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The eGen product family will include Allison’s portfolio of electric hybrid and full electric products, including the company’s portfolio of electric axles. The eGen Flex electric hybrid system includes a new drive unit, inverter and rechargeable energy storage system. in 24 of the 27 Gillig buses.

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GM’s Ultium Platform is a combined electric vehicle (EV) battery architecture and propulsion system that can deliver power, range, and scale beyond any previous GM hybrid or extended range EV technology.

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JANUARY 31, 2011

Roland Matthé, GM technical manager for the Voltec battery system, provided an overview of GM’s views on the requirements and challenges for batteries specifically for extended range electric vehicles—i.e., Mild Hybrid. LaCrosse w/ e-Assist) Full Hybrid. Tahoe two-mode) Plug-in hybrid (announced) EREV.

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JULY 25, 2013

But no focus on “conventional” hybrids.). Fletcher is responsible for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle propulsion system in the Chevrolet Volt as well as the propulsion systems in GM’s upcoming line-up of Plug-In Hybrid Elecrtic Vehicles.

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APRIL 2, 2018

Buick will add two new models to its China portfolio—the VELITE 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and VELITE 6 battery-electric vehicle (BEV)—to tap into the fast-growing domestic demand for new energy vehicles. Earlier post.) The VELITE 5 is based on the Chevrolet Volt.

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JANUARY 15, 2013

Cadillac unveiled the anticipated 2014 ELR extended range electric (EREV) vehicle (based on the Converj concept, earlier post ) at the North American International Auto Show. ELR production begins in the US in late 2013 in limited numbers, said Bob Ferguson, Cadillac global vice president. Earlier post.)

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is partnering with Colorado-based Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains. The standard vehicle offering includes 20kg of on-board hydrogen storage, delivering average range (for typical route profiles) in excess of 200 miles. Plug Power Inc.

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APRIL 10, 2019

—has signed an Equipment Supply Agreement (ESA) with Norled A/S , one of Norway’s largest ferry and express boat operators, to provide two next-generation 200 kW fuel cell modules that will be used to power a hybrid ferry planned to begin operating in 2021. Earlier post.).

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JULY 23, 2009

The SOLO is an extended range electric vehicle equipped with a combination of supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries for energy storage and a multi-fuel micro-turbine for the range-extending genset. Velozzi says it has 17 global OEM suppliers engaged in building the Velozzi super car and the SOLO.

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APRIL 21, 2016

Honda announced that the upcoming Clarity Fuel Cell ( earlier post ) will be joined by two additional electrified variants, the Clarity Electric and Clarity Plug-in Hybrid, launching in the US in 2017. In addition to the Clarity series, a reengineered 2017 Accord Hybrid will go on-sale this spring. Accord Hybrid. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Buick’s plug-in hybrid Velite Concept will make its global debut at the Guangzhou auto show, which opens on November 18. The development of the Velite Concept was led by the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), GM’s engineering and design joint venture in Shanghai with SAIC, leveraging GM’s global resources.

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JANUARY 20, 2017

The project, supported by Transport for London, features a 12-month trial of 20 new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom vans that reduce local emissions by running solely on electric power for the majority of city trips such as deliveries or maintenance work.

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JUNE 5, 2018

The Cadillac CT6 Plug-In, Buick VELITE 5 extended-range electric vehicle and Baojun E100 electric vehicle are among the models that have already been launched in the domestic market. Buick recently announced plans to introduce the VELITE 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, followed by the VELITE 6 electric vehicle.

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MAY 8, 2019

The AZETEC project is scheduled to run until mid-2022 and will involve the design and manufacture of two heavy duty, extended range, hydrogen fuel cell electric hybrid trucks that will move freight year-round between the cities of Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

It will focus on research in lightweight materials and battery cells for the development of hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, extended-range electric vehicles and other advanced technology vehicles. It will leverage China-specific expertise throughout the GM network.

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OCTOBER 4, 2011

Ford is also moving the Escape hybrid powertrain exclusively over to the C-MAX platform; i.e., the Escape Hybrid is going away. C-MAX is a dedicated hybrid with two versions (conventional hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric), and with the same 5 passenger seating, replaces the Escape Hybrid in the Ford lineup.

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JUNE 22, 2018

EDI), a provider of advanced high-efficiency zero emissions plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle drivetrain solutions, announced the availability of its EDI PowerDrive 6000ev. The EDI PowerDrive 6000ev drivetrain includes a base of 100+ mile all-electric driving, with the ability for OEMs to extend range as required by their customers.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2012

General Motors is accelerating the development of electrified vehicles in China, Jon Lauckner, GM Chief Technology Officer, vice president of Global Research & Development, and president of GM Ventures, said in a presentation at the FISITA 2012 World Automotive Congress in Beijing. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 26, 2010

The first GM-designed and built electric motors are scheduled to debut in 2013 in next-generation, rear-wheel-drive two-mode hybrid technology. GM will invest some $246 million in the next-generation hybrid system and a manufacturing site for the motors, and will announce the new site and specifics later this week.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018

CRU forecasts global battery electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and hybrid electric (HEV) sales will increase to 42 million vehicles worldwide by 2030. From a share of 4% in 2017, CRU expects electric vehicles to account for approximately 30% of the global vehicle fleet by 2030.

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OCTOBER 29, 2014

The City of Indianapolis will upgrade 425 non-police-pursuit sedans in its muncipal fleet to plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles by early 2016, cut the size of the fleet by 100 vehicles, and save $8.7 America’s dependence on oil ties our national and economic security to a highly-unpredictable, cartel-influenced global oil market.

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APRIL 18, 2016

Siemens and Valeo have signed an agreement to form a joint venture in high voltage powertrains for the entire range of electric vehicles including hybrids, plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles. The company’s structures will be lean and adapted to global market requirements and the international competitive environment.

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APRIL 8, 2019

of the global total that year. Against this backdrop, Ballard’s zero-emission fuel cell modules offer a compelling value proposition for marine vessels, in both stand-alone and hybrid deployments with batteries. The IMO has estimated that 1.135 billion tonnes of CO 2 was emitted by ships in 2008, representing 3.5%

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford will also be introducing the C-MAX Hybrid and the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid—also to be built at Michigan Assembly— for sale in the second half of next year. Ford’s near-term electrification plan calls for the company to triple production capacity of its electrified vehicle range by 2013. Earlier post.).

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Sample layout of an extended range EV powertrain with FPLG modules. As another, researcher at the Nanjing University of Science & Technology has proposed a novel opposed-piston free-piston linear generator for use in series hybrid electric vehicles. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) ( Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Volvo Car USA is bringing a new, improved Recharge plug-in hybrid powertrain is coming to the US in its 90 and 60 Series models, significantly extending electric range while lowering carbon dioxide emissions, increasing performance, and improving drivability. million cars globally, with at least half being fully electric cars.

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OCTOBER 19, 2011

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) recently acquired an extended range electric vehicle to include its batteries in the Energy Storage System Evaluation and Safety (EssEs) Consortium. Earlier post.) The acquired vehicle is powered by an electric motor with electricity stored in a 16-kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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APRIL 8, 2017

The Envision strengthened its leadership among midsize global SUVs, with more than 16,000 units sold in March. Buick announced last month that the Velite 5, its first extended range electric vehicle (EREV), will come to China shortly. Chevrolet’s best-selling global SUV, the Equinox, is now on sale in China.

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DECEMBER 15, 2010

With a total range of 483 km (300 miles) the four-passenger Karma sedan is capable of traveling 80 km (50 miles) on electric power alone, and an additional 403 km (250 miles) on hybrid electric power. The company plans to sell 15,000 Karma vehicles per year globally.

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MAY 16, 2009

“FCEV” refers to all fuel cell vehicles, including E-REVs and fuel cell hybrids. General Motors has released a white paper that evaluates the CO 2 reduction potential of extended-range electric vehicles (E-REVs) as well as plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), in combination with multiple vehicle charging scenarios, as compared to conventional hybrids.

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AUGUST 16, 2012

Plug-in electric vehicles will play a critical role for the global auto industry to cope with issues related to fuel supply and environmental sustainability. Leveraging this success, the independent assessment system for battery materials will help speed up technical progress. —John Du, Director of GM China’s China Science Lab.

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DECEMBER 11, 2013

with fuel cell range extenders ( HyKangoos ) will be deployed in the first quarter of 2014 on mail delivery platforms. The Symbio FCell range extender solution is based on a modular system and ranges from 5 kW to 20 kW (based on 5 kW stacks). This will significantly improve our level of global CO 2 emissions.

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JANUARY 6, 2011

GM Ventures, the company’s venture capital subsidiary headed by Jon Lauckner, who helped create the Volt concept, will invest $5 million in Powermat to accelerate the technology’s development and support efforts to grow Powermat’s business globally. The technology is expected to revolutionize how electronic devices are charged in a car.

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DECEMBER 12, 2013

MAP is now producing plug-in hybrids, hybrids, EcoBoost, and full battery electrics for the global marketplace—all from the same assembly line. Ford transformed its Michigan Assembly Plant (MAP) in Wayne, Mich., 30 million. 20 million.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

During the serial media launch events for the Chevrolet Volt, GM provided more detail (subsequent to the completion of related patent work) on the novel drive architecture applied in their first extended range electric vehicle to enhance the efficiency of both the battery electric and extended-range driving modes.

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David Brooks, Director for General Motors Global Propulsion Systems R&D located in Pontiac, gave a more medium-term perspective, emphasizing a pragmatic approach toward reducing CO 2 with an eye to 2025. By contrast, however, a 2017 Tesla Model S AWD 90D carries a WTW CO 2 e intensity (US average) of 190 g/mile.

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APRIL 18, 2011

Electrification has become the overriding trend of the global automotive industry for reducing its century-long dependence on petroleum, according to Kevin Wale, President and Managing Director of GM China. Later this year, GM China will offer the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle.

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