Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 24, 2023

A Primer on Hybrid Battery Care This article may contain affiliate links. But the mass market was confused; these new cars had an additional battery to provide electricity to an electric motor. For the uninformed, the question was: Does the battery need to be plugged in to a hybrid car charger ? Here’s a brief overview.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2019

At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, BMW announced the market launch of a plug-in hybrid variant of the globally popular BMW X3. This makes it the first model of the brand to be offered with both a conventional combustion engine and a plug-in hybrid system—with the addition of a purely electrically powered version in 2020.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

BMW is adding two plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants to the new BMW 7 Series range, including the first BMW M model in the range. The drive systems fitted in the two plug-in hybrid models bring together a six-cylinder in-line engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and an electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic transmission.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 28, 2020

Audi is offering its successful full-size station wagon A6 Avant as a plug-in hybrid: The new A6 Avant 55 TFSI e quattro has a system output of 270 kW (367 PS) (combined fuel consumption 2.1–1.9 In electric-only mode, the plug-in hybrid can reach a speed of up to 135 km/h (83.9 The lithium-ion battery is thus recharged in around 2.5

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

With a 1% increase in sales and increasing battery pack size, all-electric vehicles (EVs) captured a record amount of total plug-in vehicle battery capacity sold in 2019, 17.4 PHEV sales decreased 32% from 2018 to 2019, about the same as the decrease in PHEV battery capacity.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2020

The new Ford Escape Plug-In Hybrid, with a fourth-generation technology system, offers a best-in-class EPA-estimated economy rating of 100 MPGe combined and an EPA-estimated 37 miles of all-electric driving range. The Escape Plug-In Hybrid starts under $35,000 MSRP. Escape Plug-In Hybrid’s liquid-cooled, 14.4

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2019

Benz Cars is introducing plug-in hybrids under the EQ Power label in the A- and B-Class. The company aims to extend its plug-in offering to more than 20 model variants by 2020. A lithium-ion high-voltage battery with a total capacity of approximately 15.6 l/100 km (156.7-167.9 l/100 km (146.9-167.9 kWh/100 km).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2019

Daimler AG has acquired a minority equity stake in US battery material specialist Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. Founded in 2011, Sila Nano is a developer of new battery materials which outperform existing lithium-ion technologies. The advancements Sila Nano have made in battery performance are very promising.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Volkswagen’s new Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake are available in Europe as plug-in hybrid models. If the new Volkswagens start their journey with a fully charged (from a socket) lithium-ion battery and a full tank of fuel, they can achieve high combined ranges of more than 900 kilometers, according to the company.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2019

With the market launch of the new BMW X5 xDrive45e ( earlier post ), the drive portfolio of the Sporty Activity Vehicle (SAV) is now being expanded to include a plug-hybrid system. An electric motor with an output of 83 kW/113 hp, a lithium-ion battery with a gross energy content increased to 24.0 It comprises a 3.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2020

The new-generation compact car benefits from gasoline (TSI); diesel (TDI); compressed natural gas (TGI); mild-hybrid (eTSI) and plug-in hybrid (eHybrid) units. Plug-in hybrids. The fourth-generation Leon also includes an advanced plug-in hybrid variant. SEAT presented at its Martorell facilities the all-new SEAT Leon compact.

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Green Car Congress

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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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2020

Volkswagen’s top-of-the-range model Touareg now also features a plug-in hybrid drive. The Touareg R is the third plug-in hybrid model in Volkswagen’s European product line, following the Golf and Passat. The power electronics convert the direct current of the battery into alternating current for the electric drive motor.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Audi has upgraded the battery capacity for the Q5, A6, and A7 Sportback PHEVs. The dimensions of the lithium-ion battery have not changed despite its increased energy content. As in all plug-in hybrid models from Audi, charging system compact is part of the standard equipment. The TFSI e models now come with 14.4

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

XL, a provider of connected vehicle electrification solutions for commercial, utility and municipal fleets, will unveil a plug-in hybrid electric version of the popular Ford F-250 pickup truck at the NTEA Work Truck show, 5-8 March in Indianapolis. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2019

BMW’s new 7 Series features a number of powertrain changes, including a plug-in hybrid drive system with a new design offering an increased electric range, enhanced performance and lower consumption. Plug-in hybrid system with in-line 6.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2021

A new report from IDTechEX forecasts the solid-state battery market will grow to $8 billion by 2031. Under most of the mass-production plans, the solid-state battery will likely take off after 2025, although small-scale production may happen even earlier, IDTechEX said. Major solid-state battery players globally.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Ford will begin commercial trials of the plug-in hybrid Transit Van in Cologne, Germany. This will extend to a third European city research into the use of plug-in hybrid electric vans that run solely on electric power for most city trips. Ford recognizes Cologne as a city of strategic importance regarding future mobility.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2010

which develops and manufactures lithium-ion batteries for automotive applications such as hybrid electric vehicles, have developed new lithium-ion batteries for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, a first for the Hitachi Group. will market these automotive lithium-ion batteries.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2023

This consortium is to address priorities critical for the next phase of wide scale EV commercialization including cost-positive recycling of battery components; use of earth abundant materials (i.e., Earlier post.) DOE will have substantial involvement in the cooperative agreement.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2022

Aston Martin will develop bespoke high-performance battery cell technology alongside Britishvolt. The collaboration, formalized in a Memorandum of Understanding, further supports the ultra-luxury manufacturer’s plans to launch its first battery-electric vehicle in 2025.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Toyota introduced its new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) RAV4 performance model with an estimated 302-horsepower, advanced all-wheel drive, sport-tuned suspension and exclusive design features. The RAV4 Prime’s passenger space isn’t compromised by the larger Lithium-Ion battery, as it is mounted under the floor.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The BMW X5 xDrive40e, introduced in 2015, was the first plug-in hybrid production car from the BMW core brand. BMW will introduce a new X5 plug-in hybrid, the BMW X5 xDrive45e iPerformance, in Europe in 2019, to be followed by a US model in 2020. Earlier post.) Current specs refer to European models only. It comprises a 3.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2014

Panasonic jumps to top of the plug-in vehicle battery leaderboard, overtaking NEC and LG Chem. Batteries for hybrids and plug-in vehicles are growing fast, more than tripling over the past three years to reach 1.4 GWh per quarter, according to the Automotive Battery Tracker from Lux Research. Source: Lux Research.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features.

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EV Central

MAY 6, 2024

The plug-in hybrid version of the 4×4 ute will rock up next year using the same PHEV 2.0-litre litre turbocharged four-cylinder blended with an electric motor and a 17.3kWh lithium-ion battery. litre turbocharged four-cylinder blended with an electric motor and a 17.3kWh lithium-ion battery.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2020

Local battery production is an important success factor for Mercedes-Benz AG’s electric offensive and the key element to meet the global demand for electrified vehicles flexibly and efficiently. The company is therefore investing more than €1 billion to establish a global battery production network. Source: Daimler.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2018

l/100 km (112 mpg US), combined CO 2 emissions 49 g/km) ( earlier post ), the C- and E-Class plug-in diesel hybrids will use third-generation hybrid technology. This is made possible in the third hybrid generation also by the new lithium-ion battery, which can store 13.5 Like the S 560 e (combined fuel consumption 2.1

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

GS Yuasa will shift its focus from hybrids to enter the market for electric-vehicle batteries as early as next year, according to a report from the Nikkei. The battery maker recently formed a department for the project, bringing in engineers from its hybrid and plug-in hybrid operations, according to the report.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

According to Argonne National Laboratory, most battery cells and battery packs in plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) sold in the United States from 2010 to 2021 were domestically produced. In terms of total energy capacity in gigawatt-hours (GWh), 57% of battery cells and 84% of battery packs were produced in the United States.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 5, 2023

TWh of batteries will be needed in 2030, compared to 3.9 million tonnes of lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE). But without large increases in the amount of lithium, these targets will be impossible to hit. With the amount of lithium production forecast by Benchmark for 2030, only 3.2 million EVs. TWh in the high case.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2022

With room for 5 or up to 7 passengers, the Peugeot e-Rifter is fitted with a 100 kW/136 hp electric motor and a 50 kWh lithium-ion battery allowing a range of 280 km (according to the WLTP cycle). Fuel cell hydrogen technology enables an electric vehicle to be charged in only 3 minutes at a hydrogen refueling station.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2017

Advanced powertrain technology features in two other new Kia models on show for the first time—Niro Plug-in Hybrid crossover and Optima Sportswagon Plug-in Hybrid. The Niro Plug-in Hybrid will go on sale across Europe during Q3 2017, pairing an economical 1.6-liter kWh high-capacity lithium-polymer battery pack.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2018

Mercedes-Benz is delivering the first new third-generation plug-in hybrids—labelled EQ Power—to customers now and over the coming months. kWh battery in the hybrid vehicles is paired with either a gasoline engine or, for the first time, a diesel engine. Mercedes-Benz E 300 de and E 300 e with Plug-In Hybrid technology.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2010

Sanyo Electric recently announced an agreement with Suzuki Motor to supply lithium-ion battery systems for the Swift Plug-in Hybrid. The plug-in is powered by a 55 kW, 180 N·m AC synchronous motor and a 2.66 kWh Li-ion battery pack. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2018

Hyundai has lowered the price and slightly increased the all-electric range of the refreshed 2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV). The starting price for the 2018 Sonata Hybrid Plug-In is $33,250, a $1,350 reduction from the 2017 model. The 2018 Sonata Plug-In Hybrid is available now at Hyundai dealerships.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Lithium-ion battery cell for plug-in hybrid vehicles (left) and. Panasonic Corporation will supply prismatic lithium-ion battery cells for Ford Motor Company’s Fusion Hybrid Electric and C-Max Hybrid Electric as well as the Ford Fusion Energi and C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids. Click to enlarge.

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