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MARCH 15, 2017

Acura’s first hybrid SUV, the 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid ( earlier post ), will arrive at showrooms in early April with more than 30 additional horsepower and a 45 percent higher EPA city fuel economy rating as compared to the conventionally-powered MDX SH-AWD.

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JULY 7, 2018

Honda’s latest addition to its PCX series of scooters is the PCX HYBRID, the world’s first mass-produced motorized scooter (125cc or less) equipped with a motorcycle hybrid system. Sales begin in Japan in September.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai introduced its new 2020 Sonata Hybrid, featuring up to 686 miles of driving range and an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined fuel economy rating on the Blue trim. This is the first time the Sonata Hybrid has been shown in North America. The Sonata Hybrid is equipped with a Smartstream G2.0

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JUNE 16, 2011

Fit Shuttle Hybrid. Honda’s all-new Fit Shuttle and Fit Shuttle Hybrid are now on sale in Japan. liter i-VTEC engine and offers fuel economy of 18.6 The Fit Shuttle Hybrid features Honda’s 1.3-liter liter i-VTEC engine plus IMA (Integrated Motor Assist), and offers fuel economy of 25.0

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JANUARY 13, 2015

Hyundai introduced the Hybrid version of the seventh-generation Sonata at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Hyundai expects the 2016 Sonata Hybrid to improve fuel economy more than 10%. Sonata Hybrid will be built at Hyundai’s Asan, South Korea assembly plant and will go on sale early this summer.

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APRIL 1, 2013

Hyundai Motor Company’s commercial division unveiled its new heavy duty truck Xcient at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show. The next-generation of the Trago, which debuted in 2006, the Xcient offers greater styling, a 7% improvement in fuel economy and more cabin room.

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APRIL 26, 2024

Speaking to media post FY-24 earnings, the top management stated that HQ Suzuki is working on an affordable hybrid solution for the compact cars and it will seriously consider the more expensive plug-in hybrid technology for the future. Bhargava did not share any specific timelines for the affordable hybrids.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

Honda Motor Co., announced that its cumulative worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles surpassed 1 million units as of the end of September 2012. This milestone was reached 12 years and 11 months after the start of sales of the first generation Insight in Japan November 1999, which realized fuel economy of 35 km/liter (82.3

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DECEMBER 19, 2017

The new Insight features the latest generation of Honda’s innovative two-motor hybrid system and will launch next summer as the newest electrified vehicle in the Honda lineup. It was the first Honda vehicle to utilize Honda’s Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system. Teaser shot of third-generation 2019 Insight.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

During the General Motors (GM) 2023 earnings call held this week, CEO Mary Barra said the company will be bringing plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to North America—despite still being committed to going all-electric by 2035. GM-Honda to start hydrogen fuel cell commercial production in MI What are your thoughts?

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DECEMBER 9, 2020

In a new report—“ Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle Markets 2021-2041 ”—IDTechEx forecasts that market value for hybrid electric vehicles will peak at $792 billion in 2027. The European car market is expected to see a significant drop in sales for 2020 due to COVID-19 related shutdowns.

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AUGUST 19, 2013

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid Click to enlarge. Honda’s new 2-motor MY 2014 Accord Hybrid, built with the rest of the Accord lineup in a Honda plant in Marysville, Ohio, will go on sale in the US in October. Honda anticipates the new Accord Hybrid will obtain an EPA fuel economy rating of 49/45/47 mpg US (4.8,

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JANUARY 11, 2016

Ford has upgraded the software in its new 2017 Fusion Hybrid and Energi (plug-in hybrid) models to deliver a “more refined and engaging drive for customers,” the company announced at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Sales of all Fusion models in the US in 2015 dropped 2.2% The 2016 Fusion Energi features a 7.6

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

VEZEL HYBRID. Honda Motor Co., began sales of the VEZEL in Japan today. Honda says that the VEZEL fuses the dynamic qualities of an SUV, the elegance of a coupe, the functionality of a minivan and excellent fuel economy. L direct injection engine with a 22 kW (30 hp), 160 N·m (118 lb-ft) motor.

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DECEMBER 1, 2014

Honda Motor Co., has begun sales of the all-new Grace hybrid sedan at dealerships across Japan. The Grace is equipped with Honda’s Sport Hybrid i-DCD one-motor hybrid system that enables the driver to start in EV mode and realizes fuel economy of 34.4 The SPORT HYBRID i-DCD system combines a 1.5L

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MARCH 8, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) unveiled a twin-motor, four-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) crossover concept—the Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer—at the Geneva International Motor Show. Global sales of the Outlander PHEV increased 64.3% in 2018 over 2017, climbing to 42,337 units.). The engine is a 2.4L

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FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Honda Motor Co., will begin sales of an affordably-priced hybrid version as well as the newly refreshed gasoline-powered version of the Honda Odyssey and Odyssey Absolute premium minivans on Friday, 5 February, at dealerships across Japan. The hybrid is a new addition to the Odyssey lineup. Earlier post.)

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JULY 7, 2018

Honda’s latest addition to its PCX series of scooters is the PCX HYBRID, the world’s first mass-produced motorized scooter (125cc or less) equipped with a motorcycle hybrid system. Sales begin in Japan in September.

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MARCH 1, 2014

Annual sales of the second-generation Honda Insight. Honda announced that while the US model Insight will be available at dealerships in the US through the end of the year, production of the hybrid will end in summer 2014. However, Honda hybrid sales have not achieved the traction in the US market that Toyota did.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

The new Mondeo Hybrid is Ford’s first full hybrid car in Europe. The Focus Electric will go on sale early next year. The Ford Mondeo Hybrid will be Ford’s first full hybrid-electric vehicle for Europe. The Ford C-MAX Energi is Ford’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 9, 2022

Mazda Motor Europe unveiled its new crossover SUV, the CX-60. The CX-60 is the first of Mazda’s Large Product group models, and offers (European specification model) e-Skyactiv PHEV, Mazda’s first plug-in hybrid system featuring a 2.5-liter liter e-Skyactiv X gasoline engine, both featuring Mazda’s 48V mild hybrid system.

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MARCH 5, 2022

Researchers at the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Company have conducted a cradle-to-grave life cycle GHG assessment of model year 2020 ICEV, HEV, and BEV sedans, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), and pickup trucks in the United States. The lower and higher limits of each range are results for base and premium models, respectively.

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MAY 15, 2015

Honda Motor Co., has begun sales of the all-new Honda SHUTTLE. compact wagon and hybrid at dealerships across Japan. liter direct-injection DOHC i-VTEC engine and CVT, while the hybrid version is equipped with the SPORT HYBRID i-DCD. The hybrid version realizes top-in-class level fuel economy of 34.0

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

As part of this new line, TM4 is launching the SUMO HP HV900, a new motor/generator and inverter combination for the commercial heavy-duty market. The SUMO HP HV900 is currently being used as part of the plug-in hybrid powertrain system being developed in a joint effort with Cummins that was announced in May. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 27, 2013

Electric vehicle drive motor revenue by region, world markets: 2013-2020. Unit sales of electric drive motors for light-duty vehicles (LDVs) will reach 3.7 While sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are increasing, the growth is slow and steady rather than exponential. Source: Navigant. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Cadillac will put the 2017 CT6 Plug-In Hybrid ( earlier post ) sedan on sale in the US in the spring of 2017, with a total driving range of more than 400 miles. All-electric range for the CT6 Plug-In Hybrid is an estimated 30 miles. seconds, and is expected to deliver a fuel economy rating of 65 MPGe. kW) of power.

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OCTOBER 28, 2011

GM Korea introduced the Alpheon eAssist, the first hybrid vehicle from the company and the first hybrid vehicle in its segment in Korea. The new Alpheon eAssist, which will go on sale in November, offers improved fuel economy of 25% and reduced CO 2 emissions of 22% compared with the standard Alpheon model.

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JUNE 15, 2021

Nissan launched the all-new Note Aura premium compact car in Japan, with sales planned to start in autumn. e-POWER uses a highly efficient gasoline engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle. In April, Nissan announced cumulative e-POWER sales of more than 500,000 units.

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MARCH 6, 2019

Mazda Motor Corporation staged the world premiere of the second model in its new-generation lineup, the Mazda CX-30 compact crossover SUV, at the Geneva International Motor Show. As a new core model, the CX-30 will be rolled out to global markets, with sales starting from Europe this summer. The Skyactiv-G 2.0 The Skyactiv-D 1.8

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JUNE 15, 2015

Due in part to Honda’s ability to advance fuel economy through conventional engine technology, the Civic lineup will no longer include a hybrid or a natural gas model, according to John Mendel, Executive Vice President, Automobile Division American Honda Motor Co., Sales of the Civic Hybrid were down 10.2%

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AUGUST 21, 2018

XL received approval from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to sell hybrid electric Ford F-250 pickup trucks in California, marking the 14 th CARB executive order achieved by the company. XL introduced its plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) system for Ford F-150s last year, highlighting an MPG gain of 50% and CO 2 reduction of 33%.

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APRIL 25, 2012

Nissan Motor Co., has launched the fifth-generation of its luxury sedan the Nissan Cima, equipped with Nissan’s one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid system. The Cima goes on sale 21 May at Nissan dealers nationwide in Japan. The Cima goes on sale 21 May at Nissan dealers nationwide in Japan. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) launched hybrid versions of the Corolla Axio sedan and Corolla Fielder station wagon in Japan. In addition, there will be a special Corolla Fielder Hybrid G Aerotourer·WxB grade. Monthly sales target for Japan are 1,000 units of the Corolla Axio hybrid and 1,500 units of the Corolla Fielder hybrid.

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JUNE 21, 2013

Honda Motor Co., has introduced the new Accord Hybrid in Japan. Featuring the new Sport Hybrid i-MMD (intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) powertrain, the Accord Hybrid offers fuel economy of 30.0 The company also introduced the Accord Plug-in Hybrid, with fuel economy (gasoline plus electricity) of 70.4

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

2014 Honda Accord Hybrid. Honda has begun US production of the 2014 Accord Hybrid ( earlier post ), which will carry an EPA fuel economy rating of 50 mpg (4.7 The EPA rating is 1 mpg higher than Honda had originally anticipated for the hybrid (49 mpg). l/100 km) and combined cycle fuel economy of 47 mpg (5.0

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NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Nissan Motor Co., launched of the all-new Skyline, which will go on sale late February 2014 with an Infiniti badge at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. Nissan’s original one-motor two-clutch parallel hybrid “Intelligent Dual Clutch Control” system ( earlier post ) is adopted in every grade. New Skyline. Click to enlarge.

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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.

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