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2020 Ford Escape to offer hybrid and PHEV variants

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The standard hybrid with front-wheel drive targets best-in-class EPA-estimated range of more than 550 miles. The plug-in hybrid variant, available on every trim level except S and SE Sport, projects a best-in-class EPA-estimated range of at least 30 miles in electric-only mode. and Evasive Steering Assist. Active Park Assist 2.0

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BMW Group and Samsung SDI expand partnership on electric drive batteries; i3, i8 and additional hybrid models

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Similarly, the 20 Ah-class cells (26 Ah and 28 Ah) offer the highest volumetric power and energy density. Samsung SDI is currently developing next generation batteries for electric cars together with the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC). Ah/11 Ah “Hi-Cap” for Micro-/Mild-HEV.

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV: 42 mile EV range/600 total miles! A smash hit!

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Its 42-mile EV range, its 600-mile total range and relatively low price tag have made the PHEV an instant smash hit. Toyota hopes to get at least 5,000 to the United States through the end of 2020, with 20,000 more made available in 2021. Lithium-ion cells for the Prime’s 18.1-kWh Demand is intense. A smash hit!

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US DOE awards more than $175M to 40 projects for advanced vehicle research and development

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This project will investigate the use of ionic liquids as a new class of multi-functional (anti-wear and friction modifier) lubricant additives to allow the use of lower viscosity engine oils, to improve engine efficiency. United States Automotive Materials Partnership, LLC. United States Automotive Materials Partnership, LLC.

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Study finds resource constraints should not be a limiting factor for large-scale EV battery production

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They considered five main classes of batteries—aqueous electrolyte; Li-based (Li-ion and Li metal); high-temperature; redox-flow; and metal-air—in the context of three main questions: Based on the specific energy, is the couple suitable for electric vehicles or. 90% for Li-ion couples). only for grid-scale batteries?

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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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News: 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid and Prius Prime PHEV

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The Toyota Prius has come a long way since it debuted 22 years ago as the first hybrid car to be sold in the United States. liter gasoline engine with a lithium-ion battery that replaces the nickel-metal hydride battery from the previous generations. Observations: 2023 Toyota Prius Hybrid and Prius Prime PHEV.

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