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.

Diesel 231

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.

VRLA 210

VRLA Hybrid Downsizing Fuel 210

Green Car Congress

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

The development team retained the existing conventional front-wheel-drive system of the Combo but added an electric drive, powered via low-cost valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries, to the rear wheels. For out-of-town driving or higher speed operation, the existing front-wheel-drive diesel power unit provides conventional operation.

Plug-in 150

Plug-in Plug Lead Acid Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 16, 2011

In Europe, NEVs are categorized as a quadricycle, but are limited to a 4 kW motor for light NEVs or 15 kW for heavier quadricycles. Japan categorizes NEVs as motorized four-wheel bicycles with four classifications based on power; most other Asia Pacific markets do not yet have a definition for NEVs, Pike says. Market forecasts.

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2017 Light Lead Acid Market 230