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Panasonic develops 12V NiMH energy recovery system for start-stop vehicles; aims to double fuel economy improvement rate of start-stop systems

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Panasonic Corporation has developed a NiMH-based 12V Energy Recovery System for start-stop systems in vehicles. The 12V Energy Recovery System, which is designed to be connected in parallel with the main lead-acid battery, is based on new D-size nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery cells. Click to enlarge.

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Panasonic 12V Ni-MH Energy Recovery Systems used in new idle-stop minicars from Nissan and Mitsubishi

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Panasonic Corporation’s NiMH 12V Energy Recovery Systems ( earlier post ) is being applied in the new idle-stop (stop-start) minicars just introduced by Nissan Motor and Mitsubishi Motors in Japan: the Nissan DAYZ ROOX and Mitsubishi eK Space. The new models were designed and developed for the Japanese market by NMKV Co.,

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Toyota updates Sora fuel cell bus

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New features include: ITS Connect Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communication System (DSSS, Driving Safety Support Systems). ITS Connect Vehicle-Convoy Information Service. ITS Connect Communicating Radar Cruise Control. Bus Stop-Start Information System.

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Hybrid DLC-Battery Energy Storage System for Streetcars

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Siemens earlier this year launched a new hybrid energy storage system for streetcars that combines a double-layer capacitor (DLC) and NiMH battery pack. Thanks to a new connection concept, Sitras HES and Sitras MES can be retrofitted in existing vehicles without any difficulty; the tramway infrastructure remains completely unaffected.

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Toyota showing two new fuel cell concepts at Tokyo Motor Show: bus and car

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The bus uses a NiMH drive battery. Bus transportation capability, speed, punctuality, and convenience is boosted by ITS Connect, which utilizes vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications to support safe driving, together with systems that support bus convoys and that provide priority at traffic signals (PTPS).

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Ioxus introduces new iCAP ultracapacitor series with a 3,000F cell

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The ultracaps can also provide acceleration for a mild hybrid power application, with more efficiency and a smaller volume of required space than NiMH batteries, Hall suggested. The Ioxus iCAP 3,000F ultracapacitor allows 3 separate types of connections with one terminal set: welding, bolting, and press-on busbars. Material handling.

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Prius c hybrid goes on sale in US with entry MSRP of $18,950; new transaxle, motor technology

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With the Prius c (sold as the Aqua in Japan, earlier post ), Toyota is striving to strike a balance between fuel efficiency, styling, intelligent connectivity and affordability to attract younger, eco-conscious buyers who may have desired, but couldn’t afford, a hybrid. The NiMH pack in the Liftback is 201V.) Click to enlarge.

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