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Forecast: Lithium Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles to Approach $8 Billion in Sales by 2015

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As government support for the sector winds down, demand from consumers and businesses will need to pick up the slack, or the industry faces the risk of oversupply. 2012 will be the make or break year for the electric vehicle market. —Pike senior analyst John Gartner.

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Prius c hybrid goes on sale in US with entry MSRP of $18,950; new transaxle, motor technology

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Ah NiMH battery and a variable-voltage system in which a boost converter boosts the operating voltage of the system to a maximum of 520 V DC. While distributed windings often deliver excellent performance, they can be bulky as well as costly to build. The NiMH pack in the Liftback is 201V.) Maximum hybrid system output is 73.6

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Toyota introduces 7th generation Camry for 2012 with improved fuel economy and performance across all models; ~39% jump in EPA city cycle fuel economy for the hybrid

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The NiMH battery module in the 2012 Camry Hybrid is more compact, with the air intake, junction box and service plug reconfigured to reduce footprint. The pack comprises 34 NiMH modules, each 7.2 The NiMH battery, located in the luggage compartment behind the rear seats, now features enhanced air-cooling. Battery module.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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Toyota is using a NiMH battery in the Mirai. The full under-floor cover and aerodynamically designed clearance lights reduce wind resistance and contribute to improved fuel efficiency and handling stability. After DC/AC conversion by power supply unit. million km) of road testing.

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