All-Electric, MPH and VRLA

Axion Power and ePower Engine Systems enter 5-year agreement for use of PbC batteries in diesel-electric drivetrains for Class 8 trucks; tests suggest up to 35% improvement in fuel economy

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MARCH 4, 2013

ePower Engine Systems specializes in the retrofit and conversion of diesel-powered Class 8 trucks into series hybrid-powered units inspired by the diesel-electric drives in locomotives—i.e., At a 65 mph cruise, the system is designed to operate using generator power only. —Axion Chairman and CEO Thomas Granville.

Diesel

Diesel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Lead Acid

UK Collaboration Develops Plug-in Hybrid Retrofit for Conventional Vehicles

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APRIL 30, 2009

Battery pack state of charge vs. distance for the ADDZEV vehicle under all-electric power on the UDDC cycle. The development team retained the existing conventional front-wheel-drive system of the Combo but added an electric drive, powered via low-cost valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries, to the rear wheels.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Lead Acid Hybrid

Pike forecasts NEV market to remain small, although with double the growth rate of light-duty vehicles to 2017

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JUNE 16, 2011

The total number of neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs)—low-speed street-legal electric vehicles—on the world’s roadways will grow from 479,000 in 2011 to 695,000 by 2017, a 45% increase, according to a new forecast by Pike Research. Top speed is 45 km/h (28 mph). Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge.

2017

2017 Light Lead Acid Market

EV Driven

Axion Power and ePower Engine Systems enter 5-year agreement for use of PbC batteries in diesel-electric drivetrains for Class 8 trucks; tests suggest up to 35% improvement in fuel economy

UK Collaboration Develops Plug-in Hybrid Retrofit for Conventional Vehicles

Pike forecasts NEV market to remain small, although with double the growth rate of light-duty vehicles to 2017

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