Delphi engineers presented a paper on the new Unitary Heat Pump Air Conditioner (HPAC) at SAE 2012 World Congress in Detroit. Hybrid and electric vehicles (xEV) rely on electric elements to provide much of the heat needed to keep the occupants comfortable. Electric (Battery) Fuel Efficiency Hybrids Vehicle Systems MORE >>

On May 25, 1961 President John F Kennedy, in a special joint session of Congress, declared, “I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before this decade is out, of landing a man on the moon and returning him safely to the earth.” So is the notion of a premium for clean electricity misrepresented? MORE >>

How can Detroit compete in the future without a Prius-contender? President Barack Obama and Democrats in Congress have some new and refreshing ideas for America. Yet, what will Detroit automakers sell? Can you really bank on Detroit in that reality? Thus far, however, President Obama has been against the idea. MORE >>

Using current battery performance and cost, they evaluated PHEVs and EVs across a range of scenarios and configurations—which including 10-, 20- or 40-mile all electric range, with low or high electric power, with or without battery replacement, and with or without opportunity charging. Source: Brooker et al. Click to enlarge. MORE >>

In-wheel electric drive startup Protean Electric ( earlier post ) has formed relationships with several leading companies in the global auto industry to accelerate its in-wheel electric drive systems to market in high-volume production. The suppliers and partners are: FEV, based in Aachen, Germany and Auburn Hills, Mich., Brie MORE >>