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OSU smart membrane could enable new category of high-energy, high-power energy storage for EVs

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Described in a paper published in the RSC journal Energy & Environmental Science , the smart membrane separator could enable the design of a new category of rechargeable/refillable energy storage devices with high energy density and specific power that would overcome the contemporary limitations of electric vehicles.

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Hyundai completes development of 3rd generation fuel cell vehicle; targeting mass production in 2015

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The new model gets gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency of 31 kilometers per liter (73 mpg US), a 15% improvement over the previous version. Comparison of new Tucson ix FCEV (3rd generation) and Tucson FCEV (2nd generation). Energy Storage System. Hydrogen storage. Hydrogen storage. 73 mpg US, 3.23

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PSA Peugeot Citroën and Bosch developing hydraulic hybrid powertrain for passenger cars; 30% reduction in fuel consumption in NEDC, up to 45% urban; B-segment application in 2016

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The hydraulic system, which uses compressed air for energy storage, basically comprises two hydraulic units and their pressure accumulators. mpg US) in combined-cycle driving, for CO 2 emissions of around 69 g/km for standard body style models such as the Citroën C3 or Peugeot 208. Certified fuel consumption stands at 2.9

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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E PERFORMANCE 680hp hybrid with technology transfer from Formula 1

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l/100 km / 34 mpg US; combined CO 2 emissions, weighted: 156 g/km; combined electric energy consumption, weighted: 11.7 The development of the lithium-ion energy storage system is inspired by technologies that have already been proven in the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team’s Formula 1 hybrid racing cars.

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BMW Provides Update on ActiveHybrid X6

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mpg US mpg), with a CO 2 emission rating of 231 grams/kilometer. EPS significantly reduces the energy required in comparison with conventional, hydraulic power steering, since this electronic system is activated only when power assistance is really required or is desired by the driver. liters/100 km (equivalent to 23.8

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NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

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mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.). This reduces pumping losses at lighter loads in comparison to a larger engine. The 250 g/mile of CO 2 equivalent emissions limit by EPA is equivalent to 35.5

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Hyundai introduces 3rd generation Tucson ix hydrogen fuel cell vehicle; significant increase in range and fuel efficiency

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It achieves gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency of more than 70 mpg US (3.36 Comparison of new Tucson ix FCEV (3rd generation) and Tucson FCEV (2nd generation. Energy storage system. Hydrogen storage. Hydrogen storage. liter Nu engine delivering 40 mpg highway for the Elantra. Specifications.

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