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AUGUST 19, 2010

The US government’s General Services Administration (GSA) this summer took delivery of the first of more than 5,600 hybrid vehicles ordered earlier this year, and will make the vehicles—almost all of which are Ford Fusion hybrids—available to various federal agencies under GSA lease agreements as they are delivered.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Ioxus hybrid ultracapacitors. earlier post ) has developed and is in production with a hybrid capacitor, a combination of an ultracapacitor and a lithium-ion battery, with an energy density 115% higher than standard electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs). Taiyo Yuden also recently introduced a new hybrid Li-ion capacitor.

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DECEMBER 8, 2009

Reported US sales of hybrids. Reported US sales of hybrids rose 21% year-on-year by volume in November 2009 to 20,003 units. Overall light-duty vehicle sales were essentially flat for the month, according to figures from Autodata, with 746,928 units sold in November 2009, compared to 746,789 units in November 2008. of LS sales.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Surfrider Camry CNG Hybrid. Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA has partnered with the Surfrider Foundation to create a specially modified Camry Hybrid fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG). The CNG system in the Surfrider Camry hybrid was built by Metal Crafters of Fountain Valley, Calif.; The CNG Camry Hybrid retains the 2.4-liter,

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

Hydraulic Hybrid Systems , LLC (HHS), a recently-formed subsidiary of Lightning Hybrids Inc. earlier post ), is partnering with Equipment Maintenance Innovators (EMI-Global) to distribute HHS hydraulic hybrid retrofit systems for light- and medium-duty commercial fleet vehicles. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Fleet Hybrid Market Denver 252

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NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Cumulative sales of hybrid vehicles in the fleet sector will total nearly 4 million worldwide between 2009 and 2015, according to a recent report from Pike Research. Manufacturers are beginning to turn their attention beyond light duty vehicles to the efficiency opportunities for hybrid drive in heavy trucks. Clint Wheelock.

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OCTOBER 23, 2009

has introduced a fuel-efficient, high-performance diesel hybrid electric powertrain, “Q-Force”. million contract ( earlier post ) to develop a diesel hybrid electric version of its Alternative Mobility Vehicle (AMV) “Aggressor.” ( Earlier post.). Tags: Diesel Hybrids. Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc.

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MARCH 29, 2010

The halfway stage has been reached in the three-year fleet trial of the Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid in the London area. Since August 2008, ten light-duty trucks equipped with hybrid drive systems have clocked around 265,000 km (164,663 miles) in eight fleets operated by customers. Fumio Akikawa, head of the Global Hybrid Center.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2010

Daimler has been awarded the German Sustainability Award 2010 for most sustainable products/services for the Mercedes-Benz Atego BlueTec Hybrid. Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz Atego BlueTec Hybrid addresses various challenges to sustainability. Atego BlueTec Hybrid. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 4, 2010

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has begun sales of Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid trucks in Hong Kong. Following the recently announced orders from Ireland and Australia, Hong Kong is now the third market for hybrid trucks outside the company’s home market of Japan. Tags: Brief. Daimler AG owns 85% of MFTBC shares.

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JUNE 4, 2010

Verizon has purchased 576 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrids. The 2010 Silverado Hybrid is a full-size, fully-capable, V8-powered two-mode hybrid truck that delivers up to a 40% improvement in city cycle fuel economy. Tags: Brief. V-8 engine to operate in its more economical V-4 mode for longer periods.

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

Under the terms of the agreement, Delphi will supply Allison Transmission with key hybrid drive system components and energy storage systems. This grant will further increase US capacity to manufacture hybrid propulsion systems for the commercial truck market. Tags: Brief.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The California Air Resources Board announced that a financial incentive program has helped put more than 650 hybrid trucks and buses on California roads. More than 300 of the vehicles are classified as heavy-duty trucks and more than 200 are classified as light-duty trucks. Tags: Brief.

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APRIL 16, 2010

Hybrid Kinetic Motors Corporation (HK Motors), the American Public Gas Association (APGA) and NGVAmerica have formed a strategic collaboration to promote the mass production and sales of natural gas-powered hybrid passenger vehicles. Key actions of the collaboration include: Promoting consumer interest in natural gas hybrids.

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MARCH 4, 2010

Eaton Corporation’s hybrid systems have collectively accumulated more than 30 million miles of service throughout the world. The more than 2,400 Eaton hybrid systems in use today are on delivery trucks, buses, refuse and utility vehicles and other commercial applications. Tags: Brief.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

is developing and shipping diesel hybrid vehicles to the US Army’s Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) National Automotive Center (NAC), with funding support through the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), and project administration through Alion. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 16, 2010

will introduce a new Prius minivan equipped with Li-ion batteries early next year—the first of a coming rollout of hybrids equipped with Li-ion packs. A hybrid vehicle that Toyota plans to introduce around 2015 will also offer a choice between the two batteries. Tags: Brief. The Nikkei reports that Toyota Motor Corp.

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

Rendering of the Gen 2 series plug-in hybrid powertrain under development. A Bloomfield, Michigan startup is developing light- and medium-duty series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain systems—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. Tags: Conversions Hybrids Plug-ins.

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OCTOBER 31, 2010

Hybrid electric locomotive sales will have an increasing presence in global rail markets between 2015 and 2020, according to a new report from Pike Research. During that period, hybrid locomotive sales will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.4% This would translate into a need for storage of 116.4

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DECEMBER 13, 2009

million cars and light trucks will be sold in the United States. million cars and light trucks this year. of 2010 sales will be hybrids, about 2.2% In 2009, hybrid market share will be approximately 2.8%. Tags: Brief. The industry is currently tracking to sell approximately 10.3

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has sold ten Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid ( earlier post ) trucks to Ireland’s leading utility company, the Electricity Supply Board (ESB), in Dublin. MFTBC is planning to expand its hybrid trucks business into targeted export markets starting in 2010. Tags: Brief.

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MAY 11, 2010

Eaton Corporation has selected A123 Systems to supply battery systems for production of a hybrid power system to be installed on a Ford F550-based Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). Eaton’s integrated charging system also charges the battery in less than 6 hours.

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MARCH 15, 2010

The Hamburger Hochbahn Transit Company is running two Mercedes-Benz series hybrid Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid buses in a field test. The articulated Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid ( earlier post ) can travel for stretches solely on electric power provided by the Li-ion battery pack without using its diesel engine. Tags: Brief.

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OCTOBER 5, 2009

Reported hybrid sales by month. In the aftermath of the summer sales boom fueled by the US Cash for Clunkers program, September 2009 light duty vehicles sales dropped back to pre-incentive lows. With 745,997 cars and light duty trucks sold in September, according to Autodata, sales were down 22.7% Click to enlarge. year-on-year.

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MARCH 18, 2010

million in rebates for plug-in hybrid and zero emissions vehicles as part of an overall $42.3 battery electric or fuel cell) and plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicles and up to $20,000 for the purchase of ARB-certified or approved zero-emission commercial vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis. Tags: Brief.

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Plug-in California Emissions Plug 225

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MAY 14, 2010

Suzuki Motor Corporation’s newly developed Swift Plug-in Hybrid, unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2009 as a concept ( earlier post ), gained type approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on 12 May. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Japan Plug-ins. Click to enlarge. Swift PHEV.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Reported US sales of hybrids. Reported US sales of hybrids in October 2009 rose 11.4% Reported hybrid sales include those from Toyota, Ford, Honda, GM and Nissan; Mercedes-Benz is not breaking out sales of its new S400 Hybrid. Monthly new vehicle market share for reported hybrid sales. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 24, 2010

Ford Motor Company, moving to create a center of excellence in Michigan for vehicle electrification, is investing $135 million to design, engineer and produce key components for the company’s next-generation hybrid-electric vehicles. A C-MAX hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric model for Europe in 2013.

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AUGUST 30, 2010

Citroën will offer the e-HDi micro-hybrid system as an option on the new DS4, to be revealed at the 2010 Paris Motor Show; the DS4 is expected to go on sale later in 2011. DS4 can be specified with Citroen’s micro-hybrid e-HDi technology, which is available from launch on versions powered by the HDi 110 engine. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 15, 2010

CPI), a wholly-owned US subsidiary of LG Chem, to provide batteries for certain future Eaton hybrid electric drive systems. The demand for hybrid commercial vehicles will continue to grow globally, and LG Chem and CPI have made important advancements in battery technology and future production capability here in western Michigan.

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APRIL 28, 2010

Lexus has brought its Hybrid Bicycle concept, first introduced at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, to the UK, in conjunction with the announcement of Lexus’ title sponsorship of the Great British Bike Ride, a four-day charity fun ride that will see hundreds of cyclists following a course from Land’s End to the home of English rugby at Twickenham.

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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. Tags: Europe Hybrids. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Bench testing showed a general improvement of CO and HC emissions due to the decrease of engine idling time (pre-Cat CO and THC reduction of 16% and 9% respectively) and to accelerated DOC light-off leading to substantial downstream CO and THC reduction (78% and 18%, respectively). PM engine-out emissions are unaffected by mild hybridization.

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Fuel Economy Diesel GM Emissions 225

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NOVEMBER 27, 2009

The series hybrid system in a cutaway chassis. Currently all of the world’s car makers are looking at electric or hybrid propulsion vehicles. The original gasoline engine and transmission system were removed and replaced with a hybrid propulsion system developed by Delta. Photo: Business Wire. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

The funding will be used to support the development of Wrightspeed’s Digital DriveSystem—an extended-range hybrid electric drive system targeted at high fuel consumption (e.g., The motors are light—approximately 40 lbs (18 kg)—and high power, delivering up to 250 hp (186 kW). Wrightspeed, Inc., Earlier post.).

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MAY 17, 2010

The new buses, which will be hybrids, will be 15% more fuel efficient than existing hybrid buses, and 40% more efficient than conventional diesel double deckers and much quieter on the streets. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.) A glass ‘swoop’ at the rear and offside pick out the two staircases and provide a dramatic visual effect.

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MARCH 29, 2010

The State of Minnesota Department of Transportation (MN-DOT) has approved two ISE bus manufacturer partners—New Flyer and ElDorado—to supply their chassis together with ISE’s gasoline series hybrid-electric drive system as a qualified option under the terms of the recently released contract. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.)

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