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GE researchers, in partnership with Ford Motor Company and the University of Michigan, are developing a smart, miniaturized sensing system that has the potential to significantly extend the life of automotive traction batteries over the conventional battery systems used in electric vehicles today. Earlier post.)

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By far the largest and the most consequential change in the input assumptions between the 2016 study and this current update is in battery costs for BEVs. The past 5-10 years have seen dramatic reductions in the cost of EV batteries while, similarly, battery cost projections have also changed significantly over the past 5 years.

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JUNE 14, 2011

Components of the flex-fuel PHEV minivan. The 25 Chrysler minivans will join a fleet of 140 Ram 1500 PHEV pickup trucks ( earlier post ) that are being deployed to 12 partners including local municipalities, state governments, universities and energy companies across the United States. Click to enlarge. Electrovaya Inc.

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APRIL 26, 2012

Components of the flex-fuel PHEV minivan. Other deployments are in Arizona, North Carolina and Michigan. kWh lithium-ion battery supplied by Electrovaya. With this completion of the demonstration fleet’s deployment, the second, data-collection phase of Chrysler Group LLC’s plug-in hybrid minivan project now begins. l/100 km).

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DECEMBER 10, 2014

Total US sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs)—battery electric and plug-in hybrid electric—have increased in recent years, but still represent only about 0.7% These incentives are in addition to a federal (nationwide) tax credit, which ranges from $2,500 to $7,500 depending on battery capacity and gross vehicle weight.

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JANUARY 3, 2017

Ford detailed seven of the 13 new global electrified vehicles it plans to introduce in the next five years, including hybrid versions of the iconic F-150 pickup and Mustang in the US, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom van in Europe and a fully electric SUV with an expected range of at least 300 miles (483 km) for customers globally.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

an Ann Arbor-based developer of next-generation lithium-ion batteries, announced the combined investment of $4.2M The companies also plan to work together to speed commercialization of Sakti3 battery cells. Tags: Batteries. Sakti3, Inc., by General Motors Ventures ($3.2 Earlier post.) Ann Marie Sastry, CEO of Sakti3.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

As part of the FY 2012 Phase I Release 3 SBIR/STTR Award program, the US Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Michigan-based XG Sciences, a manufacturer of graphene nanoplatelets ( earlier post ), a contract to develop low-cost, high-energy Si/graphene anodes for Li-ion batteries for use in extended range electric vehicle applications.

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MARCH 3, 2009

Electric charging station for PHEVs and EVs. The electric charging station is believed to be the first in Michigan, and will also be used to develop and validate PHEV charging systems. The battery emulation system can provide up to 900 volts (current production hybrids use approximately 300 volts).

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JANUARY 6, 2010

LG Chem has entered a four-year supply deal to provide lithium ion batteries to Eaton Corp. its US unit based in Troy, Michigan, in anticipation of increasing batteries supply to Eaton, the company said in a statement. LG Chem is also supplying Li-ion batteries to GM, Hyundai, Kia and CT&T.

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AUGUST 28, 2019

In fact, for the midsized cars considered in our analysis, model results suggest that aluminum lightweight vehicles with a combustion engine would have similar emissions to hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) in about 25% of the counties in the US and lower than battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in 20% of counties. —Wu et al.

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AUGUST 2, 2013

A pair of researchers at the University of Michigan have used “big data” mining techniques to evaluate the impact of adopting plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in the Beijing taxi fleet on life cycle greenhouse gas emissions based on the characterized individual travel patterns. In particular, consumer travel patterns (i.e., —Cai and Xu.

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JUNE 29, 2016

the factory gate—before delivery to the consumer) emissions assessment for a mass-produced battery in a commercial battery electric vehicle (BEV)—the lithium-ion battery pack used in the Ford Focus BEV. metric tonnes of CO 2 -eq (140 kg CO 2 -eq per kWh or 11 kg CO 2 -eq per kg of battery). —Kim et al.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

billion in funding for Michigan firms, the majority of which—$12.4 million is designated for energy research and development ($75 million), with a heavy emphasis on lithium-ion battery technology; and advanced automotive systems development ($24.5 50 million for domestic lithium ion battery production. Carl Levin, D-Mich.,

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AUGUST 7, 2009

Fleet penetration of PHEV by 2020 in different scenarios. Annual sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in the US could reach 2% – 3% with fleet penetration of around 1% by 2015, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Source: Sullivan et al.

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

Chrysler Group LLC has awarded Chris (Chunting) Mi, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, $3.1 million for his proposed, “Ram Pickup Truck PHEV Development and Demonstration Project.”. We have also worked with Chrysler on their recent PHEV development. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 26, 2018

eMobility is poised to capitalize on a global vehicle electrification market projected to grow to 15 million pure battery-electric vehicles and another 30 million hybrids, from mild to plug-in, by 2030. eMobility was formed by combining products, expertise and global manufacturing capabilities from Eaton’s Electrical and Vehicle businesses.

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MAY 26, 2009

Chrysler LLC has submitted three proposals representing a request for $224 million in funding to two US Department of Energy (DOE) initiatives: the Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative and the Transportation Electrification Initiative. The Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative.

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AUGUST 6, 2009

The 8 kWh battery pack for the new 2011 Buick PHEV crossover vehicle is prepared for testing at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. Tom Stephens, GM vice chairman of product development, made the announcement during the Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Michigan. V-6 flex-fuel engine.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Michigan Technological University. Using look-ahead information on traffic and road grade, the team will optimize the powertrain operation by managing combustion engine output, electric motor output and battery state of charge in this hybrid application. The University of Michigan. 1,400,000.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

Third, they want to explore opportunities for the State of Michigan to establish leadership and benefit the state’s economy and industry. battery capacity and cost), political, and workforce-related. Tags: Connected vehicles Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Smart charging Smart Grid. infrastructure and standards); technical (e.g.,

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JULY 13, 2011

The funding will support the modernization of existing facilities in Dearborn, Michigan, in addition to the design, manufacture, and construction of new facilities to produce the next generation of automotive advanced high strength steel (AHSS).

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JUNE 9, 2016

The C2G analysis spans a full portfolio of midsize light-duty vehicles (LDVs), including conventional internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs); flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs); hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs); plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs); battery electric vehicles (BEVs); and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

A Bloomfield, Michigan startup is developing light- and medium-duty series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain systems—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. ALTe already has Gen 1 proof-of-concept systems running in a Crown Vic taxi equipped with a 20 kWh Li-ion battery pack. Source: ALTe.

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APRIL 13, 2009

A123Systems has raised $69 million from GE and other investors to accelerate the expansion of its US lithium-ion battery manufacturing and smart grid capabilities. The capital will help support the expansion of A123’s facilities in Hopkinton, MA, and Novi, MI, as well as build planned new factories in Michigan. Earlier post.)

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Through the Advanced Vehicle Power Technology Alliance between the Energy Department and the Department of the Army, the Army is contributing an additional $3 million in co-funding to support projects focused on lightweighting and propulsion materials, batteries, fuels, and lubricants. University of Michigan. Advanced batteries.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

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. This allows it to run in electric mode before using the gasoline engine.

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APRIL 6, 2009

Chrysler LLC and A123Systems have signed an agreement stating that A123Systems will supply Nanophosphate lithium-ion prismatic cells, and jointly developed battery modules and packs, for Chrysler’s first-generation ENVI Range-extended Electric Vehicles and battery-only Electric Vehicles. A123Systems has applied for $1.84

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JULY 3, 2015

Electrified vehicles (meaning all of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or battery electric technologies) could largely replace conventional gasoline vehicles, under favorable conditions (e.g., consumer attitudes, fuel prices, battery technology advancement, vehicle costs and subsidies). They based their low electrification scenario (0.3%

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FEBRUARY 4, 2009

The 17 designs range from systems using on-board hydrogen fuel cells to full battery-electric vehicles. All of the designs use lithium-ion battery technology. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). Student engineers participating in EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge unveiled their vehicle architectures at the Washington Auto Show.

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APRIL 21, 2009

One of the hurdles in the race to develop automotive Li-ion battery systems for high volume hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicle programs is improving the technology’s durability. Ford’s advanced battery researchers will present recent findings at SAE International’s 2009 World Congress April 20-23.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

(CPI) shortly after GM selected CPI and its parent LG Chem as the provider for the Li-ion batteries for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) Chevy Volt. (GM Dr. Patil has an undergraduate degree from IIT, Bombay (India) and a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Source: DOE, ALBAA 2008.

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Full disclosure: Alfa Romeo invited me to a drive event in Lake Orion, Michigan, where I was offered a delicious-looking Italian lunch that I declined. Unlike its domestic sibling, the Dodge Hornet , Alfa’s Tonale only comes as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and it will try to lean on the electric motor whenever possible if left to its own devices.

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AUGUST 5, 2009

President Obama announced 48 new advanced battery and electric drive projects that will receive $2.4 The announcement marks the single largest investment in advanced battery technology for hybrid and electric-drive vehicles ever made. Companies and universities in Michigan are receiving more than $1 billion of the grants.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2016

The REEV or PHEV also may present opportunities for more novel power sources such as turbines (Wrightspeed), fuel cell stacks (Nissan) or aluminum-air batteries (Phinergy and Arconic), speakers suggested. If PHEVs are going to play a big role, what is the fuel source for that? How efficient will it be? Not the only one.

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OCTOBER 23, 2009

As one of the speakers put it to the attendees, the bulk of which came from Southeast Michigan, plug-in vehicles will a major career path for most of the people in the room. Topics covered the expected gamut of policy (especially carbon policy), infrastructure, batteries and consumers. Assistant Professor, Michigan State University.

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JUNE 1, 2009

In-trouble car manufacturer Chrysler LLC has put forward three proposals as a request for $224million in funding under two US Department of Energy initiatives - the electric drive vehicle battery and component manufacturing initiative and the transportation electrification initiative. The total investment under the proposals is $448million.

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