Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2010

Ford Motor Company has awarded Toshiba a major contract to supply electric drive motors for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Toshiba Corporation will expand manufacturing capacity at its plant in Houston, Texas for production of the high-performance drive motors for HEV, PHEV and EV applications.

2012 231

2012 Houston Motor Motors 231

Green Car Congress

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.

2015 225

2015 Fleet Hybrid Plug-in 225

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 4, 2024

Each family will be adding electric siblings, but at the end of 2023, LR and RR still has its wheels firmly planted in the internal combustion world with the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) its current furthest reach into electrification. This is the old school turbocharged and supercharger mild hybrid; you can find the PHEV review here.

Hybrid 61

Hybrid Land Rover Range PHEV 61

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

BMW is developing a serial production plug-in hybrid electric sports car based on the BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept study shown at the Frankfurt motor show in 2009. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins. Earlier post.) seconds, with an average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle (KV01) of 3.76

Plug-in 210

Plug-in BMW Concept Plug 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2010

By doing so, Stephens said, GM will lower cost and improve performance, quality, reliability and manufacturability of electric motors by controlling design, materials selection and production processes. down to the manufacture of the component wires. In the future, electric motors might become as important to GM as engines are now.

GM 246

GM Motor Motors Motoring 246

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2010

CPI), a wholly-owned US subsidiary of LG Chem, to provide batteries for certain future Eaton hybrid electric drive systems. The announcement was made today during a groundbreaking celebration at CPI’s new battery cell manufacturing facility in Holland that was attended by President Barack Obama and Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm.

Eaton 218

Eaton Power Powered Hybrid 218

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2009

MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroën Group will expand their EV partnership to develop plug-in hybrid vehicles. As a result of that earlier agreement, PSA and MMC are developing an electric vehicle for Europe based on the i MiEV, to be manufactured by MMC and sold under Peugeot brand, in parallel to Mitsubishi’s own European i MiEV.

Mitsubishi 150

Mitsubishi i-MiEV Plug-in Plug 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2010

Intelligent Energy, Lotus Engineering, LTI Vehicles and TRW Conekt, with funding from the UK Government’s Technology Strategy Board, unveiled a full performance, zero-emissions Fuel Cell Hybrid London taxi. Intelligent Energy’s fuel cells feature metallic plate construction, and are designed for low-cost mass manufacture.

Taxi 236

Taxi Plug-in Fuel Hybrid 236

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2010

The new SR1 hybrid concept indicates the Marque’s style direction. Micro-hybrids. Full Hybrid. Peugeot says this will be the first diesel hybrid on the market and will be followed by other Peugeot HYbrid4 models. HYbrid4 Plug-in. The SR1 Hybrid Concept. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

Downsizing 218

Downsizing Plug-in Hybrid Concept 218

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2009

The focus of the joint venture is to develop, manufacture and sell complete vehicle traction battery systems for use in hybrid electric and pure electric passenger vehicles and heavy duty truck and bus applications in China. Tags: Batteries China Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins.

China 186

China Hybrid Motor Motors 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2010

The European Investment Bank and PSA Peugeot Citroën signed a €200-million (US$259-million) loan agreement to finance the carmaker’s program to develop plug-in hybrid vehicles. billion in loans to carmakers and automotive equipment manufacturers. Tags: Europe Hybrids Plug-ins. Of that figure, €6.7

Plug-in 170

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Financing 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2009

Enova brought its Ze (zero emissions) commercialized all-electric step-van to the Plug-in 2009 conference in Long Beach. Engineered specifically for urban delivery routes and service/maintenance operations, the Enova Ze plug-in step van drive system offers a range of up to 150 miles per charge and can reach a top speed of 65 mph.

Plug-in 170

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Kansas City 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2010

The V70 plug-in hybrid demonstrator highlights Volvo’s current PHEV architecture: front-wheel drive combustion engine, electric motor on the rear axle. Gustavsson said that in the medium- to long-term, Volvo would consider a series hybrid architecture—i.e., Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

Plug-in 170

Plug-in Volvo All-Electric Plug 170

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2009

in conjunction with Odyne and Vanair Manufacturing, has introduced a Plug-In Hybrid Underground Utility Vehicle (HUUV). With enough power for plastic pipe fusing, the truck’s hybrid drive system powers an air compressor, exportable power, and an auxiliary climate control system. Tags: Brief. DUECO Inc.,

Plug-in 150

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

billion in federal grant monies awarded to accelerate the manufacturing and deployment of hybrid electric vehicles and new-generation batteries for a project to develop, validate, and deploy 220 advanced plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins. Earlier post.).

Chrysler 186

Chrysler Plug-in Plug Hybrid 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Of those earmarks, about 156 (worth about $374 million) deal with advanced energy storage, ground vehicle technology, power electronics and motors, composites, renewable hydrocarbon fuels, synthetic fuels and biofuels, hydrogen fuel cells, plug-in hybrids, renewable power generation, and so on. Of those, 24 projects worth $55.7

2010 240

2010 Li-ion Manufacturer Energy Storage 240

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 24, 2009

The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC)—an organization whose members are Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company—is seeking requests for proposal information (RFPIs) for four projects related to advanced battery development for hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and electric vehicles.

Energy Storage 225

Energy Storage Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles 225

Plug In Partners

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

I t wasn't that long ago that I remember a Chrysler ad that bragged about how its new Charger, with the big V 8, was a hybrid. The Korean automaker's promised to put a hybrid subcompact, a hybrid mid-size and a plug-in competitor to the Chevrolet Volt on the road within five years. it burned gas and rubber.

Plug-in 100

Plug-in Plug Manufacturer Chrysler 100

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2010

The Volt MPV5 is one of 37 production and concept vehicles being shown by GM and its joint venture partners at Auto China 2010, including the Cadillac Converj extended range electric concept vehicle ( earlier post ); and the Cadillac XTS Platinum plug-in two-mode hybrid concept ( earlier post ). Electrification in China.

Volt 225

Volt Cadillac Chevrolet Plug-in 225

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2009

Ford Motor Company has developed an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that communicates directly with the electric grid. All 21 of Ford’s fleet of plug-in hybrid Escapes eventually will be equipped with the vehicle-to-grid communications technology.

Grid 284

Grid Plug-in Plug Ford 284

Green Car Congress

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%.

Iran 199

Iran Hybrid Recharge Universal 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2009

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Navistar Corporation for negotiation of a cost-shared award of up to $10 million to develop, test, and deploy plug-in hybrid electric school buses. The initial Enova Charge Depleting 25/80-kW hybrid-electric powertrains incorporate a 22.5 Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

Plug-in 150

Plug-in Plug Hybrid Lithium Ion 150

Green Car Congress

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.

Michigan 186

Michigan Ford North America Hybrid 186

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2010

Organizations representing auto manufacturers, electric utilities and the electric drive industry are calling on President Obama to establish a new National Electric Fuel Task Force to help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and the necessary infrastructure. Tags: Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Policy.

Obama 231

Obama Plug-in Auto Industry Plug 231

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2010

a developer and manufacture of axial flux motors, hybrid drive trains and generator sets ( earlier post ), will demonstrate a plug-in hybrid version of the iconic London Black Cab featuring EVO’s DuoDrive system at the. Hybrid vehicle in urban and extra urban environments. Click to enlarge. EVO Electric Ltd.,

Plug-in 199

Plug-in Taxi Motor Motors 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2010

Chinese consumers led in their consideration of a plug-in vehicle purchase. According to a new survey by Ernst & Young’s Global Automotive Center, roughly 60% of respondents in China said they would consider purchasing a plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle. Click to enlarge. Mike Hanley.

Purchase 210

Purchase Plug-in Plug Chinese 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2009

Costs of light-duty plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) are high—largely due to their lithium-ion batteries—and unlikely to drastically decrease in the near future, according to a new report from the National Research Council (NRC). Transitions to Alternative Transportation Technologies—Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles”.

Plug-in 186

Plug-in Plug PHEV Hybrid 186

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2010

A European automotive manufacturer has contracted UK-based lithium-ion energy systems supplier, Axeon and engineering firm Ricardo to supply and integrate an advanced, lightweight battery pack for an advanced plug-in hybrid vehicle. Tags: Brief.

Plug-in 170

Plug-in Plug Lithium Ion Batteries 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

According to a new report from Pike Research, worldwide adoption of plug-in hybrid (PHEVs) and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) will grow quickly over the next five years, with sales totaling 3.2 PHEVs and BEVs will complement, rather than displacing, the market for conventional hybrid electric vehicles.

2015 218

2015 Plug-in 2010 Plug 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

A collaboration led by the UK’s Cranfield University has developed a retrofit plug-in hybrid conversion system for a conventional internal combustion engine vehicle. This transformed the van into a hybrid vehicle capable of achieving an all-electric range of more than 20 km (12 miles) on one charge. Earlier post.).

Plug-in 150

Plug-in Plug Lead Acid Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 1, 2009

A V70 plug-in hybrid demonstrator. Swedish energy company Vattenfall and the Volvo Car Corporation are launching an industrial joint venture partnership to introduce plug-in hybrids on the market by 2012. The Volvo V70 Plug-in hybrid demonstration car fuelling up at a public charging station. Earlier post.)

Volvo 150

Volvo Plug-in PHEV Diesel 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2009

The ESN brings together private firms, research institutions and public agencies focused on bringing new energy technologies to market through leveraging Indiana’s manufacturing sector and R&D capabilities. Tags: Heavy-duty Hybrids Plug-ins. Private and institutional investors have already pledged nearly $1.5

Indiana 150

Indiana Plug-in Bright Automotive Plug 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2010

The Schaeffler Hybrid. The Schaeffler Group has developed the “Schaeffler Hybrid” as part of an advanced development project to enable a practical comparison of the various options available for e-mobility. The Schaeffler Hybrid features a combustion engine from a basic vehicle, a central electric motor and two wheel hub motors.

Hybrid 210

Hybrid Cayenne Lithium Ion Electric 210

Baua Electric

MARCH 19, 2024

This all-new platfrom which will first be launched in China sometime this year will spawn a Hector-sized SUV, Innova-sized MPV and even a Honda Civic sized sedan with petrol, strong hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric vehicle options.

India 52

India Motor Motors Motoring 52

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Intersil Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of high-performance analog, mixed signal and power management semiconductors, introduced a system solution for hybrid and electric vehicle (HEV/EV) battery management control, featuring an automotive-grade Li-Ion battery management system and safety monitor. ISL78600 Management System.

Electric Vehicles 218

Electric Vehicles Hybrid Batteries Battery 218

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 19, 2009

million award ( earlier post ) from the Department of Energy (DOE) to support expansion of its power electronics engineering capabilities as well as the establishment of a new manufacturing operation in Kokomo, Indiana. million to advance the development of low-cost manufacturing of electric drive vehicles (EDV) in the United States.

Manufacturer 199

Manufacturer Indiana Power Powered 199

Green Car Congress

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.

Hybrid 258

Hybrid Market Taiwan Vehicles 258