Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2010

Bicycle parking lot in Sakurashinmachi, Setagaya, where Sanyo’s Smart Energy System “Solar Parking Lot” is installed. Sanyo Electric has completed installation of two Solar Parking Lots for hybrid bikes, incorporating solar panels and lithium-ion battery systems, and also provided 100 electric hybrid “eneloop bikes”, in Setagaya, Tokyo Japan.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The new Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE hybrid (combined fuel consumption, weighted: 6.9 A two-speed electric motor positioned on the rear axle supports the 2.0-liter The AMG-specific E PERFORMANCE hybrid drive. a P3 hybrid. kWh/100 km) brings advanced technologies from motorsport to the road.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

A new analysis of the real-world usage of more than 100,000 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles shows a large deviation between on-road CO 2 emissions and fuel efficiency and the official vehicle type-approval values. —“Real-World Usage Of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles”.

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OCTOBER 13, 2018

Mercedes-Benz is delivering the first new third-generation plug-in hybrids—labelled EQ Power—to customers now and over the coming months. kWh battery in the hybrid vehicles is paired with either a gasoline engine or, for the first time, a diesel engine. Mercedes-Benz E 300 de and E 300 e with Plug-In Hybrid technology.

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MARCH 5, 2018

At the Geneva Motor Show this week, Mercedes-Benz is unveiling two new preproduction models that combine the new OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine with the latest-generation 9G-TRONIC 9-speed hybrid transmission. This is made possible in the third hybrid generation also by the new lithium-ion battery, which can store 13.5

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Plug-in Diesel Plug Hybrid 244

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MARCH 27, 2013

2014 Pathfinder Hybrid. Nissan introduced the 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid at the New York International Auto Show. The new hybrid—which uses Nissan’s new FF hybrid system ( earlier post )—will be available in three fully equipped trim levels when it joins the lineup in late summer 2013. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2014 Economy Hybrid 255

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APRIL 16, 2014

Illustration of drivetrain in the S60L plug-in hybrid concept. Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) will reveal the Volvo S60L PPHEV (Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) Concept Car at the 2014 Beijing International Auto Show. kWh lithium-ion battery pack installed under the floor of the load compartment. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Volvo Concept Plug 246

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MARCH 28, 2012

E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID Click to enlarge. Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-class diesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2 The E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is based on the E 250 CDI, yet has a higher output and approximately 15% lower fuel consumption. E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID. 35/160 km/h.

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

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OCTOBER 19, 2017

Among its numerous debuts at Busworld Europe in Belgium, Daimler Buses took the wraps off the new Citaro hybrid urban bus. The hybrid powertrain is optionally available for a large number of model variants of the best-selling urban bus, even for the natural-gas-engined Citaro NGT.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Alfa Romeo’s new Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4 is the first ever vehicle from the venerable Italian car maker with a charging port. Until the Tonale Plug-in Hybrid Q4, Alfa Romeo produced zero electrified models. As with any PHEV, actual fuel consumption will depend very much on how diligently users recharge the battery pack.

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AUGUST 27, 2014

Nissan launched its Pathfinder range in the Russian market at the Moscow Motor Show. gasoline engine as well as the hybrid drive system. Production of Pathfinder’s hybrid engine variant will make the St. Petersburg plant Russia’s first to produce a hybrid. For the hybrid version, Pathfinder’s standard 3.5-liter

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Russia Nissan Market Hybrid 300

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APRIL 3, 2014

The MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain serves both the A3 e-tron and the Golf GTE. The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., Example of an MQB plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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DECEMBER 19, 2014

New Volvo Bus 7900 Electric Hybrid (plug-in hybrid) buses ( earlier post ) began scheduled operation in Hamburg on 18 December, coinciding with the opening of the Innovation Route 109. The plug-in hybrids are based on the Volvo 7900 Hybrid, Volvo Buses’ second series-produced hybrid bus model.

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PHEV Hybrid Volvo Charging 316

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MARCH 8, 2013

QX60 Hybrid. Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. will introduce a new gasoline-electric hybrid version of the QX60 crossover into the US lineup this summer, following its world debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize fuel economy of 26 mpg US (9.0

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JUNE 9, 2011

Remy has been awarded a three-year contract for electric motors by ALTe Powertrain Technologies. Under the agreement, Remy HVH 250 electric motors ( earlier post ) will act as an onboard generator to recharge batteries and deliver electric drivetrain traction power for ALTe’s hybrid vehicle powertrain conversions.

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Motor Motors Motoring Recharge 186

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AUGUST 10, 2016

XL Hybrids announced vehicle testing results showing a 26% improvement in miles per gallon on the EPA UDDS (Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule) drive cycle for Ford Transit vans upfitted with XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive Systems. The XL3 Hybrid System is compatible with all Transit wheelbases and roof heights and with both the 3.7

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Ford Hybrid MPG EPA 150

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NOVEMBER 26, 2009

UK-based Elektromotive has appointed The PluginCompany to install networks of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Belgium and Luxembourg. Pilot schemes will see the installation of 20 Elektrobay units in the two countries by the end of this year, ahead of further planned rollouts during 2010. The Elektrobay.

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Luxembourg Belgium Elektrobay Recharge 170

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JULY 24, 2013

Saft has been awarded a contract by MJ EcoPower Hybrid Systems to supply lithium-ion batteries for four new hybrid-powered mobile RTG (Rubber Tired Gantry) cranes serving Houston Harbor in Texas.

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JUNE 17, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has selected Toshiba Corporation’s SCiB battery ( earlier post ) to power two new models of electric vehicles (EV), the i-MiEV and MINICAB-MiEV. The SCiB also generates little heat while recharging, eliminating the need for power to cool the battery module. 20Ah SCiB cell. Click to enlarge.

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Mitsubishi Lithium Titanate Motor Motors 218

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JANUARY 4, 2012

XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept. At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. In February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, Volvo introduced the diesel-electric V60 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) to go on sale in Europe later this year.

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DECEMBER 21, 2009

Iran’s largest car and truck-manufacturing company, Iran-Khodro, will unveil what it calls the Middle-East’s first hybrid bus. “The hybrid system designed in this project was installed on one of Iran-Khodro Diesel Co. The hybrid bus reportedly reduces fuel consumption and emissions for 30-40%.

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MAY 9, 2013

Ford Motor Company selected AeroVironment, Inc. as the preferred installation partner and authorized charging station supplier for the Ford Focus Electric, C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi plug-in electric vehicles. AeroVironment’s 240-volt home charging package will recharge the C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi plug-in hybrids in 2.5

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Ford Charging Fusion North America 239

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JANUARY 29, 2015

SiC PCU under the hood of the Camry hybrid test vehicle. Toyota will begin the on-road testing of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors in Japan this year, using a Camry hybrid prototype and a fuel cell bus. Controls and controllers Fuel Cells Hybrids Power Electronics' Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Camry Hybrid Toyota Hybrid Power 150

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APRIL 13, 2013

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has completed its three-year plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV) demonstration project jointly carried out with Électricité de France (EDF) and the City and the Urban Community of Strasbourg in France. For example, Toyota said, take a user that recharges 1.6 times a day. times a day. times a day.

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Prius Gasoline Toyota Fuel 247

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2009

The Auris HSD Full Hybrid concept. Toyota has provided more detail on the new Auris HSD (Hybrid Synergy Drive) concept, to be unveiled next week at the Frankfurt motor show. The Auris hybrid will be Toyota’s first full hybrid mainstream model in Europe. EV mode allows for electric motor power only for up to 1.25

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Prius Concept Toyota Hybrid 239

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Honda Motor Co. President and CEO Takanobu Ito unveiled the Fit EV Concept electric vehicle and the platform for a mid-size plug-in hybrid electric vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new plug-in hybrid platform showcases Honda’s next-generation, two-motor hybrid technology set to debut in 2012.

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Los Angeles Honda Plug-in Plug 273

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

Enova’s Pre-Transmission Parallel Hybrid System locates the electric motor between the engine and transmission. has delivered the first 70 pre-transmission hybrid drive systems to First Auto Works for application in a hybrid bus. FAW has ordered an additional 150 hybrid drive systems for delivery in 2009.

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Hybrid Auto Auto Industry MPG 150

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JANUARY 28, 2012

Odyne Systems, LLC has delivered seven trucks featuring the Odyne plug-in hybrid propulsion system to utilities and municipalities throughout Wisconsin. Although the county automotive fleet includes hybrids, these are the first hybrid trucks they are putting to work. Manufactured by DUECO, Inc.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014

according to figures from the UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Of these, the bulk were gasoline-electric hybrids. Nissan also recently announced that 1,000 CHAdeMO rapid chargers have now been installed across Europe, with almost 20% of them in the UK. market share.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

BMW unveiled the BMW i8 2+2 plug-in hybrid sports car ( earlier post ) today at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The i8—the first plug-in hybrid vehicle from the BMW Group—will have a manufacturer’s suggest retail price of $135,925 (including destination and handling) when it arrives in US showrooms in spring of 2014.

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BMW Plug-in 2014 MPG 306

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JUNE 24, 2013

During a media event in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen provided a medium dive into details of its two-seater XL1 Super Efficient Vehicle diesel plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) as well as some driving time on local roads and highways. two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5 two-cylinder diesel, 20 kW electric motor and 5.5

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AUGUST 5, 2015

US prices for the 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid electric vehicle ( earlier post )—the first of many Audi e-tron models destined to come to the US—will begin at $37,900. Plug-in hybrid system. Recharging through a 120-volt outlet takes approximately 8 hours. Dealer sets actual price.

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Audi 2016 PHEV Tax Credit 150

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NOVEMBER 2, 2015

More than two and one-half years after the car was first announced ( earlier post ) and more than one year after sales began in Germany and Central Europe ( earlier post ), the US-spec version of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid will begin arriving in US showrooms in the next few weeks. Click to enlarge. The drive unit.

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Audi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 150

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JUNE 22, 2016

The truck has a pantograph on the roof that feeds 750 VDC to the truck’s hybrid electric system. An electrified road is one in which the electricity supply for vehicle propulsion is continuously supplied in order to keep the vehicle moving and to avoid recharging requirements. The test stretch on the E16 is two kilometers long.

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Sweden Electric Electrical Transportation 304

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AUGUST 30, 2012

The two heavy-duty industrial trucks, formerly with diesel engines, were retrofitted with electric motors and other electronics powered by lithium-ion batteries. The vehicles are both Class 8 truck tractors designed to haul loads up to 80,000 pounds. TransPower, in collaboration with EPC Power Corp.,

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Convert California Energy Lithium Ion 286

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APRIL 17, 2014

Besides the power electronics, the equipment includes the 240 kW traction motor and the energy management system. In addition to the provided inductive charging system an additional charging unit for plug-based charging with up to 90 kW has been installed. The Solaris 8.9m adaptive energy management. adaptive energy management.

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Charging Germany Energy Storage Recharge 252

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

The Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID Click to enlarge. Mercedes-Benz will present the Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID at the 63 rd IAA in Frankfurt. The Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 Hybrid system architecture of the Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID. liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (73.5

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