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Mitsubishi to debut eight xEVs in next five years: hybrids, plug-in hybrids, EVs

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Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) plans to introduce eight hybrid (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery-powered (BEV) models by fiscal year 2015 in anticipation that demand for low-carbon, fuel-efficient automobiles will expand worldwide.

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Hybrids and EVs represented about 1% of new car market in France in September

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Sales of hybrid vehicles in France rose 46% last month to account for 0.8% of the market. of the market (300 sales in September), but the offer expanded with the arrival of the Fluence ZE (marketing begins next week, but Renault has 109 registered last month). market share). market share).

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EVs At 23.5% Share In France — Plugins Dip As HEVs Surge

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October’s auto market saw plugin EVs at 23.5% Classic hybrids (HEVs) were the only powertrain that saw YoY growth, with plugins losing ground, though faring better than combustion-only vehicles. The new Citroen. share in France, down from 26.5% year on year. Overall auto volume was 135,532 units, down 13.3%

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Report: Sanyo To Supply NiMH Batteries For Peugeot Diesel-Electric Hybrids

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has reached an agreement to supply NiMH batteries to PSA Peugeot Citroen for its diesel-electric hybrid cars starting in 2011. PSA Peugeot Citroen, a French player that aims to be the world’s first to bring a diesel-electric hybrid to market, is the fifth automaker that Sanyo is expected to supply batteries to.

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Report: Toyota and BMW discussing broad partnership; diesel and hybrid technologies

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In August, Toyota announced a partnership with Ford to develop rear-wheel drive hybrid system for light trucks, among other technologies. Toyota had hoped to expand its market share in Europe mainly with its hybrids, but it has struggled in a region where roughly 60% of passenger cars are powered by diesel engines.

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EVs At 22.5% Share In France — Citroën e-C3 On Top

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Februarys auto market saw plugin EVs at 22.5% The Citroen e-C3 was Frances best selling BEV in February. share in France, down from 26.3% year on year. BEVs were effectively flat YoY, whilst PHEVs lost share. Overall auto volume was 141,568 units, roughly flat YoY. February saw combined EVs at. continued] The post EVs At 22.5%

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Valeo highlighting its micro-hybrid solutions for the US market: i-StARS and ReStart

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Valeo is highlighting its two micro-hybrid systems—the i-StARS belt-driven starter-alternator ( earlier post ) and ReStart, a reinforced starter—for the US market. Valeo launched its first belt-driven starter generator on the Citroen C3 in 2004 and programs with Mercedes, Nissan and PSA followed. Earlier post.)

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