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Chrysler Group launches second phase of PHEV minivan project

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Three plug-in hybrid-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivans ( earlier post ) went into service with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), bringing to 25 the total number of such vehicles on US roads. Components of the flex-fuel PHEV minivan. Other deployments are in Arizona, North Carolina and Michigan.

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Toyota to invest $1.3B to build EVs at its Kentucky plant

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It’s also adding a battery pack assembly line, with batteries being supplied by Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina. In October 2023, Toyota announced it would invest an additional $8 billion in its North Carolina EV battery plant, which it first announced in December 2021, to make batteries for its EVs and PHEVs.

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Honda brings FCV Concept to N. America, promises new EV and PHEV models by 2018

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Honda also used the venue to announce that it will offer several next-generation, advanced powertrain vehicles, including a new battery-electric model and plug-in hybrid model by 2018. Additionally, Honda said it plans further application of its two- and three-motor hybrid systems in the years to come. Earlier post.)

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FPL Group and Duke Energy Pledge 10-year, $600M+ Commitment to Transition Fleets to PHEVs and EVs

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and Duke Energy last week announced a 10-year commitment to transition their company cars and trucks to plug-in hybrid or all-electric vehicles. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins. FPL Group, Inc. The announcement was made during the Clinton Global Initiative ’s (CGI) fifth annual meeting in New York City. Lew Hay, FPL Group chairman and CEO.

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Celgard Seeks DOE Grant for Expansion of Electric Drive Vehicle Battery Separator Capacity

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The proposed capacity expansion would be implemented at Celgard’s existing Charlotte, North Carolina, facility and at an additional manufacturing facility that would be built at a second US location in the Southeast. In December 2008, Celgard received a $2.3-million Earlier post.).

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EcoCAR Teams Roll Out Architectures; Plug-in Li-ion Packs and Renewable Energy Common Attributes

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Students were encouraged to explore a variety of solutions including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, fuel cell, electric, and extended range electric vehicles. Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). Fuel Cell Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (FCPHEV). Extended Range Electric Vehicles (EREV).

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DOE awarding $6M to 11 projects to accelerate alternative fuel vehicle market growth

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The Southeast AFV Demonstration Initiative (SADI) will carry out a multi-fuel, multi- state vehicle demonstration program complete with vehicles, driver education and marketing strategies to help incorporate alternative fuels into new fleets and industry sectors in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.