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A123: Increasing 48V battery power up to ~25 kW enables advanced mild hybrid capabilities with greater fuel savings

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Improving battery power to such as level would further enable hybridization to near-HEV levels as well as engine downsizing, thereby enabling fuel economy improvements beyond the current 10-15% MHEV limit.

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Volvo to unveil XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at Detroit show; system targeted for US and China markets

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At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. It is also possible while recharging the car to heat or cool the passenger compartment, reserving more battery power to propel the car. XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept.

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A123 Systems Withdraws from Fiat 500 EV Project

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The Detroit Free Press reports that Chrysler is looking for a new battery supplier after A123 Systems withdrew from the Fiat 500 electric vehicle project after the battery maker reported a second-quarter loss of $34.2 company with a battery plant in Livonia, announced their partnership last March. million a year earlier.

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Daimler Truck North America and Cummins collaborate to upfit Freightliner Cascadia with hydrogen fuel cell powertrains

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Depending on the customer application and energy infrastructure considerations, hydrogen-powered vehicles can absolutely complement battery-powered electric vehicles in accelerating our carbon-neutral journey.

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Jeep adds new Willys 4xe to PHEV lineup

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At the 2022 Detroit Auto Show, Jepp introduced the new heritage-inspired 2023 Jeep Wrangler Willys 4xe to Wrangler 4xe electrified lineup. In this mode the powertrain will use battery power first, then add in propulsion from the 2.0-liter liter turbocharged I-4 when the battery reaches minimum state of charge.

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Linamar introduces Agilit-e rear axle hybrid power unit for OEMs; FWD Cadillac SRX converted to AWD plug-in hybrid as demo

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Global automotive supplier Linamar Corporation has developed a fully-integrated, compact, modular and scalable twin-motor bolt-on rear axle unit to enable hybrid all-wheel drive applications: the Agilit-e Hybrid Power Unit. ratio), which is bolted to its respective half shaft.

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Chrysler Group partnering with NextEnergy to evaluate vehicle-to-grid technology

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Detroit-based NextEnergy is a non-profit energy-technology and business accelerator. The battery-powered minivans are connected to a charging module that, using NextEnergy technology, can simulate any electrical grid in the world.

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