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ARPA-E issues $100M OPEN funding opportunity announcement to support early-stage energy R&D

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Electric motors - transportation. Technologies for improved electric motors specifically for transportation applications. Non-battery storage for transportation. The deadline to submit a concept paper is 12 February 2018. Technologies for improved internal combustion engines and other engine types (e.g.,

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AVL Concept Turbohybrid Mild Hybrid System Approaches Full Hybrid Fuel Savings at Lower Cost; Improved Driveability

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Comparison of Fuel Consumption, Fun to Drive and System Cost of the different powertrain concepts. Stage 1 of the Turbohybrid powertrain concept. The clutch module contains a second clutch, currently not activated, which can disconnect the combustion engine from the drive train to enable electric-only driving in a future phase.

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ARPA-E issues $125M open solicitation for energy R transportation and stationary applications

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Although the solicitation is open, the agency is seeking applications that address one or more of its Mission Areas; concepts may span multiple disciplinary boundaries. Electric Motors – Transportation. Technologies for improved electric motors specifically for transportation applications. —OPEN 2015.

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1st French-American EV Technology Forum

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FAM AUTOMOBILES : a company specialized in electric vehicle (2- and 4-wheel) conception and production. The studies tackle the issue of the direct application of these electrical storage devices, the regenerative braking and the extension of the cycle life of Li-ion batteries.

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Daimler Unveils F800 Style Research Vehicle; Plug-in Hybrid or Fuel Cell Drive Again Highlights Modular Approach

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For many decades now, our research vehicles have been turning pioneering concepts into reality and thereby setting future trends. The lithium-ion battery with a storage capacity of >10 kWh can be recharged either at a charging station or a household power socket. Electric motor output (kW/hp). Earlier post.] CO 2 (g/km).

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European Researchers Developing Multifunctional Structural Composite Material That Can Double as Energy Storage

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The team says replacing a metal wheel well with a composite one could enable Volvo to reduce the number of batteries needed to power the electric motor. The laminated architecture of fibre composites mirrors the configuration of many current electrical storage devices.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $5.5M for green transportation projects and $1.8M for 20 energy research projects

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based in Foster City (San Mateo County), will receive $2,379,050 to establish a pilot production line capable of assembling 20 Motiv Electric Power Control Systems a month. The program provides up to $95,000 for hardware projects and up to $50,000 for modeling concepts. Motiv Power Systems, Inc. Tour Engine, Inc. ,

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