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FARMINGTON, Conn., Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The lithium-ion "Li-ion" battery business (most of the batteries covered in this report) is growing very rapidly to tens of billions of dollars yearly. Representing a significant step beyond conventional lead-acid technology, lithium-ion battery use is expanding well beyond e-readers, tablets, laptops and mobile phones to vehicles, primarily hybrid electric and pure electric vehicles. (Photo:...
MyPerfectAutomobile has a website update that analyzes Kia’s Cross GT concept hybrid. MPA then examines 2012 hybrid sales figures. Campbell, CA (PRWEB) February 09, 2013 Kia Unveils Cross GT Concept Hybrid Korean automaker Kia unveiled a striking, copper-colored hybrid concept at the Chicago Auto Show this week. The Cross GT features a sloping roof and an innovative interior design that could become the company’s first foray into the luxury vehicle segment. A V6, 3.8-liter engine...
FARMINGTON, Conn., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The hybrid- and pure-electric vehicle market will continue to prosper in 2013, driven in large part by reduced total cost of ownership, better performance and increased environmental regulations. Hybrid vehicles that can switch to run on pure-electric offer the flexibility of working in environments where noise pollution is a critical issue. The sub-market for range extenders will benefit from the growth in hybrid electric...
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ford hybrid market share jumped nearly 9 percentage points from December 2011 to December 2012; Toyota's share of the hybrid vehicle segment dropped 8 points Ford Fusion Hybrid achieved all-time monthly sales record in December 2012 with 3,244 sales; Ford hybrids expected to deliver best January hybrid sales month ever with a projected 5,500 units sold More stylish and technology-laden Fusion Hybrid attracting younger buyers compared...
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Automotive products from Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive interiors, electronics and the world's leading supplier of automotive batteries, are featured in the award-winning 2013 North American Car and Truck of the Year (NACTOY), the Cadillac ATS and Ram 1500. The winners were announced during a news conference held recently at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. For General Motors' Cadillac ATS,...
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Protean Electric today announced a strategic partnership with SKF to provide critical components for Protean's in-wheel electric drive system. The two companies also will look at additional new areas of collaboration for the hybrid and electric vehicle market. Protean's in-wheel electric drive system is at the forefront of the next generation of technology to power motor vehicles. The electric motors reside in the unoccupied space...
DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, Inc., the world's leading supplier of automotive batteries, is providing its advanced Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) battery technology to power Ford Motor Company's 2013 Fusion Auto Start-Stop vehicle. AGM batteries are a proven advanced energy storage solution for Start-Stop vehicles in Europe, where Johnson Controls has manufactured more than 18 million since 2001 and now produces more than 4.5 million annually. According to...
DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, Inc., today announced it has sold more than 18 million Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries since the technology launched in 2001, topping 4.5 million annually in Europe. AGM is the most advanced lead-acid battery and is ideal for Start-Stop systems, which help improve fuel economy in vehicles by 5 to 10 percent. Over the next five years, Start-Stop vehicles with Johnson Controls' AGM batteries will reduce CO(2) emissions by...
NEW CASTLE, Pa., Jan. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Axion Power(TM) International, Inc. (OTC QB: AXPW), the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC® batteries and energy storage systems, announced today that it completed shipping its high-performance PbC batteries to Norfolk Southern Corp. (NS), one of North America's leading transportation providers, for use in Norfolk Southern's first all electric locomotive - the NS-999. Axion Power shipped the last skids that comprised this...
DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls, a global diversified company in the automotive and building industries, will showcase its latest seating, electronics, interior and battery products at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). "At Johnson Controls, we're focused on providing innovative products and technologies that anticipate market needs," said Michael Warsaw, vice president, Innovation and...
