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Written by Mike Brosnan
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May 20, 2010 at 12:00 AM |
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May 2010 Palo Alto, California, U.S.A. — Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announced that they intend to cooperate on the development of electric vehicles, parts, and production system and engineering support. The two companies intend to form a team of specialists to further those efforts. TMC has agreed to purchase $50 million of Tesla’s common stock issued in a private placement to close immediately subsequent to the closing of Tesla’s currently planned initial public offering. |
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FORD Unveils 'Intelligent','Plug-In Hybrid to Grid’ Communication System |
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Written by Mike Brosnan - Source FORD
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Aug 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM |
August 2009 – Ford has announced that it has developed an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that “talks” directly with the nation’s electric grid.This new technology – which builds on Ford’s advancements such as SYNC®, SmartGauge™ with EcoGuide and Ford Work Solutions™ – allows the vehicle operator to program when to recharge the vehicle, for how long and at what utility rate.
 Ford's PHEV User Interface |
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S 400 BlueHYBRID - Award Winning Battery Technology |
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Written by admin@hybridcar.com
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Mar 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM |
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The ADAC (German Automobile Association) has awarded its “Gelber Engel 2009” (Yellow Angel) to Daimler AG and its systems partner Continental in the Innovation & Environment category. The Stuttgart carmaker was selected for the award by Europe’s largest automobile club in recognition of its lithium-ion battery, the first such battery ever to be successfully integrated into a production passenger car. The Mercedes-Benz S 400 BlueHYBRID featuring this pioneering technology will have its market launch in summer 2009. |
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FORD Announce Hybrid Electric Car Strategy |
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Written by News Team
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Jan 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM |
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Ford’s electrification strategy involves three types of electrified vehicles – Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) – to provide consumers with significant fuel economy improvements and reduced CO2 emissions without compromising their driving experience. Ford’s new electrification strategy will deliver a suite of electrified vehicles to market by 2012, including: - A full battery electric van-type commercial vehicle in 2010.
- A full battery electric passenger car in 2011.
- Next-generation hybrid vehicles, including a plug-in version by 2012.
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