Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2013

XL Hybrids’ third-generation inline post transmission motor and system components. The XL3 system features a patent-pending inline traction motor system design, the newest upgrade for its hybrid conversion system. This helps meet growing customer demand for a drop-in solution to reduce fuel costs without reliance on subsidies.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2011

A European-based Vauxhall Vivaro van retrofitted with Protean Electric’s electric wheel motors ( earlier post )applied in a through-the-road plug-in hybrid system (TTRH) has shown a more than three-fold improvement in fuel economy in hybrid mode over a conventional Vivaro on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 21, 2012

developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1-3 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), has signed an agreement with Henley Transmission Services, LLC, the largest franchise holder of AAMCO automotive service centers, to certify AAMCO technicians to install and service XL Hybrids’ hybrid-electric conversions.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2009

A Bloomfield, Michigan startup is developing light- and medium-duty series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain systems—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. In the Crown Victoria, the proof of concept powertrain conversion systems improve fuel economy from 80%-200% from the base 4.6L

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2011

Odyne Systems, LLC, a manufacturer of hybrid systems for medium and heavy duty trucks, has signed a long-term motor supply agreement with Remy Electric Motors, Inc. Under the agreement, Odyne will use Remy’s HVH250 electric motors in its plug-in hybrid system. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2011

Remy has been awarded a three-year contract for electric motors by ALTe Powertrain Technologies. Under the agreement, Remy HVH 250 electric motors ( earlier post ) will act as an onboard generator to recharge batteries and deliver electric drivetrain traction power for ALTe’s hybrid vehicle powertrain conversions.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 17, 2011

a company working with a hybrid electric conversion system for Class 1 through 3 commercial vans and trucks ( earlier post ), is conducting customer pilot tests of its system. The hybrid powertrain can reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 20% for urban fleets, according to the company. XL Hybrids, Inc.,

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Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2012

After switching on the traction motors, the vehicle fuel economy increased from 50–100%. Charles Perry, who holds the Russell Chair of Manufacturing Excellence, has developed and demonstrated a proof-of-concept for a wheel motor plug-in hybrid retrofit kit for almost any car. Design of the new wheel motor.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Engine-motor coupling ratio. 65N·m. Battery capacity. Engine operation at the dynamic test bed was performed on a 1.3-liter liter diesel as well as a 1.9 liter Euro 4 diesel. Maurizio Cisternino (2010) Influence of Mild Hybridization on Performance and Emission in a 4-Cylinder In-Line Common Rail Diesel Engine (DEER 2010).

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Fuel Economy Diesel GM Emissions 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2016

Local Motors, creator of the first 3D-printed cars ( earlier post ), introduced the first self-driving vehicle to integrate the advanced cognitive computing capabilities of IBM Watson. Olli was unveiled during the grand opening of a new Local Motors facility in National Harbor, MD and transported Local Motors CEO and co-founder John B.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

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., the diesel engine powers a generator that in turn provides power directly to the traction motors.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 27, 2021

XL Fleet’s newest product represents the fourth OEM platform on which its electrification systems are compatible, which also includes hybrid and plug-in hybrid electric drive solutions for Ford, General Motors and Isuzu fleet vehicles. The XLH hybrid electric drive system is now available for select Ram 2500 / 3500 models with the 6.4L

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2020

The collaboration work was carried out on a Cummins X15 Efficiency Series 6-cylinder diesel engine, which already offers class-leading fuel economy. The reduction of tailpipe NO x is achieved primarily by optimized exhaust temperature control, resulting in significantly improved conversion efficiency of the aftertreatment system.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2016

Infiniti will introduce a production-ready variable compression ratio engine VC-T (Variable Compression-Turbocharged) at the 2016 Paris Motor Show (Mondial de l’Automobile) in September. Conversely, moving the center of the eccentric journal downward raises the compression ratio. Roland Krueger, president of Infiniti Motor Company.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

XL Fleet announced that the Company’s XLP plug-in hybrid electric drive technology is being expanded for use across a range of fleet vehicles from General Motors.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 12, 2018

The XLH system uses regenerative braking during deceleration and electric assist during acceleration to increase fuel economy. XL recently completed a successful pilot deployment of school buses with Careful Bus Company in New York City outfitted with the XL hybrid system.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2018

The hybrid-equipped Ford F-250 improves fuel economy by an average of 25%, while reducing CO 2 emissions by 20%, providing both an economic and environmental advantage for fleets across North America. XL has earned the highest number of CARB executive orders for commercial vehicle electrification in the automotive industry. .

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Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2014

The Odyne system provides consistent power conversion throughout the entire range of the battery charge. An Odyne hybrid system reduces fleet operating and maintenance costs, and depending on duty cycle, enables large trucks to obtain fuel economy improvements of up to 50% compared to traditional diesel or gasoline engines.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Manufacturers continue to optimize diesel emission controls, such as DOC, DPF and SCR, in order to promote uniform catalyst coating, improve NO x conversion efficiency, reduce back pressure on the engine, and reduce thermal mass. Better catalysts and urea dosing systems can achieve high NOx conversion during lower temperature operation.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Raytheon Company has been awarded two Phase 2 contracts under the Office of Naval Research’s (ONR) Compact Power Conversion Technologies (CPCT) program. The program aims to deliver better fuel economy and architectural flexibility for critical mission systems on future surface ships and submarines.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 16, 2009

SDG&E tested the performance of two 2007-model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids, using a Hymotion 5 kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit. L/100km), achieved a 58% increase in gas mileage, a 37% decrease in carbon dioxide tailpipe emissions, and a 10% reduction in fuel costs.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2011

Valvoline, a leading independent marketer of motor oil, has introduced its NextGen line of motor oils, featuring the inclusion of 50% recycled base oil. There have been earlier, generally unsuccessful attempts at marketing recycled motor oil; NextGen marks the first entry of such a product delivered by a major motor oil marketer.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2011

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. 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. air-cooled 22.6

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2014

The Odyne hybrid power system combines reliable electric power conversion, power control and energy storage technology. Energy is captured using Remy advanced electric propulsion motors, Johnson Controls lithium-ion battery technology, and other components.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Mick Gilluley took his Toyota Prius to Martin Motors in Muirhead to boost its fuel economy even further by converting it to run on LPG. Most people would consider buying a hybrid car as a green choice for their new car, but that wasn’t good enough for one freelance IT Consultant from Scotland. Hybrid cars Toyota LPG'

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

and will increase fuel economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The XL3 hybrid-electric system which is being used on the vans saves fuel through regenerative braking, a process by which the XL3 electric motor helps slow the vehicle when the driver brakes, charging the battery.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2010

Michigan-based electric powertrain company ALTe LLC ( earlier post ) revealed its demonstrator Ford F-150 range-extended electric vehicle conversion at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit. Fuel economy in charge sustaining mode is 32 mpg US (7.35 John Thomas.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 31, 2011

Odyne plans to work closely with one of its largest distributors, Terex Utilities, and its supply partner Remy Motors on the project. Through this project, Odyne will install 7 Odyne Hybrid Power systems into bucket trucks and underground utility trucks which will be used in normal fleet operations across the United States.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2022

Rice University chemists working with researchers at the Ford Motor Company are turning plastic parts from end-of-life vehicles into graphene via the university’s flash Joule heating process ( earlier post ). Process schematic, workflow, and current discharge for FJH conversion of ELV-WP into FG.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2010

During braking, the vehicle’s kinetic energy drives the hydraulic pump/motor as a pump, transferring hydraulic fluid from the low-pressure reservoir to a high-pressure accumulator. During acceleration, fluid in the high-pressure accumulator is metered out to drive the pump/motor as a motor. Economy Mode. Regeneration.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2012

The testing process compares fuel economy performance from the vehicle in its original condition with the performance using XL Hybrids’ charge-sustaining hybrid system. XLH removes the stock tail housing, and replaces it with the XL system with integrated electric motor. The company had been targeting a 20% reduction.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2013

has added 1,900 lightweight, composite-body Reach vehicles from Spartan Motors , a division of Utilimaster, to its fleet. liter Isuzu diesel engine, demonstrates a 35% fuel efficiency improvement over traditional vehicles in the FedEx Express fleet. FedEx Express, a unit of FedEx Corp. The Reach van, with its four-cylinder, 3.0-liter

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 28, 2010

The new PHEV systems increases fuel economy by 30% with a return on investment (ROI) of approximately 30% at current fuel prices in start/stop applications, according to EVPS. The hybrid system can be transferred to another truck and upgraded with new batteries, motors, chargers or controllers. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 10, 2012

The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. ethanol (E85) engine coupled to a 82 kW motor/generator through a dual clutch system, as well as an 103 kW electric motor on the rear axle. of the fuel energy on the NEDC cycle.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

The system adds up to 82PS (60kW) of recovered energy and is predicted to demonstrate fuel economy gains of 20% relative to the current production model. Ford Motor Company is examining the potential for secondary applications for flywheel-CVT systems. Testing work is already underway.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2010

Car buyers shouldn’t be forced to buy high-end bells and whistles when fuel economy and reducing emissions are their top priority. The Honda Insight, conversely, has no forced features, delivers more than 40 miles per gallon, and emits relatively little global warming pollution.

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2024

That said, an EV RHD conversion is a much simpler job than one on a combustion vehicle. ” Globally, General Motors has said everything it produces will be electric by 2035. . ” Globally, General Motors has said everything it produces will be electric by 2035. Its Cadillac brand will be all-electric by 2030.

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