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Toyota unveils new Prius; HEVs launching this year, PHEVs in spring 2023

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Toyota unveiled the all-new Prius in a livestream event from Japan, with Series Parallel Hybrid (HEV) models to launch in winter this year and Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) models to launch in spring 2023. Following Japan, the new Prius will be launched in North America, Europe, and other countries around the world. liter Plug-in Hybrid System.

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Mercedes-Benz Cars starts production of PHEV batteries in Bangkok; 3rd plant in global battery production network

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Mercedes-Benz Cars has opened a factory for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) batteries in the Bangkok region in Thailand. The new plant is the third production facility in the company’s global battery production network. Excess solar power is temporarily stored in second-life battery storage systems from recycled electric vehicle batteries.

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BYD and Shell partner on EV charging across China and Europe; R&D on battery performance and advanced charging

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BYD and Shell signed a strategic cooperation agreement to help accelerate the energy transition and improve charging experience for BYD’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) customers. The partnership will start in China and Europe and will extend to other regions across the globe.

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Bentley launching five new electric cars from 2025

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Among the latest initiatives will be an extension of on-site energy production at Crewe, aiming to increase the number of solar panels from 30,000 to 40,000 in the next two years. This will extend to Bentley’s global retailer network, each aiming for carbon neutrality by 2025, possibly even sooner.

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Mercedes-Benz begins production of two A-class PHEV models at Rastatt plant

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The production launch of the Mercedes-Benz A-class in two plug-in hybrid models is a strategic milestone as part of our global electric initiative. The site in Kamenz, consisting of two battery factories, is state-of-the-art and one of the largest in the global automotive industry.

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ORNL demos 20 kW bi-directional wireless charging on UPS PHEV truck; 11" air gap, >92% efficiency

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Doing so would give energy flexibility to a fleet owner’s business, and help better manage on-site generation such as solar power. —Mike Whitlatch, vice president of Global Energy and Procurement for UPS. With its bi-directional design, the system also supports use of the vehicle’s batteries for energy storage.

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Stellantis sees Q1 2024 drop in revenue, but EV sales were up

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Ram ProMaster EV (Photo: Stellantis) Stellantis Q1 2024 revenue fell 12%, but global EV sales were up, and it’s optimistic about growth and profitability in H2 2024. Global BEV and light EV sales increased by 8% and 13%, respectively, year-over-year, and North American PHEV sales were up 79% year-over-year. Get started here. –ad*

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