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MAY 22, 2025

New luxury saloon has been super-sized and electrified to take on BMW i5 and Audi A6 e-tron READ MORE: Better late than never: 2025 Lexus RX450h+ plug-in hybrid SUV arrives in April to challenge BMW X5 and Volvo XC90 READ MORE: Hybrid hero! The new 2026 model-year RZ will arrive with more power, extra range and a yoke-style steering wheel.

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APRIL 27, 2025

It features a latest generation plug-in hybrid system with up to 280km of claimed range, albeit measured using the optimistic CLTC standard. The entry-level model gets a 44.85kWh battery powering two electric motors; the front makes 160kW and the rear 230kW. Theres also a more powerful model with a 53.38kWh battery and 187kW 2.0-litre

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MAY 12, 2025

Here we have the storied John Cooper Works badge on heavy, battery-powered Minis; a brand now owned by the Germans and its vehicles assembled in China. Chairs are heated JCW-specific chunky numbers, while the drivers is also power and massage. Its the patriotic purist in me. The spec is generous. 2025 JCW Mini Aceman.

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JULY 17, 2025

If you suffer from range anxiety, choose the rear-wheel-drive CLA 250+ that can cover the headline 761km before it needs plugging in. The CLA 350 4MATIC can still travel an impressive 730km before it needs its battery replenished. Both are limited to a top speed of 210km/h, while the small wagon can tow up to 1800kg (braked).

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MAY 10, 2025

Charging times vary for the two battery sizes. kWh Standard Range battery Level 2 10-100%: 5 – 6 hours 64.8 From the front charging port, devices and appliances can be plugged in using an available V2L adapter to utilize the Kona Electrics battery power when it is parked. Scooting 0-60 mph is about 7.2

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Hyundai Electrical Electric Light 58

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AUGUST 5, 2021

Universal Hydrogen, magniX, Plug Power and AeroTEC have established a Hydrogen Aviation Test and Service Center at Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington. Earlier post.).

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Washington Hydrogen Universal Plug 305

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JUNE 20, 2023

Rheinmetall now offers a new heat pump as a plug-and-play solution. It was developed specifically to enable precision climate control in the passenger compartment as well as intelligent conditioning of batteries in electric vehicles and drive components. This compact component comes completely preassembled and filled.

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Plug Climate Plug-in Volt 397

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MAY 1, 2018

Plug Power Inc. The Class-5 EGEN delivery van is built by Workhorse Group and charged by a Plug Power ProGen hydrogen fuel cell system (2 x 10 kW). The vehicle is based on a Workhorse chassis with 80 kWh battery packs and a TM4 traction motor (20 kW, 2100 N·m). and Workhorse Group, Inc. Source: DOE.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

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. Polar Power’s 26 kW diesel DC generator.

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JANUARY 2, 2014

Ford Motor Company announced the C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, a sun-powered hybrid vehicle that can deliver the efficiency of a plug-in hybrid without depending on the electric grid for recharging. Internal Ford data suggest the sun could power up to 75% of all trips made by an average driver in a solar hybrid vehicle.

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Solar Recharge Grid Plug-in 366

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APRIL 8, 2022

Mercedes-Benz xEV sales (plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles) rose 37% ub Q1 2022 to 67,800 units of which 21,900 (+210%) units were battery-electric vehicles (BEV). Driven by the EQA, EQS and the EQC, Mercedes-Benz was able to more than triple sales of battery electric EQ models to reach 21,900 (+210%) units.

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Mercedes Sale United Kingdom Battery 468

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APRIL 29, 2019

Plug Power Inc. and Charlatte America, a member of the Fayat Group, the leading manufacturer of battery powered electric airport ground support equipment (GSE) throughout Europe and the United States, have delivered fuel cell-powered electric cargo tuggers for use by FedEx at the Albany International Airport.

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International America Plug Fuel 207

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APRIL 1, 2019

Plug Power Inc. A McKinsey report further backs this, predicting that by 2050, hydrogen could power a global fleet of more than 400 million cars, 15 to 20 million trucks, and around 5 million buses, which constitute on average 20 to 25% of their respective transportation segments.

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Plug Fuel Power Powered 207

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MARCH 9, 2012

The new Outlander with be outfitted with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain during FY2012. Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) will launch a plug-in hybrid version of its new Outlander (introduced at the current Geneva Motor Show) during the course of FY2012 (1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013). Click to enlarge.

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Mitsubishi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 290

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APRIL 18, 2013

The Linamar Agilit-e unit contains the two motors, gears, power electronics, and cooling. Global automotive supplier Linamar Corporation has developed a fully-integrated, compact, modular and scalable twin-motor bolt-on rear axle unit to enable hybrid all-wheel drive applications: the Agilit-e Hybrid Power Unit. Click to enlarge.

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Hybrid Plug-in Cadillac Convert 275

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JANUARY 18, 2014

VTO is seeking projects that address the major challenges to developing and commercializing batteries for plug?in Recycling or refurbishment technology that can restore an end of life cell or battery or battery material to new or near new performance. Batteries Engines Fuels Lubricating Oils Materials Power Electronics'

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

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JULY 2, 2012

Plug-in vehicle (PEV) sales—comprising battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV)—in the US by 2015 will fall far short of the 1-million unit target set by the Obama Administration, according to a new report from Pike Research. bringing the total annual sales of battery-powered vehicles to some 3.4

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2015 Plug-in 2020 Plug 341

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DECEMBER 30, 2020

This was one of the biggest contracts for battery-powered buses in Europe and the largest one for the manufacturer in Germany so far. The vehicles feature batteries with a total nominal capacity of 300 kWh. They are charged using a plug-in system. Berlin now has a total of 123 electric Solaris buses in its fleet.

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Fleet Electrical Electric Europe 514

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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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Hawaii Plug-in Plug Hybrid 281

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JANUARY 4, 2012

XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept. At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. In February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year.

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Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Gasoline Volvo 268

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JUNE 20, 2013

Engine compartment of the CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid shows the transverse-mounted 3.0L V6; DSG is to the right, with the power electronics unit mounted above it. The DQ 400 E hybrid transmission is also being applied in the upcoming Audi A3 plug-in hybrid. MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain with the DQ400e transmission.

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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. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 162 projects to receive about $26.6 Earlier post.) 148,393.82.

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Li-ion Battery Powered Engine Lithium Ion 218

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OCTOBER 2, 2018

ŠKODA, a member of the Volkswagen Group, is unveiling the VISION RS plug-in hybrid concept at the Paris Motor Show. The ŠKODA VISION RS plug-in hybrid drive combines the 1.5-liter The plug-in hybrid drive for the ŠKODA VISION RS transfers its power through a six-speed DSG. The 13 kWh lithium-ion battery pack (9.9

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MAY 16, 2013

Porsche has introduced the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car, the first of six or more plug-in hybrids coming from the Volkswagen Group. Porsche had unveiled the concept version of the 918 Spyder Plug-in Hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010. Combined system power is 887 hp (661 kW). The 918 Spyder. Click to enlarge.

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 259

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JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. seconds), but it doesn’t feel as though it lacks for power or struggles at its higher speed range.

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 324

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Sion Power announced that its proprietary lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries played a critical role in the Airbus Defence and Space Zephyr 7 prototype High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) aircraft completing a southern hemisphere winter weather flight of more than 11 days duration controlled by satellite communications. Earlier post.).

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Lithium Sulfur Power Powered Battery 274

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JULY 25, 2012

DENSO Corporation has developed a vehicle-to-home (V2H) power supply system for electric vehicles (EV), which is designed to work in coordination with DENSO’s home energy management system (HEMS), which was introduced earlier this year. The new system was developed in line with the trend toward the standardization of V2H power supply systems.

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Supplies Electric Vehicles Power Powered 257

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JANUARY 31, 2022

The French Ministry of the Interior has taken delivery of the first 395 screen-printed PEUGEOT 3008 Plug-in Hybrids for the Gendarmerie Nationale. Battery power: 90 kW. Battery capacity: 13.2 The 395 vehicles have the following characteristics: PEUGEOT 3008 Hybrid 225 eAT8, Allure finish. WLTP electric range: up to 56 km.

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PHEV Plug-in Hybrid France 349

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DECEMBER 29, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency has rated the new Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) at up to 108 MPGe city, 92 MPGe highway and 100 MPGe combined (2.2, Fusion Energi is the Ford brand’s fifth electrified vehicle to launch in the past year—and its second plug-in hybrid after the C-MAX Energi. Earlier post.)

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Fusion Ford Plug-in Hybrid 307

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MARCH 19, 2020

It is an important model for Kia, particularly now that it also represents the first use of electrified power in our flagship SUV. The Sorento Hybrid is powered by a new Smartstream electrified powertrain, pairing a 1.6-liter kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack and 44.2 kW electric motor. The Sorento’s new four-cylinder 2.2-liter

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Kia Plug-in SUV Hybrid 332

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DECEMBER 26, 2020

One of those services is Toyota Green Charge, a joint project developed with Chubu Electric Power Miraiz Co., to offer a single point of contact for corporations seeking support when constructing optimal charging facilities or developing electricity plans for BEVs, such as CO 2 -free power. and TEPCO Energy Partner, Inc.

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Japan Toyota Electric Vehicles Batteries 505

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MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 312

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

The carrier opted for Solaris High Energy+ batteries that will be conventionally charged by plugging them in. In addition, the vehicles will feature thermal pre-conditioning to ensure optimal vehicle temperature during battery recharge. They offer ranges of up to a few hundred kilometers on a single charge.

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Electrical Electric Recharge 2014 435

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AUGUST 12, 2014

Power savings in plug-in vehicles versus total savings per car. Using wide bandgap (WBG) materials such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN)s for power electronics can improve efficiency and thereby reduce the high cost of battery packs, according to a new report from Lux Research. Source: Lux.

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Power Powered Future United Kingdom 218

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OCTOBER 23, 2018

To handle these large currents and the resulting extreme load changes, Continental developed a next-generation power electronics system for Jaguar Land Rover that is specifically adapted to the requirements of sporty, performance-oriented powertrains. It is these two electrical parameters that control the operation of the motor.

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Land Rover Power Powered DC 223

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DECEMBER 11, 2017

The new Panamera plug-in hybrid models were launched on the European market in June 2017. The Panamera plug-in hybrids (Panamera 4 E-Hybrid and Panamera 4 E-Hybrid Executive) have a purely electric range of up to 50 kilometers (31 miles). Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid. Earlier post.)

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Porsche Plug-in Hybrid Plug 244

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JUNE 9, 2020

Toyota has launched the new model RAV4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) through dealerships in Japan. With the E-Four electric 4WD system, the power produced by the newly developed plug-in hybrid system is fully distributed between all four wheels. The fifth generation RAV4 was released in April 2019.

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