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Mitsubishi Motors premiering new fuel-efficient Mirage and Concept PX-MiEV II plug-in hybrid; smart house

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Two MMC cars will make their world premiere at the show: the fuel-efficient Mirage and the Concept PX-MiEV II plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The new Mirage is due to go on sale first in Thailand in March 2012. MMC’s plug-in hybrid system fuses EV technology derived from the i-MiEV with a small conventional engine—a 2.0L

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BMW targeting doubling energy density of battery cells by 2030, with current i3 as basis

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Taking the technology currently in the BMW i3 as a basis, by 2030 we will be able to double the energy density of our battery cells—and therefore also the operating range of the vehicles for our customers. The BMW Group has also located production of batteries in Thailand as part of a link-up with the Dräxlmaier Group.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) It is much more than that. About Dr. Frank.

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Toyota’s new senior management remains committed to multi-pathway future; becoming a mobility company

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We will strengthen sales of hybrid electric vehicles, including in emerging markets, and increase the number of plug-in hybrid electric vehicle options. Collectively serving as an energy grid, BEVs can enhance the energy security of society. These are to include next-generation BEVs with doubled driving range.

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Toyota electric ute could be less than 12 months away from Australia, but will fast-tracked HiLux and Ranger-sized dual-cab finally silence diesel-loving doubters?

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Sato’s uprated EV plan also includes the development of new generation dedicated EV platform with better range and cheaper development costs, vehicle to grid (V2G) capability, improved connectivity and upgraded operating systems. A year later Toyoda hosted the unveil of the HiLux-based Revo EV in Thailand. million to 1.5