battery power into a highly boosted charge of air for downsized gasoline and diesel engines.

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JUNE 9, 2021

Gaussin will partner with Microvast for batteries for Gaussin’s next-generation skateboard road truck platform. Gaussin designs and assembles electric ( earlier post ) and fuel cell vehicles ( earlier post ) in transport and logistics industry.

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OCTOBER 3, 2022

More than half a million battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are on UK roads, statistics have revealed. BEV are the industry name for Electric cars. Hybrids and plug in hybrids, while electric are not 100% battery powered. The industry calls this a ‘significant milestone’.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The Cummins-led project was competitively selected under an industry solicitation issued in February to develop a fuel cell-powered hybrid truck that meets the needs of the emergency field in military and civilian markets. The first award for approximately $3.5

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JUNE 14, 2014

Iskes Towage & Salvage has taken delivery of the Bernardus , the first Damen ASD 2810 Hybrid tug. By combining diesel-direct, diesel-electric propulsion and battery power the vessel can achieve average fuel savings of up to 30% and up to 40% reduction of emissions. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge. Free sailing mode.

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MAY 28, 2015

Of these, 16 are vehicle-related, encompassing projects developing batteries, power electronics and improved combustion engine technology including on-board reformers, and two are specifically hydrogen fuel cell-related. US Hybrid Corporation. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 162 projects to receive about $26.6

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MAY 21, 2009

Toyota Industries will begin selling a diesel-electric hybrid forklift in December in Japan. The new hybrid forklift. The new Geneo-Hybrid forklift has maximum load capacity of 3,500 kg, and combines a 2.5-liter liter diesel with a NIMH battery pack and motor. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Its first customer, a well-known, globally operating supplier to the automotive industry, has ordered two different DC-link capacitors for applications in the 900V range, which are produced with the innovative NanoLam technology. Rheinmetall PolyCharge GmbH , a joint venture of Rheinmetall AG and PolyCharge America, Inc.,

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JANUARY 29, 2015

SiC PCU under the hood of the Camry hybrid test vehicle. Toyota will begin the on-road testing of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors in Japan this year, using a Camry hybrid prototype and a fuel cell bus. Controls and controllers Fuel Cells Hybrids Power Electronics' Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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JULY 22, 2021

Mercedes-Benz is going all-electric starting in 2025, with plans to launch three electric-only architectures that year and install over 200 Gigawatt hours of battery cell capacity across eight factories. However, any newly launched architectures will be electric-only starting in 2025, the company said. kWh battery.

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AUGUST 30, 2012

The California Energy Commission and industry partners will unveil two heavy-duty electric-powered vehicles at the 3 rd Annual PortTechEXPO in San Pedro on 6 September. According to Mike Simon, CEO of TransPower , the company that developed them, these trucks are among the most powerful electric vehicles ever built.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

Read more Toyota held the pole position in global passenger vehicle sales hart in 2023, while BYD grabbed the top spot in global electric car sales pushing Tesla to second position. While Toyota’s scepticism towards EVs is well known, its emphasis on hybrid and other greener and cleaner powertrain technology has been proven.

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AUGUST 24, 2010

Ford Motor Company and Portland General Electric will collaborate to help prepare the city of Portland and the Pacific Northwest for the operation of electric vehicles. PGE is partnering with state and local government, higher education, the automobile industry, and businesses to expand the electric vehicle infrastructure in Oregon.

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MARCH 30, 2023

The Landian E5 is a mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV with a starting price of RMB 139,900. Seres today officially unveiled the Landian (蓝电) brand and made its first model, the plug-in hybrid E5, available with technology from Huawei and BYD , according to an online launch event. Landian literally means blue electricity in Chinese.

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AUGUST 13, 2013

Drawing from a 2012 BMW patent application showing one embodiment of a proposed method to increase the efficiency of an electric motor. The 50 kg electric motor powering the BMW i3 generates a maximum output of 125 kW for a specific power (SP) of 2.5 Source: BMW patent application Nº 2012/0267977. Click to enlarge.

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