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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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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Entrepreneurs and advocates for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles conversions have taken advantage of the platform to create a petition urging the Administration to extend the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicles (IRC 30D) tax incentives, currently granted for new plug-in vehicles, to plug-in conversions.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2011

Researchers from the University of Michigan and Ford Motor Co. Areas studied related to demand were lubricating grease, frits and glass, air conditioning and portable batteries, as well as batteries for hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric and battery electric vehicles.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Overview of the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. Ford began production of the 2013 C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid vehicle ( earlier post ) at Michigan Assembly in October, and the vehicles are heading for showrooms. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Starting MSRP is $29,995 (after a federal tax credit). Earlier post.).

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JUNE 13, 2014

announced that the Ohio State University (OSU) team was the overall winner of the EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future finals. The OSU team’s engineered 2013 Chevrolet Malibu featured a series-parallel plug-in hybrid drive with E85-fueled engine technology. Pennsylvania State University placed third with its E85 series plug-in hybrid.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2010

-based supercenter chain, plans to install electric vehicle charging stations at several of its Michigan stores. The first charging station was unveiled at the Meijer store in Warren, Michigan (not far from the GM Tech Center), and will be followed by stores in Allen Park and Holland, Michigan. based ChargeNow.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2009

Researchers from Michigan State University have been awarded $2.5 The wave disc engine, a new implementation of wave rotor technology, was earlier developed by the Michigan State group in collaboration with researchers from the Warsaw Institute of Technology. Click to enlarge. Norbert Müller. The Wave Disc Engine. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 25, 2012

GM Global Technology Operations LLC and the Regents of the University of Michigan recently were awarded a US patent (Nº 8,261,860) for a plug-in series hybrid or range-extended electric vehicle powertrain using multiple free piston linear alternator (FPLA) engines. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 4, 2023

Most of the planned projects in the United States are concentrated along a north-south band from Michigan to Alabama. Based on current plans, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Michigan will see the highest growth in battery manufacturing capacity.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2012

The C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid is equipped with a button that enables drivers to choose an electric-only driving mode. In EV: Auto mode, the vehicle automatically takes advantage of plug-in charge, said Kevin Layden, Ford director of Electrification Programs and Engineering. C-MAX Energi.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of US dealers certified to sell its lineup of plug-in electrified vehicles, including the new C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid that is on sale now and delivers the equivalent of 105 mpg combined in electric mode. Ford recently began production of the C-MAX Energi at its Michigan Assembly Plant.

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JULY 24, 2012

The base MSRP for the Prius Plug-in Hybrid is $32,000. The Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced will have an MSRP of $39,525. Both Prius Plug-in models qualify for a federal tax credit of $2,500. Ford’s other electrified vehicles include the Focus Electric; all-new Fusion Hybrid; and the Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid.

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AUGUST 3, 2012

GE researchers, in partnership with Ford Motor Company and the University of Michigan, are developing a smart, miniaturized sensing system that has the potential to significantly extend the life of automotive traction batteries over the conventional battery systems used in electric vehicles today. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 6, 2014

Although sales of plug-in vehicles (plug-in hybrid-electric and battery-electric vehicles, collectively PEVs) in the US climbed more than 80% in 2013 to more than 96,000 units (Tesla has not yet released its final figures) from 52,835 units in 2012 EDTA ), the 2013 results still reflect a meagre new light-duty vehicle market share of ~0.6%

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid. On the heels officially introducing the Focus Electric last week ( earlier post ), Ford revealed two next-generation hybrids—including its first production plug-in hybrid (PHEV)—at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 16, 2022

As part of a Speed Week event in Pontiac, Michigan, Dodge has revealed the 2023 Hornet, a performance-themed compact car—er, crossover—that brings some pint-size punch back to the Dodge lineup.

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AUGUST 14, 2014

The Army will also test and evaluate fuel-efficient tires resulting from projects at its facilities in Warren, Michigan. Michigan State University. DE-FOA-0000991, earlier post.) The largest number of awards (9) in a single area of interest goes to. developing beyond Li-ion battery technologies. Stanford University.

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JANUARY 12, 2011

DTE Energy will provide free charging stations—a $2,500 value—to the first 2,500 Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) owners in Southeastern Michigan. The question isn’t, “Where can I recharge my PEV?” ” because it’s now right there in your garage. In most cases, that will cover the entire cost.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Now, the company is introducing a plug-in hybrid vehicle with an all-electric range of 21 miles for police and government customers. Several unique options are available for the Special Service Plug-In Hybrid Sedan, including a driver spot lamp, a trunk storage vault, trunk ventilation system, and a rear door control-disabling feature.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2013

Ogiso—who earlier in his career had been the chief engineer for the Prius, chief engineer for the Prius family, and chief engineer, product planning—made the remarks at the “2013 Toyota Hybrid World Tour” event the company staged in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The next Prius will feature improved batteries with higher energy density.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

billion in five of its existing Michigan plants, and will work with the city of Detroit and state of Michigan on building a new assembly plant within city limits. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. will invest a total of $4.5 The proposed projects would create nearly 6,500 new jobs. —Mike Manley, CEO, FCA N.V. FCA would invest $1.6

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 5, 2013

Korean battery maker LG Chem opened a plant in Holland, Michigan two years ago, and production of lithium-ion cells for Chevy''s range-extended plug-in Volt is now finally underway. Over the next few months, the Chevrolet Volt will get just that little bit more American--as its battery cells are now produced in the U.S.

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JANUARY 7, 2021

by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research. This is the latest of my occasional updates on long-term trends in U.S. vehicle fuel economy. Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2019. (My My previous update included data through 2017.). gallons per 100 miles to 5.10

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AUGUST 5, 2009

400 million in grants to purchase thousands of plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles for test demonstrations in several dozen locations; to deploy them and evaluate their performance; to install electric charging infrastructure; and to provide education and workforce training to support the transition to advanced electric transportation systems.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2016

A national survey of consumer attitudes towards plug-in electric vehicles suggests that people would prefer control to convenience in many charging scenarios, and also that renewable energy sources are an important component. —“Consumer Preferences for the Charging of Plug-In Electric Vehicles”.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2013

A pair of researchers at the University of Michigan have used “big data” mining techniques to evaluate the impact of adopting plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in the Beijing taxi fleet on life cycle greenhouse gas emissions based on the characterized individual travel patterns. In particular, consumer travel patterns (i.e.,

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

by Michael Sivak. This is the latest of my occasional updates on retrospective, long-term trends in U.S. vehicle fuel economy. Specifically, this study examines actual fuel economy of cars and light trucks (pickup trucks, SUVs, and vans) from 1966 through 2017. Calculated vehicle fuel economy is available going back to 1923. For example, the 17.2

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 27, 2014

Today on Green Car Reports, we delve into some renderings of possible styling for the 2017 Nissan Leaf electric car, give you all of the details on the 2016 Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid, and report on a startup''s claims of a breakthrough in battery design. Michigan-based startup Sakti3 claims its solid-state.'

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Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

The first electrified vehicle for the Dodge brand will be a plug-in hybrid compact utility vehicle (CUV) called the Hornet. The plug-in hybrid which Dodge Hornet R/T will hits dealers next spring starting around $40,000.

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DECEMBER 23, 2016

million to develop and demonstrate plug-in hybrid work trucks (class 7) that reduce fuel consumption by more than 50% and eliminate fuel consumption during stationary operations. Odyne Systems, LLC will receive $2.9 Blue Bird Body Company will receive $4.9 PacifiCorp will receive $3.9 Gas Technology Institute will receive $4.9

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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. Focus Electric, a full battery electric passenger car, will be produced at Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich., CPI, based in Troy, Mich.,

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 15, 2017

That appears to be particularly the case in Michigan, home to the three largest U.S. CHECK OUT: Michigan Gov Snyder Signs 'Corrupt Politics At Its. As Kermit the Frog sang, sometimes it's not easy being green. automakers.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 29, 2017

As a Tesla lawsuit over the state of Michigan's dealership franchise law grinds on, the Silicon Valley automaker scored a recent legal victory. A federal magistrate has ordered two Michigan lawmakers to turn over their communications to the company's lawyers, including emails they sent to lobbyist groups.

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MAY 21, 2014

The majority of the stations are located at GM’s large engineering and corporate facilities in Michigan, where employee EV ownership is growing steadily. Workplace charging is one of the most important things a company can do to raise plug-in electric vehicle awareness and energize employees.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Tesla builds its three different electric models in Fremont, California; the new 2018 Nissan Leaf has just gone into production in Smyrna, Tennessee; and the Chevrolet Bolt EV is built at the Orion Assembly Plant in Michigan. Today, battery-electric cars are built in volume at only three locations across the entire United States.

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Green Car Reports

AUGUST 15, 2014

Building electric cars and plug-in hybrids is great, but what if there''s no place to charge them? Ford is starting a project that will not only give employees a place to charge, but also reduce its corporate carbon emissions.

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

DDOT will receive two 40-foot Proterra Catalyst E2 Max buses, two Proterra 125 kW plug-in chargers and one 500 kW overhead fast-charge system. SMART will receive four 40-foot Proterra Catalyst E2 buses with DuoPower drivetrain technology, four Proterra 125 kW plug-in chargers and one 500 kW overhead fast-charge system.

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