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UK Technology Strategy Board Awards 10M+ for Development of Efficient Electrical Systems for Hybrids and EVs

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million) to projects to develop ultra-efficient electrical systems for electric and hybrid vehicles. This is the second major recent investment in electric vehicle technology by the Technology Strategy Board, which is sponsored by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). Earlier post.). million (US$2.3

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ALABC showcased three 48V hybrid demonstrators at AABC featuring advanced lead-carbon batteries

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The Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) last month showcased three hybrid electric concept vehicles resulting from its R&D program that demonstrate the real-world potential of lead-carbon batteries in 48V architectures. their high recyclability rate. their high recyclability rate.

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EALABC paper outlines approach to 48V hybrid systems with advanced lead-carbon batteries

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The European Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (EALABC) is delivering a paper this week outlining the consortium’s approach to 48V hybridization at the 2 nd International Conference on Advanced Automotive 48V Power Supply Systems in Düsseldorf. —Allan Cooper. Click to enlarge. —Allan Cooper.

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

His sermon is on how electric vehicles should be this country's salvation. "We Asher drives a modified Toyota Prius nicknamed the Spirit of DC and in the back this hybrid has an extra battery boost. At 34 miles per hour, the hybrid uses a mix of gas and electricity. We could have America energy independent," says Asher.

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10Connects Broadcasting "Spirit of DC" Story from St Petersburg, FL

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

His sermon is on how electric vehicles should be this country's salvation. "We Asher drives a modified Toyota Prius nicknamed the Spirit of DC and in the back this hybrid has an extra battery boost. At 34 miles per hour, the hybrid uses a mix of gas and electricity. We could have America energy independent," says Asher.

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"Spirit of DC" Taking on Las Vegas EVA, Monday Eve, 24 November 2008

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See below: "EVJerry" Asher brought the "Spirit of DC" Plug-In Toyota Prius to visit the Las Vegas Electric Vehicle Association (LVEVA) on Monday, November 24th. After the christening, the group convened to the nearby Texas Station casino for a tasty buffet and lively conversation about the emerging new world of electric vehicles.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

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The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years. The breakthrough could revolutionize electric car battery technology and pave the way for ultra-fast charging electric vehicles in as little as two years.

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