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NOVEMBER 27, 2009

Taiwan-based Delta Group , the world’s largest provider of switching power supplies and DC brushless fans, as well as a major supplier of power management solutions, components, visual displays, industrial automation, networking products, and renewable energy solutions, is entering the electric powertrain market. Power Control Unit (PCU).

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JUNE 28, 2010

Tarascon’s view of the battery landscape for the next few decades. These predictions, he cautions, do not take into account “ complete out-of-the box solutions to electrochemically store electricity, but some of the concepts related to the latter are hopefully maturing in a few laboratories.”.

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Li-ion Batteries Battery Concept 210

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

The upcoming new Ford C-MAX PHEV and HEV models ( earlier post ), like the company’s next-generation hybrids, will use the company’s powersplit architecture with a high-efficiency Atkinson-cycle engine in combination with a high-voltage electric traction motor generator and a lithium-ion battery system. Tags: Brief.

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PHEV Ford Lithium Ion North America 186

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Subaru brought its gull-wing Hybrid Tourer Concept, first introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show last year ( earlier post ) to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit to highlight its announcement that it will develop a gas/electric hybrid system based on the boxer engine for launch in 2012. Tags: Brief.

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Detroit Concept Hybrid Gasoline-Electric 210

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JANUARY 14, 2010

A123 Systems has entered a battery supply agreement with Fisker Automotive to supply battery systems for the Fisker Karma Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). The Karma—an extended-range electric vehicle—is scheduled to be launched in late 2010. Tags: Batteries Hybrids Plug-ins.

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Fisker Karma Li-ion Supplies 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2010

The 2011 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas—a challenge for high school, university, and college students from across North and South America to design vehicles to go the farthest distance using the least amount of energy—has expanded its categories to include plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs). Tags: Brief.

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2011 America PHEV Malaysia 218

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JULY 9, 2010

Four different architectures of Li-air batteries, which all assume the use of lithium metal as the anode. IBM and its partners have launched a multi-year research initiative exploring rechargeable Li-air systems: The Battery 500 Project. The energy density of gasoline is approximately 13,000 Wh/kg. Click to enlarge.

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Li-ion Transportation Batteries Battery 239

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OCTOBER 7, 2009

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has designated the new Mercedes-Benz 2010 S400 Hybrid ( earlier post ) as eligible for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit as a Qualified Hybrid Motor Vehicle. The S 400 BlueHYBRID is the first series-production hybrid to be equipped with a Li-ion battery. Tags: Brief.

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Mercedes Hybrid Li-ion Tax Credit 199

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

liter Theta II gasoline engine is mated to a small electric motor and drives the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission without the traditional torque converter. The system’s configuration does not require a high-capacity electric motor and generator, saving weight and cost.

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Kia Hybrid Auto Gasoline-Electric 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2010

A study by Jonn Axsen and Ken Kurani from the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis, estimates electricity and gasoline use under three recharging scenarios. A study by Jonn Axsen and Ken Kurani from the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis, estimates electricity and gasoline use under three recharging scenarios.

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Plug-in Plug PHEV Electric Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2010

EMAS—“gold” in the Malay language—stands for Eco Mobility Advance Solution, and is a result of a collaboration between Proton, its subsidiary Lotus, and Italian design house, Italdesign Giugiaro (IDG). kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins. Click to enlarge.

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Concept Range Electric Vehicles Malaysia 231

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OCTOBER 20, 2009

and Sumitomo Corporation are planning to initiate a business venture to “Reuse, Resell, Refabricate and Recycle” (4R) lithium-ion batteries previously used in electric cars, giving them a second-life as energy-storage solutions in markets worldwide. Nissan Motor Co., Recycle : Implement end-of-life recycling to salvage raw materials.

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Nissan Lithium Ion Batteries Battery 150

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Opel has begun testing two development cars (mules) of the Ampera extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) ( earlier post ) at its Dudenhofen proving ground, keeping the four-seater on schedule for a late 2011 production date. The Ampera is based on the Voltec electric propulsion system applied in the Chevy Volt. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2010

Forty percent of consumers report they are likely to test drive an electric vehicle, according to a new study of online American adults from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). Consumers are open to considering an electric vehicle in the future, with 42% reporting they are likely to follow news reports about electric vehicles.

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Las Vegas Recharge Purchase Gasoline-Electric 244

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

President and CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled the Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. believe fuel cell electric vehicle such as the Honda FCX Clarity is the ultimate.full function electric vehicle. liter gasoline engine.

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Los Angeles Honda Plug-in Plug 273

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FEBRUARY 28, 2010

liter VVT-i gasoline, permanent magnet synchronous motor, electrically controlled continuously variable transmission (E-CVT) and NiMH battery pack. Lexus’s first premium compact model, designed and developed with the European market in mind, offers a selectable electric mode, as well as Eco, Normal and Sport driving modes.

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Lexus NiMH Gasoline-Electric MPH 170

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APRIL 30, 2010

The second round was focused specifically on three areas of technology representing new approaches for advanced microbial biofuels (electrofuels); much higher capacity and less expensive batteries for electric vehicles; and carbon capture. Electrofuels: Biofuels from Electricity. The grants will go to projects in 17 states.

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Carbon Batteries Battery Li-ion 249

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JULY 24, 2012

Ford is pricing the new C-MAX Energi—expected to offer 15 class-exclusive features, a 550-mile (885 km) total range and more than 20 miles (32 km) of electric-only range ( earlier post )—at $33,745. Ford’s other electrified vehicles include the Focus Electric; all-new Fusion Hybrid; and the Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid.

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Tax Credit Plug-in Tax Ford 268

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MARCH 26, 2010

The two automakers have reached a final agreement under which Toyota will supply the Toyota Hybrid System II, comprising a high-capacity battery, an electric motor, a generator and a power control unit. This system, designed for use with an engine of 2 liters or smaller, is ideal for small and midsize hybrids.

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Mazda Toyota Hybrid Prius 199

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JUNE 17, 2010

GM announced that the first buyers of the Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended-range capability will be eligible for one of 4,400 free home charging stations. To encourage consumer purchases of electric vehicles, federal grants and other funds have been awarded to install more than 15,000 home charge stations.

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Volt Chevrolet Charging Extended Range 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2010

27 electric city car concept. Gordon Murray Design has announced the specification and performance targets for the T.27 27 City Car, a pure electric drive vehicle designed to fully optimize packaging, weight and performance. Weight, including battery, is 680 kg (1,500 lbs). Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Zytek Li-ion Cars Electric 210

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JULY 19, 2010

Electric power-assisted steering, battery management, fast engine warm-up and aggressive deceleration fuel shutoff all combine to improve drive dynamics and save fuel. Tags: Engines. An aluminum hood is used, while a one-piece composite front bolster—the radiator support between engine and grille—is 65% lighter.

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2011 Ford SUV Engine 210

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JANUARY 20, 2010

AC Propulsion and AutoPort , an automotive conversion, restyling and processing company, will partner in engineering, development and conversion to provide an Electric Vehicle conversion prototype and report for the United States Postal Service. Battery Management System: manages and extends battery range and operating life.

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Conversion Delaware Gasoline-Electric Convert 199

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Bill Gibson Chairman, Zytek Automotive; Lord Drayson , Science and Innovation Minister; and Gordon Murray, Chief Executive and Technical Director, Gordon Murray Design. Consortium partners for the electric T.27 27 project are Gordon Murray Design as the lead organization and Zytek Automotive Limited. Click to enlarge.

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Zytek Manufacturer Cars Electric 225

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APRIL 22, 2010

GM’s Chevrolet unveiled the Volt MPV5 extended range electric vehicle concept at Auto China 2010. The five-passenger multi-purpose crossover concept demonstrates the potential of the Voltec propulsion system by utilizing the same extended range electric drive foundation as the Volt. When the battery is depleted, a 1.4-liter

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Volt Cadillac Chevrolet Plug-in 225

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MAY 3, 2010

At the ceremonial launching of Germany’s “National Electric Mobility Platform” (NEMP) in Berlin, Volkswagen presented the Golf blue-e-motion electric vehicle concept to German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel. The electricity for driving the electric motor is stored in a 26.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Concept Gas-Electric DC Lithium Ion 256

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OCTOBER 2, 2010

The MBtech Reporter concept plug-in hybrid pickup truck study recently introduced at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover featured a customized drive concept named “DualX E-Drive” The drive system combines a 70 kW electric motor with a turbocharged 1.2-liter Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins. As the Reporter is a.

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Plug-in Concept Plug Hybrid 218

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Coulomb Technologies and Aker Wade Power Technologies have agreed to deploy Level III networked fast charging stations for electric vehicles worldwide. The Level III charging stations will be capable of fully charging battery electric vehicles in less than one hour. This is the tipping point for electric vehicles.

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Electric Vehicles i-MiEV Charging Li-ion 186

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OCTOBER 27, 2009

UK-based Axon Automotive, a spin-off from Cranfield University, previewed a pre-production plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of its lightweight city car at the Milton Keynes Science Festival. The Axon gasoline-powered city car uses existing engine technology and carbon fibre material advances to offer 100 mpg UK (83.3

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Plug-in Plug Manufacturer Hybrid 218

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JANUARY 9, 2010

To achieve its goals, Peugeot is relying on a new products strategy that includes electric propulsion (the i0n i-MiEV-derived electric car) and E-Vivacity scooter from 2010; diesel hybrid in the 3008 from 2011 ( earlier post) ; e-HDi (microhybrid) from 2011 on the entire diesel range; and a plug-in diesel hybrid in 2012. Full Hybrid.

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Downsizing Plug-in Hybrid Concept 218

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APRIL 23, 2010

million loan with Fisker Automotive for the development and production of two lines of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). Initially, Fisker Automotive will use the proceeds of the loan for qualifying engineering integration costs as it works with primarily US suppliers to incorporate components into the Karma’s design.

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Fisker Karma PHEV Delaware 186

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

Bright Automotive launched eSolutions with a just-announced contract from the US Army TACOM to conduct a demonstration project on a low-cost plug-in hybrid electric solution for non-tactical military vehicles. The IDEA is a multi-purpose, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle aimed at commercial and government fleets. Bright Automotive, Inc.,

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Bright Automotive Hybrid IDEA Vehicles 186

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Key enablers are improvements and innovation in powertrains including gasoline direct injection, turbocharging, electric hybrids, plug-in hybrids, light-weight materials and design, and more. liter Theta II 4-cylinder gasoline engine mated to an electric motor-boosted 6-speed automatic transmission. Earlier post.)

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MPG Hyundai America Fuel Economy 223

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JUNE 12, 2009

House Bill 2180 , which passed overwhelmingly, Creates specific tax credit for purchasers of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and related equipment. Limits tax credits for gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles that are not designed for electric plug-in charging to vehicles purchased before January 1, 2010.

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Oregon Plug-in Tax Credit Plug 100

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DECEMBER 12, 2009

ALTe’a electric drive system, designed to replace a base V-8 internal combustion engine powertrain, improves fuel economy from 80% to 200%. The idea of converting existing vehicles that had very low fuel economy with Range Extended Electric Powertrains is an advanced idea especially considering the patents that come with it.

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Chrysler Extended Range Conversion Electric Vehicles 225

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

liter, 3-cylinder Range Extender engine with integrated electrical generator. In a series hybrid vehicle, the Range Extender engine is attached to an electricity generator and provides an efficient source of energy to power the electric motor directly or charge the vehicles battery. The Lotus 1.2-liter, Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

This DOE loan to Fisker will be used for the development and production of two models of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, including the Karma, a four-door sports sedan, and a line of family-oriented models being developed under Fisker’s Project Nina program. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins. Earlier post.).

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