Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2009

billion) through a share offering , of which ¥60 billion (US$670 million) is planned to be used for research and development of more efficient and safer vehicles, with the remainder allocated for capital investment. In addition, the capital investment plan for the above period amounts to ¥150 billion (US$1.7 Tags: Brief.

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Reason enough why the Swift has swiftly clocked sales of over 3 million units in the domestic market since its introduction in India two decades ago. New, three-cylinder fuel-sipping engine One of the key recipients of this investment is the development of the new 1.2-litre litre, four-cylinder, K12C unit.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2009

Canadian government programs that offer rebates to hybrid vehicle buyers are failing to produce environmental benefits commensurate with the cost, according to a study by researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC). If the intention of rebate programs is to replace gas guzzlers with hybrids, they are failing. Chandra et al.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) plans to manufacture a full hybrid version of its C-segment hatchback, Auris, at its UK-based facility in Burnaston, Derbyshire. Production of Toyota’s first European-built full hybrid will kick-off at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd (TMUK) in mid-2010. TMUK represents a total investment of over £1.85

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2010

As part of the new plan, Valeo will devote two-thirds of its advanced research investment to developing technology solutions for downsized internal combustion engines and for hybrid and electric vehicles. Valeo expects to double its sales for technologies linked to CO 2 emissions reduction to €1 billion (US$1.4 billion) in 2020.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2010

Axial Vector Energy Corporation (AVEC) has developed a new hybrid electric drive train comprising a small axial-type, multi-fuel AVEC engine ( earlier post ), an AVEC generator/motor and an all new electric clutch. Tags: Electric (Battery) Engines Hybrids Motors. The new clutch is more than 80% efficient with less than 1% slip.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2010

The new SR1 hybrid concept indicates the Marque’s style direction. The Marque is investing in the Crossover, SUV, and MPV market by developing a special range of products for international markets. Micro-hybrids. Full Hybrid. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Peugeot said it will also target new markets.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 13, 2010

These include the Transit Connect Electric, a small commercial van in 2010; Focus Electric in 2011; two new lithium-ion battery-powered hybrids; and a plug-in hybrid in 2012. The plant also will produce a next-generation hybrid and a plug-in hybrid in 2012. Tags: Batteries Electric (Battery).

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Lotus has earmarked £20 million (US$33 million) for product investment in 2009/10, in addition to the £28 million (US$46 million) already invested in 2008/09. Investment for Lotus Cars will be in future variants of all Lotus products including an automatic gearbox version the Evora for the 2011 model year. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2010

The Drive to Green strategy is based on improving and optimizing the performance of traditional internal combustion engines and transmissions; continuing the roll out of hybrids; promoting electric vehicles; and supporting the development of hydrogen and other zero-emission products. Hybrid and Electric Vehicles. Advanced Powertrains.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The Volkswagen Group will invest around €51.6 billion), the Group will spend most of the total amount to be invested in property, plant and equipment in the Automotive Division on modernizing and extending the product range of all its brands. The investment program we have now resolved will play a significant role in this.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2010

The investment round was co-led by RockPort Capital Partners, an investment fund co-located in Boston and Menlo Park, Calif., Rockport Capital and Ener1 each increased its investment in THINK by $12.5 Ener1 fully intends to invest further resources in THINK. Tags: Batteries Electric (Battery).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2009

the new joint venture company between GS Yuasa and Honda for the manufacturing, sales and R&D of lithium-ion batteries for hybrid vehicles ( earlier post ), held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction of its Osadano Plant in Fukuchiyama, Kyoto. Tags: Brief. Blue Energy Co.,

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2010

A new report from Frost & Sullivan, Implementation Roadmap of CO 2 Tax Banding in European Countries and Impact Analysis on Powertrain and Green Technology Adoption , finds that about 80% of the European vehicle sales is expected to be in the less than 150 g/km CO 2 emission band by 2015.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2010

Hitachi hopes to boost worldwide sales of its lithium-ion and other batteries for use in electric vehicles and smart grids.If This will enable Hitachi to not only bolster output with less investment, but also lower production costs by utilizing Johnson Controls’ expertise in mass production. Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Panasonic Corporation has invested $30 million in Tesla Motors. The investment was made through the purchase of Tesla common stock in a private placement at a price of $21.15 The investment builds upon a multi-year collaboration of the two companies to accelerate the market expansion of the electric vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2010

The partners expect that their joint investment and partnering support will result in accelerated development of fuel cell backup power applications across Europe. Ballard is investing $6 million for a controlling interest in Dantherm Power, in two tranches between 2010 and 2012. Tags: Brief.

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The new Renault Bigster SUV will see a global debut later this year and is expected to go on sale internationally by early 2025. It will get rugged looks and interior bits from the Duster, but there will be more upmarket materials and additional creature comforts to justify the SUV’s higher price tag.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2010

Lithium-ion battery manufacturer EnerDel will invest $237 million in a new manufacturing plant near its Indianapolis headquarters in order to meet anticipated demand for advanced battery systems used in both automotive and stationary smart grid applications. Tags: Brief. The Indiana plant will be financed through a $118.5 Bill Cooke.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

With a 50/50 cost share, the total investment represented by the proposals is $448 million. Proposed vehicles covered under the submission include Dodge Ram 1500 Plug-in Hybrid-electric Vehicles (PHEVs), Chrysler Town & Country PHEVs and Chrysler Town & Country Electric Vehicles (EVs). Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

In June, ISE and Maxwell Technologies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining formation of a strategic alliance to develop and market high-voltage energy storage systems for fuel-efficient, low-emission, hybrid buses and trucks. Tags: Batteries Heavy-duty. Earlier post.).

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EV Connect

AUGUST 22, 2022

Electric vehicle sales continue to surge forward. million global EV sales in 2021, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that EV sales were already up 75% year over year in the first quarter of 2022. Not only that, but many automakers are prioritizing dealers who invest in more charging stations for more EV inventory.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

reduction in Q3 sales year-on-year to €123.2 These investments will have a major impact on Saft’s medium term growth and give Johnson Controls-Saft potential production capacity in the US to meet the needs of Ford and I hope other customers. Saft will complete this investment in 2012. million (US$182 million), and a 13.2%

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It’s a robust list of a variety of models–the majority of which are focused on the hot crossover segment–with total sales of more than 150,000 from six major automaker groups. This list is subjective and weighted toward functionality with an emphasis on fun, but also factors in sales numbers.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2010

The FCHV-adv hydrogen fuel cell hybrid. CEP’s activities are supported by the German Government, which is investing around €2 billion (US$2.7 We firmly believe that fuel cell hybrid vehicles will play a major role in reducing emissions and achieving sustainable mobility, alongside petrol and plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles.

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Plugs and Cars

DECEMBER 16, 2008

The announcement that BYD, the Chinese battery giant turned automaker, has actually begun selling its plug-in hybrid, is pretty big news. Earlier this year Warren Buffet invested over $200 million in the company (10% share). Tags: plug-in cars byd. Shares rose about 15% on the Hong Kong stock exchange Monday.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2010

EVI is a government-led global initiative that will collaborate with relevant industry, academic, and end-user stakeholders to scale-up electric vehicle sales. Strategic Public Investment in Electric Vehicle Innovation. Tags: Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Policy. Information Sharing on Targets and Best Practices.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2009

GE says the planned facility will produce approximately 10 million sodium-metal halide cells each year—equivalent to 900 MWh of energy storage, or enough to support 1,000 GE hybrid locomotives. The first application will be GE’s hybrid locomotive, which will be commercialized in 2010. Battery Requirements for Hybrid Locomotives.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 25, 2010

Projected EV charging station unit sales by region. The governments of China, Japan, and Korea have all promised to invest in EV charging infrastructure and are providing incentives toward the purchase of EVs. The distribution of charging equipment sales will vary by region, according to Pike. Source: Pike Research.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2010

to develop, manufacture and market rechargeable lithium-ion batteries for hybrid electric vehicles and other applications. In January, HVE introduced new cells targeted at plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, a first for the Hitachi Group. Tags: Batteries. Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd. and Hitachi Maxwell Ltd. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2010

GE has already invested more than $150 million in developing battery technologies, and the tax credit will supplement GE’s investments in the new product line that will serve the rail, marine, mining, telecommunications and utility sectors. Tags: Batteries Biomass Policy. Other battery awards were: Grantee Description.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2010

earlier post) , announced $60 million in Series E funding co-led by existing investors Foundation Asset Management (FAM) and Oak Investment Partners. Boston-Power has attracted $185 million in investment since being founded in 2005. Tags: Batteries. Li-ion battery manufacturer Boston-Power, Inc. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2010

end production of Mercury vehicles in the fourth quarter of this year to fully devote its financial, product development, production and marketing, sales and service resources toward further growing its core Ford brand while enhancing the Lincoln brand. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Manufacturers. Ford Motor Company said it will.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2010

BYD and Daimler will invest RMB 600 million (about US$88 million, €72 million) to use as registered capital for the joint venture. BYD introduced its F3DM dual-mode hybrid electric vehicle to the world in December 2008 and started direct sales to individual customers in March 2010. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2009

A newly released University of Michigan study found widespread consumer interest in buying plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; however, the cost of the cars is much more influential than environmental and other non-economic factors as a predictor of purchase probabilities. Source: Curtin et al. 2009) Click to enlarge. —Richard Curtin.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 5, 2009

The research and development costs at Mazda are expected to cost the company $3.3billion over the next three years ending in March, 2012 – this includes investment for environment and safety-related developments including a series of next-generation products.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

The UK-based micro-hybrid specialist Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will contribute its TIGERS (turbo-generator integrated gas energy recovery system) technology ( earlier post ) to the recently announced Vehicle Integrated Powertrain Energy Recovery (VIPER) project ( earlier post ). Liquid cooled version of TIGERS. Click to enlarge.

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