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Ford champions reduction in rare earth metals in next-gen hybrids
For the third-generation hybrid system powering the Fusion Hybrid and C-MAX Hybrid, Ford expects to be using about 500,000 pounds…
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Lithium from salt water could make batteries, and EVs, less expensive *UPDATE
Until another element is preferred or discovered, lithium will be the foundation for electric and hybrid vehicle batteries for the…
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Audi A7 ‘coasting’ hybrid knows when to be quiet [w/video]
It looks like Audi is the latest automaker to equip a car with technology that makes humans look plain ol’…
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Ovshinsky, nickel-metal hydride battery inventor, dies at 89
Stanford Ovshinsky, the inventor of the nickel-hydride (NiMH) battery that is widely used in many non-plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles, among other…
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Ford EV+ feature “learns” to increase your energy efficiency
Mercedes-Benz may have branded the Smart Car, but Ford is trying hard to lay its own claim to that title.…
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Stop-start tech could save fuel at highway speeds, says Hella
Germany-based automotive supplier Hella has developed start-stop technology that can shut down an engine at speeds of up to 60…
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Toyota’s Jim Lentz looks into the future of wireless charging, CNG and more hydrogen
The traditional start of the LA Auto Show – well, other than the fancy pre-parties – is a keynote speech…
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Green Technology of the Year finalists announced, broad range included
Green Car Journal, which gives out its Green Car of the Year Award at the Los Angeles Auto Show each…
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Lighter, better battery for small electric vehicles is SmartBatt’s goal
A European consortium known as SmartBatt believes that something critical and essential is missing for pure electric vehicle technology –…
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Hybrids expected to trump EV sales with li-ion batteries skyrocketing
A new study finds that automakers will be changing direction when it comes to vehicle electrification – less focus on…
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