Electric Mobility News Releases
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Notification Of Recall Activity for Toyota Avensis, Corolla and Prius – Approx. 75,000 UK Vehicles
Today, (14 November) Toyota GB registered recalls for certain Avensis and Corolla models (July 2001 to March 2009) and for Prius (July 2003 to April 2009) with the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA). All models are previous generation, i.e. not new models currently on sale. What are the issues?…
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Chevrolet to Debut Spark EV at LA Auto Show
Chevrolet will unveil the plug-in electric version of the brand’s popular new Spark mini car at the Los Angeles Auto Show later this month. The Spark EV is one of 13 new or significantly redesigned products that Chevrolet will be launching in 2013. Chevrolet will also showcase the expanded functionality…
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BASF celebrates grand opening of battery materials production plant in Elyria, Ohio
– First BASF manufacturing facility dedicated to commercial-scale production of advanced cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries – Significant milestone in company’s ongoing quest to become a leading provider of functional materials and solutions to battery manufacturers worldwide BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, today celebrated the grand opening of its…
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Tesla Model S Wins Motor Trend 2013 Car of the Year
Today Model S was named Motor Trend’s 2013 Car of the Year, one of the automotive industry’s most coveted awards. To take top honors, Model S garnered a unanimous vote from the panel of Motor Trend judges and guest judges, considered among the savviest and toughest critics in the industry.…
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Freescale Develops World’s Most Advanced Powertrain Microcontroller, Helping Drive Auto Industry To 55 MPG
Freescale Semiconductor today announced the new Qorivva MPC5777M multicore microcontroller (MCU), the latest advancement in its extensive Qorivva product line. This advanced MCU family will help automakers worldwide address regional automotive fuel economy and safety trends by providing outstanding performance for a new generation of engine management solutions. Automakers are…
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Freescale Introduces Xtrinsic Pressure Sensors For Automotive Engine Control And Green Vehicle Applications
Freescale Semiconductor(NYSE: FSL) is adding three new pin-for-pin compatible pressure sensor replacements for the MPXHZ6000 family to its portfolio of Xtrinsic pressure sensors for automotive engine management and efficiency applications. The MPXHZ9000 absolute temperature compensated, piezo-resistive pressure sensors provide the same trusted functionality as Freescale’s other integrated pressure sensors, while…
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Nissan Teams with Coca-Cola Central Japan to Test e-NV200 100% Electric Commercial Vehicle Ahead of Market Launch
Nissan and Coca-Cola Central Japan Co. will partner to test the 100% electric e-NV200 commercial vehicle starting in mid-November Coca-Cola will give feedback on e-NV200’s prowess in meeting commercial demands Test results will help finesse the future commercial version Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. is providing Coca-Cola with the e-NV200, a…
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MAN Shows New Six-Cylinder Gas-Powered Engine At The BioEnergy 2012 Exhibition
In its E2676 LE202, MAN is presenting a completely new development of its six-cylinder gas-powered motor with an output of 220 kW at the BioEnergy. Customers benefit from a sophisticated, robust base engine based on the series-production technology of the diesel truck engine. The E2676 LE202 is designed as a…
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Honda Unveils Micro-sized Electric Vehicle “Micro Commuter Prototype”
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. unveiled the Micro Commuter Prototype, a micro-sized short distance EV commuter. This vehicle was developed in consideration of the vehicle categories for micro-sized mobility products that are currently being discussed under the initiative of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in Japan as well…
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Honda Develops “Sport Hybrid Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive” – A New Lightweight And Compact System
Honda has pioneered a new lightweight and compact one-motor hybrid system for small vehicles, called the SPORTS HYBRID Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive system. This new hybrid system will be the latest addition to the Earth Dreams Technology series of new generation powertrain technology that combines excellent driving performance and high…
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Ford Triples Dealers Certified To Sell C-MAX Energi Plug-In Hybrid, Beats Toyota In Fuel Economy Across The Board
Ford has tripled to more than 200 the number of 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, beating the Toyota Prius Plug-in by 5…
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“AMAZE” Will Be Honda’s First Diesel Car In India
Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled the name of an all-new entry sedan type model that utilizes the platform of Brio, Honda’s strategic model for Asia. The New Entry Sedan will be called the “AMAZE,” and will be launched in Thailand and India. The details of the model will…
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Tenneco To Supply Euro VI Diesel Aftertreatment Systems To Scania
Tenneco Inc. has announced that it will supply Scania Group with advanced diesel aftertreatment systems for its European on-road heavy-duty trucks ahead of the 2013 deadline for Euro VI implementation. “We are proud to partner with Scania on this new generation of clean trucks, which will comply with the Euro VI…
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