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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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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. when accelerating or climbing.

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Quantum launches new line of converted plug-in hybrid F-150 pickup trucks for fleets

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The conversions are based on the F-150 4 X 4 Extended Cab with 145” W.B. The vehicle will be capable of matching the performance of the conventional F-150 vehicle while achieving substantially higher fuel economy and producing lower emissions. Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. air-cooled 22.6 100 kW power inverter.

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Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

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The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. kW and about 27 kW at constant velocity of 65 mph. At steady-state highway conditions (65 mph), the simulation results show that the ORC is able to recover approximately 2.4% Skarke et al.

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2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

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The 4-cylinder Sprinter features a 7-speed automatic transmission with torque converter—the only 7-speed automatic transmission to feature in a van—is refined for maximum fuel economy. The engineers at Mercedes-Benz have also fine-tuned the Sprinter’s accessory equipment for maximum economy. 20 mph (32 km/h).

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Toyota introduces facelifted Auris; revamped powertrains including new Otto/Atkinson 1.2L gasoline engine

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The Hybrid model, with combined cycle fuel economy of 3.5 seconds and a maximum speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). miles) at speeds of up to about 50 km/h (31 mph), depending on battery charge and driving conditions. 5 th gear acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h (50-75 mph) takes 13.7 Lower full hybrid system emissions.

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BRABUS, Boston-Power and Protean Electric team to deliver high-performance EV and hybrid cars based on Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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This gives the sedan a combined electric motor and internal combustion engine acceleration of 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 7.4 seconds and a combined electric motor and internal combustion engine acceleration of 37-75 mph (60-120 km/h) of 5.6

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University of Delaware Licenses V2G Technology to AutoPort; 100 V2G EVs as Test Fleet

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Top speed 95 mph Dick Johnson, AutoPort’s director of business development, said that AutoPort will work with major companies in the area to demonstrate the V2G concept. If the initial test is successful, and V2G vehicles are subsequently manufactured, the University would receive a royalty for each vehicle sold with V2G equipment.

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