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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

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As a few points of comparison, the Bosch INVCON 2.3 kW produced in quantities of 100,000 units; power density to 13.4kW/l; specific power to 14.1kW/kg, and an efficiency >94% (10%-100% speed at 20% rated torque) to meet the DOE 2020 goals.). The grand prize winner will be announced sometime in January, 2016.

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Co-Optima releases capstone report on first 4 years of work

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compression ratio, extent of downsizing, etc.). This information provides the biofuel community a comprehensive and consistent comparison of the feasibility and technical research and development barriers to commercializing promising boosted SI blendstocks.

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Frost Sullivan Projects That About 80% of European Vehicle Sales Will Be in the 150 g/km CO2 Band by 2015; EVs as a Strategy of Premium Automakers

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As a point of comparison, the US EPA’s proposed national CO 2 emissions standards for light-duty vehicles under section 202 (a) of the Clean Air Act would require these vehicles to meet an estimated combined average emissions level of 250 grams/mile of CO 2 —155.26 g/km—in model year 2016. Hariher Balasubramanian.

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BCG study finds conventional automotive technologies have high CO2 reduction potential at lower cost; stiff competition for electric cars

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BCG comparison of the CO 2 reduction potential and cost of different technologies. Conventional automotive technologies have significant emission-reduction potential, according to a draft of the Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) latest report on automotive propulsion, Powering Autos to 2020. Source: BCG. Click to enlarge.

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Global WorldAutoSteel Project Presents Interim Results of FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) Phase 2 Project for Low GHG Body Structure for Electrified Vehicles

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The FSV Program is midway through its second phase, designing optimized AHSS body structures for four proposed 2015-2020 year vehicles: battery electric (BEV); plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV), with both PHEV-20 and PHEV-40 powertrains; and fuel cell (FCV), with variants among the different powertrain types for four and five passengers vehicles.

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SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

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Employing original Honda technologies, the fuel cell stack for this model was downsized by 33% compared to the previous version of the fuel cell stack yet delivers 130 kW of output, with an output density of 3.1 To that end, Honda is partnering with GM on next-generation development, with a focus on 2020. Earlier post ).

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Former Commerce and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta urges technology neutral policies in reaching proposed CAFE standards

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Mineta cited a 2008 well-to-wheel comparison of different vehicle technologies by the MIT Electric Vehicle Team that ranked electric vehicles, diesel and turbocharged gasoline engine vehicles within a 10–15% performance band. JD Power conducted a study in 2010 that determined the make-up of the American fleet by the year 2020.

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