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Anderman: Li-ion capacity far outstripping demand as automakers focus more on hybrids, less on full EVs

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Global automotive Li-Ion battery production capacity is outstripping demand five-to-one as automakers refocus on hybrids and away from full electric vehicles, according to Dr. Menahem Anderman’s recently released xEV Industry Insider Report. Anderman projects a global EV/PHEV 2016 market at around 0.6% million in 2020; and.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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Hyundai began the US rollout of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) and its conventional hybrid sibling (HEV) with a series of media drives in California—one of the main markets for the PHEV, which offers some 24 miles (38.6 Sonata PHEV. km) of all electric range and a 9.8

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EcoCAR Teams Roll Out Architectures; Plug-in Li-ion Packs and Renewable Energy Common Attributes

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All of the designs use lithium-ion battery technology. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). The 17 designs range from systems using on-board hydrogen fuel cells to full battery-electric vehicles. While each of the 17 EcoCAR designs is unique, there are common attributes including: All of the vehicles have plug-in capability.

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DOE to Award Up to $2.4B for Advanced Batteries, Electric Drive Components, and Electric Drive Vehicle Demonstration/Deployment Projects

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billion in federal funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) in support of the development of advanced electric drive vehicles (EDVs) including plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV), electric vehicles (EV), and fuel cell vehicles (FCV). Advanced Lithium-ion Battery Recycling Facilities.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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In 289 miles driving through Southern California Clean Fleet Report achieved a combined 38.8 The Pacifica Hybrid has a regenerative braking system, which recharges the 16-kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion (li-ion) battery. The battery recharge and electric mile range are metered instantly by dash gauges.

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Campaign Begins

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Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) would combine today’s new gas-electric hybrid technology with larger batteries that could provide an all-electric operating range of 25 to 35 miles or more. The result is an 80+ mile-per-gallon vehicle — with even greater fuel economy possible utilizing bio-fuels.

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When (and How) Should You Use a DC EV Charger?

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For example, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) cannot connect to DC stations. Your EV’s battery life has more to do with temperature management than anything else, as lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are sensitive to high temperatures. Some models (typically from Japan or South Korea) might use a CHAeMo plug.

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