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APRIL 6, 2021

Nissan announced that cumulative sales of vehicles with its e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ) surpassed 500,000 units at the end of March. The e-POWER system uses a highly efficient gasoline engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Researchers from the University of Cambridge, in association with Boeing, have successfully tested a light aircraft powered by a parallel hybrid-electric propulsion system, in which an electric motor and gasoline engine work together to drive the propeller. Bio-Electric-Hybrid-Aircraft.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Mazda is offering the choice of five SKYACTIV engines (two diesels and three gasoline powerplants) coupled with six-speed manual or automatic transmissions in the Mazda6. A full capacitor charge is enough to run the vehicle’s electrical systems for a minute or so. Standard Power. High Power. Standard Power.

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MPG Diesel Gasoline-Electric Fuel Economy 311

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MAY 15, 2014

The Odyne plug-in hybrid drive system for medium- and heavy-duty trucks now incorporates new technology capable of providing scalable pure sine exportable power of up to 6 kW or greater from the hybrid battery system to power large electrical loads, equipment and tools.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

and Clemson University have partnered to advance development of electric-vehicle batteries that charge faster, last longer and can be scaled to fit a variety of vehicle classes. ATLIS, a startup company based in Arizona, is developing battery cells and packs to power the Atlis XP Platform and XT pickup truck. ATLIS Motor Vehicles, Inc.

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Universal Battery Batteries Motor 385

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JULY 28, 2022

Yamato Transport and Commercial Japan Partnership Technologies Corporation (CJPT) will begin studying the standardization and commercialization of replaceable and rechargeable cartridge batteries. Reduce the recharging burden: The burden related to the installation of recharging infrastructure can be reduced.

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Commercial Standards Transportation Battery 225

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FEBRUARY 24, 2013

liter twin-turbo V8 gasoline engine and a low-weight electric motor to deliver combined output of 903 bhp (673 kW) and a maximum torque figure of 900 N·m (664 lb-ft). Combined cycle emissions are under 200 g/km; an all-electric mode offers up to 10 km (6.2 The McLaren P1 combines a substantially revised mid-mounted 3.8-liter

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2013

Among the findings were: The plug-ins achieved an average 46% reduction in fuel consumption compared to conventional gasoline vehicle of similar size with an average charging frequency of 1.1 A direct correlation between the recharging frequency and fuel consumption: higher charging frequency leads to lower fuel consumption.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2014

Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) will reveal the Volvo S60L PPHEV (Petrol Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) Concept Car at the 2014 Beijing International Auto Show. The driver selects the required driving mode via three buttons: Pure, Hybrid or Power. The recharging time varies with the amperage. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Plug-in Volvo Concept Plug 246

Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2012

Ford Focus Electric. The Fit EV battery can be recharged in less than 3 hours from a low charge indicator illumination point with its 6.6 Honda Fit EV Efficiency Comparison. EPA Combined MPGe. Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Nissan Leaf. kW, 32A on-board charger and a 240-volt circuit.

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OCTOBER 13, 2018

Mercedes-Benz is delivering the first new third-generation plug-in hybrids—labelled EQ Power—to customers now and over the coming months. kWh battery in the hybrid vehicles is paired with either a gasoline engine or, for the first time, a diesel engine. kWh/100 km). Earlier post.). kWh/100 km). Earlier post.).

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Plug-in Mercedes Plug Hybrid 305

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JUNE 9, 2020

Toyota has launched the new model RAV4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) through dealerships in Japan. It also achieves an all-electric driving range of 95 kilometers (59 miles), and a hybrid fuel economy of 22 km/L (51.7 The fifth generation RAV4 was released in April 2019.

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JANUARY 26, 2023

Renault is launching electric retrofit kits in France in partnership with R-FIT. The Renault 5 electric retrofit kit will go on sale in France in September 2023 while the kit for the Twingo will be made available at a later date. These kits can be installed on the popular Renault 4, Renault 5 and first generation Twingo.

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Kits France Gasoline-Electric Electric 307

Green Car Congress

APRIL 11, 2014

A comprehensive survey of major power management control algorithms for hybrid-electric (HEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) proposes that future work will need to consider the vehicle as part of a larger system which can be optimized at an even larger scale. —Malikopoulos (2014).

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 24, 2025

The New Terminal One will have what its creators have said is the largest solar array at any US airport, which will power a fleet of electric vehicles used at the terminal both landside and airside. MWh of battery energy storage to balance electrical demand and improve power quality. MW of fuel cells and 1.5

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Solar Power Powered Vehicles 85

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Currently, there’s an ongoing debate about the future of the electric vehicle, which Hyundai condensed into two approaches: Store more electricity on-board using more/larger batteries. Create electricity on-board with hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology. Hyundai is taking the second approach. —John Krafcik.

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Tucson Honda Hyundai Concept 324

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APRIL 24, 2020

The new Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport premium compact SUVs are now available with plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technology, with an electric-only range of up to 66 km (41 miles) and CO 2 emissions as low as 32 g/km. Total power and torque output for both modes is 309 PS (227 kW) and 540 N·m.

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AUGUST 24, 2018

Jaguar Classic has confirmed it will offer all-electric E-types for sale. Deliveries of the first electric E-type vehicles are expected to start from summer 2020. Jaguar Classic is targeting a range in excess of 170 miles for all-electric E-types, helped by the car’s low curb weight and sleek aerodynamics.

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MARCH 21, 2011

This system that we have gives you capacitor-like power with battery-like energy. This kind of performance could lead to phones that charge in seconds or laptops that charge in minutes, as well as high-power lasers and defibrillators that don’t need time to power up before or between pulses.

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Nickel Metal Hydride Li-ion Lithium Ion Charging 319

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FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Announced at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference in Atlanta, the partnership will collaborate on new materials, processes and components to commercialize the aluminum-air battery, which could significantly extend electric vehicle range. Batteries Electric (Battery)' kWh/kg of Al—second only to the Li-air battery (13.0

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Energy Battery Batteries Honolulu 357

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APRIL 6, 2023

Hyundai revealed the all-new 2024 Kona Electric, Limited, and N Line models in its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The second-generation Kona customers can choose from electric and internal combustion powertrains, including a sporty N Line version. Kona Electric, equipped with the 64.8 Earlier post.)

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New York Hyundai Electric Electrical 300

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MARCH 28, 2012

Daimler will introduce the Mercedes-Benz E 400 HYBRID—equipped with a V6 gasoline engine—into in the US market, and later in other countries such as Japan and China. Electric range. This diesel hybrid will be available in the European market as a Saloon and Estate from the third quarter 2012. Earlier post.). Motor torque.

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

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APRIL 3, 2014

The first two mainstream plug-in hybrid electric vehicles from the Volkswagen Group—e.g., The new Mark 7 Golf, which is MQB-based, offers gasoline; diesel; natural gas; plug-in hybrid (the GTE); and battery-electric (the e-Golf) versions, all of which can be manufactured bumper-to-bumper on the same assembly line.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. New for the 2022 model year, the 2023 XC60 Recharge continues to deliver performance and all-electric and hybrid efficiency in a premium compact SUV.

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Recharge Volvo Plug-in SUV 104

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2014

gasoline engine as well as the hybrid drive system. liter gasoline engine and an electric motor paired with a compact Li-ion battery. The 15 kW electric motor and gas engine work in tandem to provide performance similar to the conventional Pathfinder. Power comes from a 87 hp (65 kW) version of Datsun’s 1.6-liter

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Russia Nissan Market Hybrid 300

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NOVEMBER 10, 2014

direct injection i-VTEC engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) with an integrated 35 kW electric motor. The rear-mounted TMU (Twin Motor Unit) contains two 27-kilowatt motors that dynamically distribute electric-motor torque to the rear wheels. Each 27 kW motor powers a single rear wheel. km/L (40 mpg US, 5.95

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 13, 2025

3-Row Premium Midsize Plug-In Hybrid The 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge is the largest of the three Volvo plug-in hybrids (the XC40 is the smallest and the XC60 is in the middle), aging gracefully and remaining a solid choice for a premium midsize SUV with a plug. EV range is a plus The XC90 Recharge AWD is easy to drive. kWh battery (14.7

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Recharge Volvo Google Plug-in 98

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MARCH 27, 2013

liter gasoline engine and an electric motor paired with a compact Li-ion battery. The 15 kW electric motor and gas engine work in tandem to provide performance similar to the conventional Pathfinder. One clutch is installed between the gasoline engine and the electric motor, the other within the CVT.

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Fuel Economy 2014 Economy Hybrid 255

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JUNE 12, 2013

TSI gasoline engine with a 75 kW electric motor. l/100 km (147 mpg US), with 36 g/km CO 2 ; all-electric range is 31 miles (50 km). gallons US) gasoline tank, its total range is 507 miles (816 km). The plug-in hybrid combines a 120 hp (90 kw) 1.4 Combined maximum output is 125 kW.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2014

The hybrid system consists of a 48V lead carbon battery connected to a small electric motor, increasing the engine’s power output. The battery also supplies energy to an electric supercharger, which increases torque and power at low engine speeds. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 19, 2014

The TT concept features a plug-in hybrid drive with two electric motors and a system output of 300 kW (408 hp) and 650 N·m (479 lb?ft) miles) solely on electric power, and has a total range of up to 880 kilometers (546.8 At part load, indirect injection supplements gasoline direct injection for lower fuel consumption.

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JANUARY 12, 2012

In an effort to calculate what percentage of daily trips in the US could be covered with a fully charged electric vehicle, two Columbia doctoral candidates recently conducted a statistical analysis using the National Household Travel Survey of 2009 on distances driven by the US population. Solar Journey USA project. —Rob van Haaren.

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All-Electric Electric Vehicles Range District of Columbia 284

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MAY 29, 2012

The EVer (Electric Vehicle extended range) powertrain of the Fisker Karma. The company, which began deliveries of the Fisker Karma luxury four-door extended range electric sedan in December 2011, also said that it has delivered 1,000 vehicles to customers in the US and Europe. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2012

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing $300 million towards a project that will replace 100,000 gasoline-burning tricycles in the Philippines with electric tricycles, or E-Trikes. E-Trike drivers saw their daily incomes more than double during a pilot program in Metro Manila.

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JULY 7, 2012

liter inline 6-cylinder engine and 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission with an electric motor powered by a high-voltage Li-ion battery (cells from A123 systems, earlier post ) housed under the luggage compartment between the wheel arches. Electric motor. The ActiveHybrid 3 blends BMW’s TwinPower Turbo 3.0-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

Local Electric Driving, No Range Anxiety. Volvo has been talking about going electric a lot lately. The company plans to do it with a mixture of all-electric vehicles, like the new XC40 Recharge, and plug-in hybrid versions of its SUVs and sedans. The XC90 Recharge is an example of the second group.

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Recharge Volvo PHEV MPG 105

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JUNE 23, 2023

Major ridesourcing companies Uber and Lyft have promised all-electric fleets by 2030 in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint. Lead author Aniruddh Mohan and colleagues wanted to develop a method that evaluated the life-cycle costs and benefits for two battery-powered ridesource fleets and a gasoline-powered one.

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