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AUGUST 6, 2022

Reflecting increased research interest in synthetic liquid fuels produced using renewable low-carbon electricity and CO 2 sources, e-fuels were added to the potential future fuel technologies that are evaluated. High production volume is assumed unless explicitly specified. Fuel production pathways considered.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Subaru Corporation, Toyota Motor Corporation, Mazda Motor Corporation, and Yamaha Motor Co., Initiating consideration of the possibility of joint research for hydrogen engine development (Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Yamaha Motor). Going forward, they are planned to be joined by Honda Motor Co.,

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Mazda Hydrogen Toyota Transportation 387

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DECEMBER 5, 2017

Groupe PSA and Nidec Corporation, through Nidec Leroy-Somer Holding, will form a joint venture in the field of electric traction motors. Groupe PSA has made the strategic choice to anchor the design and production of the main components of the electric traction powertrain in France. billion) in 2030.

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JANUARY 4, 2012

At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. In February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year. Earlier post.)

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Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Volvo Gasoline 268

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) showcased the utility’s first extended-range electric truck with manufacturer VIA Motors at three Bay Area National Plug-In Day events—in San Francisco, San Rafael and Cupertino—on Sunday. The gasoline engine extends the range to 350 more miles.

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Extended Range Plug-in San Francisco Motor 281

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Toyota is expanding the production of its hybrid powertrains to the US. million in five US manufacturing plants to support production of its first US-made hybrid powertrain and to implement Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA) at its Alabama plant. liter engine capacity at the Georgetown, Kentucky, plant; increasing production of 2.5-liter

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West Virginia Toyota Hybrid Alabama 150

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DECEMBER 19, 2011

Sichuan FAW Toyota Motor Co., a joint vehicle-production company. established with China FAW Group Corporation in China’s Sichuan Province, has begun production of the third-generation Prius”gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle at its Changchun Plant. In 2010, GAC Toyota Motor Co.,

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Prius Toyota China Camry Hybrid 210

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OCTOBER 15, 2011

In addition, we aim to learn from the experience of competing in such a challenging motorsport environment to enhance our production-car technology. We want to make history in the Le Mans 24 Hours, as well as in the FIA World Endurance Championship, through use of our hybrid technology. —Senior Managing Officer Tadashi Yamashina.

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Gasoline-Electric 2012 Toyota Gasoline 218

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JULY 26, 2012

Mazda Motor Corporation will hold the world premiere of the all-new Mazda6 sedan (known as Mazda Atenza in Japan), totally redesigned for the first time in five years, at the 2012 Moscow Motor Show, 29 August to 9 September 2012. gasoline engine and six-speed SKYACTIV–DRIVE automatic transmission.

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2012 Mazda Motor Motors 231

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DECEMBER 29, 2010

Kyodo News reports that Fuji Heavy Industries may suspend production of its electric minivehicle, the Stella EV ( earlier post ). Fuji Heavy plans to withdraw completely from minivehicle production sometime around 2012. The automaker is seeking support from its top shareholder, Toyota Motor Corp.

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Industrial Industry Production Gasoline-Electric 210

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For the first time, the IHS Markit base case scenario for refined products expects total global demand in 2050 to be lower than 2019 levels. Under the new IHS Markit Inflections base case scenario, global refined product demand is expected to peak in 2036. MMbd), placing it below 2019 baseline levels. —Sandeep Sayal.

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2019 Global Production Oil 170

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., has started production at its Oppama facility for the all-new 100% electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF, which is slated to go on sale in December in Japan and the United States, and from early 2011, in select markets in Europe. and NEC Corporation. and NEC Corporation.

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Japan Nissan Production Lithium Ion 186

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AUGUST 19, 2013

At the upcoming 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Toyota stand will be devoted entirely to hybrids, the company says. As of the end of July 2013, Toyota Motor Corporation has sold more 5.5 million hybrid products—more than 10% of which have been sold in Europe. liter gasoline-engined, three-door Yaris.

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Hybrid Toyota Concept Motor 225

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FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Kia Motors Corporation revealed details of the next-generation Sorento’s new platform and powertrains. The new Sorento will make its public debut at the upcoming 2020 Geneva International Motor Show. The latest Sorento will be the first SUV to be based on Kia’s new platform when production commences later this year.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Toyota Motor Corporation is entering a vehicle equipped with a developmental hydrogen-powered engine ( earlier post ) at the five-hour-long Super Taikyu Series 2021 Powered by Hankook Round 5 Suzuka S-tai, which takes place this weekend. Transporting hydrogen from overseas.

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Hydrogen Toyota Transportation Engine 397

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OCTOBER 20, 2016

Toyota Motor Europe will start production of a hybrid transaxle in 2018 at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland (TMMP) in Walbrzych, and add two gasoline engines—a 1.5L in 2019—at Toyota Motor Industries, Poland (TMIP) in Jelcz-Laskowice. Diesel engines, will add two gasoline engines to its production.

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Poland Gasoline Europe Toyota 150

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Cumulative sales in Japan of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) hybrid vehicles—including plug-in hybrids— reached 2.04 Globally, Toyota plans to launch 20 new hybrid models by the end of 2015 and will make further efforts to expand its hybrid vehicle product lineup and sales territories. Click to enlarge.

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Japan Toyota Hybrid Sale 268

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APRIL 16, 2010

Hybrid Kinetic Motors Corporation (HK Motors), the American Public Gas Association (APGA) and NGVAmerica have formed a strategic collaboration to promote the mass production and sales of natural gas-powered hybrid passenger vehicles.

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Gas Hybrid Motor Motors 199

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DECEMBER 19, 2019

The battery-electric BMW iX3, the production of which will commence in 2020, will offer a range of more than 440 km (273 miles) (WLTP) with a net-battery size of 74 kWh. Moreover, the electric motor and the high-voltage batteries are produced in corporately owned manufacturing facilities.

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BMW Batteries Battery 2020 286

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MAY 3, 2017

Lightning Systems also announced that in the next two years it will introduce a new lineup of fleet efficiency products to support commercial and government fleets. Lightning Systems was recently named an Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) by Ford Motor Company. —Tim Reeser.

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Fleet Hybrid Production United Kingdom 150

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Mazda Motor Corporation announced “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030,” a new long-term vision for technology development that looks ahead to the year 2030. As part of the new technology to achieve this vision, the company disclosed plans to introduce a next-generation gasoline engine called SKYACTIV-X in 2019. Earlier post.).

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Mazda Gasoline Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric 186

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Comparison of brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption at rated power (ICOMIA Mode 5), hydrogen vs. gasoline engines. It, or a scaled-up version, could also provide a solution for the Asian motor vehicle fleet, in which two-stroke engine vehicles constitute a major share—and contribute significantly to air pollution.

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Engine Emissions Fleet Market 329

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JANUARY 29, 2018

China FAW Group Corporation (FAW), a major state-owned automaker, recently released a new development strategy for its Hongqi luxury brand. In December 2017, FAW, Dongfeng Motor Corporation (DFM) and Changan Automobile —China’s three largest state-owned automotive manufacturers—signed a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement.

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2020 Corporation Connect Connected 284

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AUGUST 4, 2010

Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. Since becoming the fuel economy leader in the 2008 model year (average 30.9

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MPG Hyundai America Fuel Economy 223

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FEBRUARY 17, 2011

The production version of the extended range electric vehicle Opel Ampera—the Chevy Volt’s European cousin—will make its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. Around 1,000 people across Europe have reserved an Ampera to date, with half of those being corporate customers.

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Production Extended Range Gasoline-Electric Lithium Ion 210

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OCTOBER 14, 2014

has received California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order (EO) #D-731-1 allowing aftermarket conversions of gasoline-powered 2012-2014 model year General Motors 2500 and 3500 vans, Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans into hybrid electric vehicles. XL Hybrids, Inc. metric tons of carbon dioxide reduced.

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California Conversion Hybrid Oakland 225

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JANUARY 28, 2014

Honda Motor Co., and its partners Miyakojima City and Toshiba Corporation have begun experimental test-driving of the MC-?, Honda’s micro-sized EV, using photovoltaic (PV) energy for recharging, as part of the Miyakojima City Small-sized Electromotive Mobility Project. PV charging station and MC-?. Click to enlarge.

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Honda Renewable Energy Recharge 236

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NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will establish an in-house venture company responsible for developing electric vehicles (EVs). The venture company, which initially will be a virtual organization comprising four people—one each from Toyota Industries Corporation, Aisin Seiki Co.,

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MAY 9, 2024

Prospects and Challenges in 2024 Combining the environmental benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) with the long-range and rapid refueling of traditional gasoline vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are becoming a compelling option for eco-minded car owners. government is infusing $9.5

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Hydrogen Future Fuel Vehicles 58

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MAY 22, 2023

DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. expects gross sales and benefit margins from its inner combustion engine automobiles to develop for no less than the then two years ahead of the industrywide transition to electrical automobiles begins to truncate that trade. these days to a minimum of 10 p.c by means of 2026.

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Ford Engine F-150 Automobile 52

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JANUARY 13, 2012

Volvo Car Corporation will rely on a powertrain strategy based on its new downsized 4-cylinder VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture) engine platform ( earlier post ) and hybrids for the US market, said John Maloney, recently appointed President of Volvo Cars, US, in an interview at the Detroit Auto Show. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Downsizing Volvo Engine Hybrid 240

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JUNE 9, 2016

Co-authors are from Argonne National Laboratory; the US Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies, Fuel Cell Technologies, and Bioenergy Technologies Offices; the National Renewable Energy Laboratory; the Electric Power Research Institute; Fiat Chrysler Automobiles; General Motors; Chevron; and Ford. Levelized cost of driving (LCD).

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OCTOBER 3, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) held an event at its Toyota Biotechnology and Afforestation Laboratory in Aichi prefecture to showcase technologies developed there as part of its biotechnology and afforestation businesses. TMC hopes to meet a wider range of urban greening needs through this expansion of its greening product line.

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Green Toyota Motor Motors 210

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

The Volvo Car Corporation is introducing a new, downsized engine range consisting solely of four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines. The upcoming four-cylinder VEA (Volvo Environmental Architecture) engine range includes common rail diesels and direct injected gasoline engines. It’s time to stop counting cylinders.

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JUNE 21, 2013

Honda Motor Co., The company also introduced the Accord Plug-in Hybrid, with fuel economy (gasoline plus electricity) of 70.4 The company also introduced the Accord Plug-in Hybrid, with fuel economy (gasoline plus electricity) of 70.4 Honda has further refined this system and now applied it in a production vehicle.

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Plug-in Honda Japan Hybrid 199

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JULY 25, 2017

The BMW Group announced that the new battery-electric MINI will be a variant of the brand’s core 3-door model. This fully electric car will go into production in 2019, increasing the choice of MINI powertrains to include gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines, a plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) and a battery electric vehicle.

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BMW Batteries Battery Fully Electric 170

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MAY 22, 2023

DETROIT — Ford Motor expects gross sales and benefit margins from its inner combustion engine automobiles to develop for a minimum of the later two years ahead of the industrywide transition to electrical automobiles begins to reduce that industry. CFO John Lawler stated it’s on corporate leaders to reach effects.

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