Green Car Congress

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. when accelerating or climbing.

Diesel 231

Diesel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Lead Acid 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2012

The low-voltage technology enables aggressive, near-term down-sizing and down-speeding of existing engine families, the partners say. Recalibration of the engine increases power from 120 hp to 140 hp (89 kW to 104 kW) and torque from 200 to 275 N·m (148 to 203 lb-ft). Similarly, the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time is reduced by 2.5

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. Electric only drive has been limited to propel the vehicle at a speeds up to 60 km/h (37 mph). Source: Cranfield. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

Plug-in 150

Plug-in Plug Lead Acid Hybrid 150