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Ricardo/TRL report on improving GB diesel rail fuel efficiency recommends two tech packages for implementation, including gas exchange system and idle stop/start

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This includes the addition of a new stop/start lead-acid battery system; gas exchange system upgrade; and a new 30 kW lightweight diesel genset , e.g. for cabin air conditioning. It has a payback period of 3 years for the intercity duty cycle and could save up to 5 million liters of diesel per year.

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Ioxus Developing Higher Power Density Ultracapacitors

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Ioxus , a young (2006) ultracapacitor spin-off from Custom Electronics, an established supplier of high-reliability capacitors to commercial and military clients since 1964, is targeting the development of higher power density, compact ultracapacitors, applied in a full range of applications spanning military, industrial and automotive needs.

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Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

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This CO 2 level is comparable to that emitted by equivalent sized full hybrid vehicles, yet avoids their need for high voltage and the significant impact a hybrid’s large batteries and traction motors have on overall vehicle cost, mass and packaging. L/100km) plug-in hybrid scheduled for production in 2011.

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New “convection battery” could significantly increase performance of existing as well as new, improved battery chemistries

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Typical applications of the new convection battery would be plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and electric grid energy storage, they suggested. Professor Suppes was the recipient of the 2006 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award. Gordon (2011) High-Energy Density Flow Battery Validation. Suppes, Galen J.;

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