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Watts up - aeroplanes go hybrid-electric

An aircraft with a parallel hybrid engine - the first ever to be able to recharge its batteries in flight - has been successfully tested in the UK.

UKM launches first malaysian-made fuel cell vehicle

Malaysia's first indigenous Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicle was launched by Education Minister II Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh at The National University of Malaysia.

Review of supercapacitors in 2014 and the outlook for 2015

Whilst the industry has reduced its growth in comparison to the previous years (from an estimated 30% in 2014 vs 2013 to 15% in 2014 vs 2013), IDTechEx believes that this is just a temporary stagnation. Indeed, the fact that other companies are investing in manufacturing capacity and challenging the leadership of Maxwell Technologies is a positive sign for the industry and a good signal for the supercapacitor market, which by definition needs more than one major player. We believe that more manufacturer options across the globe will provide the required alternative supply that end user industries are requiring in order to warranty market competition. This article gives an overview of the major events and developments in 2014 and gives the IDTechEx outlook for 2015.

SMMT welcomes first step in hydrogen infrastructure

In a major step to diversify the range of low emission vehicles available, an £11 million investment has been announced by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles towards the development of a hydrogen fuel infrastructure in the UK.

Cutting electric vehicle energy use 51 percent

Researchers have shown that a vehicle navigation tool they created can cut electric vehicle energy use up to 51 percent.

Partnership to reduce cost of automotive fuel cells

The Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory and General Motors are partnering on a multiyear, multimillion dollar joint effort to accelerate the reduction of automotive fuel cell stack costs through fuel cell material and manufacturing research and development.

£31m plan to demonstrate viability of hydrogen vehicles

A pioneering £31 million deal has been struck to make hydrogen vehicles a viable and environmentally friendly choice for motorists across Europe.

Volkswagen

Volkswagen Group makes pure and hybrid electric cars and commercial vehicles under VW and Porsche brands and pure electric MAN buses.

Daimler AG

Daimler AG is a major automotive company with electric vehicle activities under Orion bus, Smart car, Mercedes car and commercial vehicle brands and other activities including an e-scooter. Its fuel cell development for EVs and roll out program is up with the global leaders.

Ford Motor Co

Ford Motor Company is one of the world's largest automotive manufacturers. It has made a late but effective entry into pure electric and hybrid cars, gaining market share rapidly.

Honda FCEV concept makes world debut

The sleekly styled Honda FCEV Concept, made its world debut at the Los Angeles International Auto Show.

Brammo

Brammo is an Oregon, USA based electric motorbike manufacturer with high brand awareness in the USA and increasingly more in Europe. The company has kicked off sales in the new segment in 2012. They are planning to design an electric racing car in 2015.

Honda challenges Toyota for first position in hybrid market

The Japan Times reports that Honda's Fit skyrocketed past estimates during the first four weeks of sales. Of the 62,000 units sold, the Fit hybrid accounted for 70% of sales.

Supercapacitors increase range of electric vehicles

Supercapacitors are increasing the range of electric vehicles in several ways and by doing so they are hugely increasing the addressable market for those vehicles. Typically, they last for the life of the vehicle regardless of how many cycles are endured.

Plan for the construction of a hydrogen refuelling network in Germany

The six partners in the "H2 Mobility" initiative - Air Liquide, Daimler, Linde, OMV, Shell and Total - have set up upon a specific action plan for the construction of a nationwide hydrogen refuelling network for fuel cell powered electric vehicles.

Car manufacturers to develop charging infrastructure for EVs in Japan

Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will work together to promote the installation of chargers for electric-powered vehicles and build a charging network service that offers more convenience to drivers in Japan.

Ford delivers best hybrid sales quarter ever

Ford Motor Company set a record for hybrid sales in the second quarter of 2013, with sales of 24,217 vehicles - up 517 percent over last year and up 15 percent over the first quarter of 2013 - as demand grows in markets across the United States.

Honda and GM to jointly develop next generation fuel cells

Honda and GM have initiated a long-term technology partnership to develop a next generation fuel cell system and hydrogen storage technologies targeting the 2020 timeframe.

Honda to reuse rare earth metal extracted from NiMH batteries

Honda Motor Company agreed with TDK Corporation and Japan Metals & Chemicals Company (JMC) to jointly pursue the reuse of a rare earth metal extracted from nickel-metal hydride batteries in hybrid vehicles for magnets of new hybrid vehicle motors.