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Chrysler Group partnering with NextEnergy to evaluate vehicle-to-grid technology

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Chrysler Group is working with NextEnergy to evaluate vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology using four all-electric minivans. The battery-powered minivans are connected to a charging module that, using NextEnergy technology, can simulate any electrical grid in the world. Final results will be compiled later this year.

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Toyota to offer onboard generator option for hybrids sold in Japan

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Drawing on experience gained in the aftermath of the March earthquake and tsunami that devastated parts of eastern Japan, Toyota will introduce a 1.5kW power supply option for the Japan-market Prius within about half a year, and will expand the option to other hybrids in the near future. — Jack Rosebro.

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Toyota to increase production capacity in Indonesia

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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN), Toyota Motor Corporation’s (TMC) vehicle production subsidiary in Indonesia, plans to increase the annual production capacity of TMMIN’s Karawang Plant from 100,000 vehicles to 140,000 vehicles by early 2013. important production and supply location for the project.

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Stellantis in a position to journey a part of Ontario EV battery output to U.S., jeopardizing Brampton

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An organization supply, talking only on background, instructed Car Information Canada that plan would entail generating the modules for the elements in Michigan and transport them again to Windsor and factories in different places in North The usa, in all probability Belvidere, Sick., He would no longer determine his supply.

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Tesla receives Letter of Intent from Daimler for full electric powertrain program for a Mercedes vehicle

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The company recently finalized a long-term supply contract with Panasonic for cells used in the Model S, giving it increased visibility into its variable costs. per share on a GAAP basis, reflecting continued investments in R&D and corporate infrastructure to support the launch of Model S. Model S and Model X. Earlier post.)

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FPL Group and Duke Energy Pledge 10-year, $600M+ Commitment to Transition Fleets to PHEVs and EVs

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In announcing their partnership, FPL Group and Duke Energy called for a wide variety of organizations to commit to greening their vehicle fleets, including corporations, governments, universities and other agencies. Currently, the only near-term options for available PEV supply are sedans, minivans, vans and a few bucket trucks.

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Mitsubishi Uses SABIC Noryl GTX Resin for RVR Front Fenders

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s new RVR compact crossover ( earlier post ) uses front fenders made from SABIC Innovative Plastics’ Noryl GTX resin. SABIC Innovative Plastics assisted Mitsubishi by sharing its expertise in CAE-based parts performance prediction and molding support, as well as supplying the high-performance Noryl GTX resin.