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MARCH 4, 2013

Axion Power International, Inc, the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), has entered a strategic relationship with ePower Engine Systems LLC. the diesel engine powers a generator that in turn provides power directly to the traction motors.

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Diesel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Lead Acid 231

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

In effect, AVL has developed a gasoline engine with diesel-like fuel efficiency. The use of a carbon-enhanced valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery will help maximize energy recuperation during deceleration, fully realizing SpeedStart’s potential for high power generation and hence electrical energy recovery. Guy Morris et al.

VRLA 210

VRLA Hybrid Downsizing Fuel 210

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MARCH 1, 2012

The LC Super Hybrid, conceived by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and the Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) to show that significant CO 2 reduction can be achieved through electric hybridization at low voltages (12-48 volts) using the latest lead-carbon batteries, will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show.

Lead Acid 231

Lead Acid Low Cost Hybrid Batteries 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

A collaboration led by the UK’s Cranfield University has developed a retrofit plug-in hybrid conversion system for a conventional internal combustion engine vehicle. For out-of-town driving or higher speed operation, the existing front-wheel-drive diesel power unit provides conventional operation. Source: Cranfield. Click to enlarge.

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Plug-in Plug Lead Acid Hybrid 150