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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Working in collaboration with industry partners, researchers of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University ( PolyU ) have successfully developed a solar-powered air-conditioning system for vehicles and completed a series of testing on the road. Tags: Brief. System components. Click to enlarge.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Cyclone Power Technologies unveiled its scalable waste heat power generator, called WHE/Generation ( earlier post ), in connection with the $200 million GE Ecomagination Challenge. Such renewable, emissions-free power production is a proven method of increasing factory efficiencies and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

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DECEMBER 26, 2009

Toyota Industries’ solar charging station. Toyota Industries Corp (TIC) has developed a solar charging station for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). The station is grid connected, and also captures power generated by the 1.9 Maximum output using grid power is 202VAC/3.2kW. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2023

NdPr, Dy and Tb oxides—were consumed globally in NdFeB alloys for energy-transition-related applications, including EV traction motors and wind power generators. In 2022, Adamas Intelligence calculated that $3.8 billion worth of magnet rare earth oxides—i.e., billion in 2022 to $36.2 billion in 2035.

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OCTOBER 4, 2010

recently introduced five new ultracapacitor modules for the industrial and automotive markets. The 16-volt 108-Farad module is especially designed for space constrained automotive and industrial applications and is fully integrated and incorporates proprietary balancing, monitoring and thermal management capabilities.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

With 480 kW continuous power of the FPT Industrial e-Axle, the truck has the power, torque and range to perform applications such as hub-to-hub deliveries and regional hauling; its mileage can be extended with opportunity charging. An 80% charge takes an estimated 100 minutes at 350 kW.

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MAY 27, 2010

Process flow diagram for the production of synthetic paraffinic kerosene (SPK) for Green Jet fuel. The flight would use Honeywell Green Jet Fuel ( earlier post ) made from sustainable, non-food feedstocks using UOP processing technology. UOP Green Jet Process. Source: UOP. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 14, 2009

IMEC launched a new industrial affiliation program (IIAP) to develop high-voltage, low-loss, high-power switching devices based on large-diameter (up to 200mm) GaN-on-Si (gallium-nitride on silicon ) technology. High-voltage power devices are conventionally based on Si MOSFET structures. Tags: Brief.

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JUNE 29, 2010

and Sturman Industries have entered into a joint product development agreement to cooperate on designing a new generation of high performing ride control products. Sturman Industries’ digital valve technologies deliver greater control to mechanical systems. Tags: Brief. Tenneco Inc.

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APRIL 20, 2010

Hitachi has developed a new cathode material for industrial lithium-ion batteries using manganese-based cathode materials that roughly doubles the life of similar batteries using the cathode material which was developed by Hitachi in the past. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JUNE 21, 2021

As part of the “Development of Production Technologies for Biojet Fuels” of New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization, a Japanese national research and development agency, JAL has conducted a flight—JL515 (From Tokyo (Haneda) to Sapporo (Shin-Chitose))—with 3,132 liters (9.1%

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MAY 6, 2010

The Auto Alliance, the American Petroleum Institute and the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute jointly urged the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to delay action on allowing higher levels of ethanol in gasoline. Tags: Brief. Currently, fuels are allowed by EPA to contain only up to 10% ethanol (E10).

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MAY 12, 2010

Itochu Corporation, Mazda, Family Mart, EnerDel and 11 other partners have launched a 3-year project in Tsukuba City, Japan—the “Green Crossover Project”—designed to showcase a real-world integration of the smart grid, stationary lithium-ion grid storage, electric vehicles, rapid recharging and renewable energy technologies.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. has successfully completed its biomass-to-power engine system for Robotic Technology Inc. RTI) under its Statement of Work, and has delivered the renewable power system to the University of Maryland to be coupled with RTI’s autonomous robotic platform in a series hybrid power system.

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DECEMBER 16, 2009

A Swedish industry-first electric automobile coalition has been established to fuel the advancement of zero-emission, high performance vehicles. Boston-Power, Inc. Electroengine in Sweden AB (electric power trains). Power Circle (Sweden’s electric power industry trade organization). Tags: Brief.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2010

Delta-Q supplies power conversion and power management products for electric drive vehicles with more than 500,000 units in use on vehicles such as golf cars, aerial work platforms, industrial floor cleaning machines, and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles. Tags: Brief. in Delta-Q Technologies Corp. The $17-million (US$16.7

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AUGUST 31, 2009

a supplier of advanced biomass gasification systems, has received C$7.7M (US$7 million) in funding from the BC Bioenergy Network (BCBN), Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), the National Research Council Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP), and Ethanol BC. Tags: Brief.

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APRIL 1, 2010

The European automobile industry expressed concern about the “ sudden and massive ” increase in the price of iron ore, a crucial material for producing steel. The automobile industry needs broad access to raw materials at competitive conditions, especially in times of fragile economic circumstances, ACEA said. Tags: Brief.

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APRIL 11, 2013

PNNL’s thermochemical conversion device is installed in front of a concentrating solar power dish. A new concentrating solar power system developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) can reduce the fuel consumption of a modified natural-gas combined-cycle (NGCC) power plant by about 20%. Photo: PNNL. this summer.

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JULY 15, 2010

Plug Power Inc. and Ballard Power Systems Inc. Ballard will remain the exclusive supplier of fuel cell stacks for Plug Power’s full suite of GenDrive power units. Ballard has been the exclusive fuel cell stack supplier for Plug Power’s GenDrive product line since 2008. Tags: Brief.

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JULY 2, 2010

UTC Power, a United Technologies Corp. Three of AC Transit’s buses are equipped with UTC Power fuel cell systems and have now traveled more than 255,000 miles, with an average fuel economy that is 65% better than the control fleet of diesel buses running the same routes and duty cycles. Tags: Brief.

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AUGUST 29, 2021

Applying the model, they found that the average LCOE associated with meeting this seasonal imbalance is $2400/MWh using a HFGT fueled with green hydrogen and $3000/MWh using a LI. As we move to more and more renewable penetration, this intermittency will make a greater impact on the electric power system. —Emre Gençer, co-author.

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JULY 20, 2010

Organizations representing auto manufacturers, electric utilities and the electric drive industry are calling on President Obama to establish a new National Electric Fuel Task Force to help accelerate the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles and the necessary infrastructure. Tags: Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Policy.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

The recently announced Saab 9-3 ePower battery-electric vehicle ( earlier post ) is using Boston Power’s Swing cells ( earlier post ) already in mass production, according to Boston-Power Founder and CEO Dr. Christina Lampe-Onnerud. Boston-Power uses cobalt and manganese on the cathode with graphite on the anode.

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AUGUST 13, 2010

Ford, Detroit Edison and Xtreme Power are teaming up to establish one of Michigan’s largest solar power generation systems and electric vehicle charging stations at Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Mich. Xtreme Power of Austin, Texas, is supplying its Dynamic Power Resource on-site energy storage and power management system.

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JANUARY 15, 2010

Vision Industries Class 8 zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell hybrid-electric truck at the Port of Los Angeles. The Port of Los Angeles is entering into negotiations with Los Angeles-based Vision Industries for the purchase and evaluation of Vision’s Tyrano hydrogen fuel cell hybrid-electric trucks. Photo: Business Wire). Earlier post.)

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JULY 3, 2009

Cyclone Power Technologies has achieved positive results from performance tests recently conducted on its Waste Heat Engine (WHE) ( earlier post ), and expects the final stage of testing prior to on-site beta installation to begin in July. The WHE is derivative of Cyclone’s external combustion Green Revolution Engine. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 3, 2009

billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the capture carbon dioxide from industrial sources for storage or beneficial use. Steven Chu, Science Large-scale industrial carbon capture and storage selections (by amount of DOE award) include: ConocoPhillips. Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative Inc.

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JANUARY 18, 2010

Ballard Power Systems has acquired a controlling interest in Denmark-based Dantherm Power , partnering with co-investors Danfoss A/S and Dantherm A/S. Dantherm Power develops backup power systems, utilizing Ballard’s hydrogen fuel cell technology, for telecom equipment suppliers including Motorola and Ericsson.

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OCTOBER 21, 2009

Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. RTI) have entered into a Teaming Agreement to advance the development and commercialization of Cyclone’s vegetative biomass-to-power engine system as it can be applied to advanced robotic platforms. Tags: Brief. and Robotic Technology Inc. Earlier post.).

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MAY 26, 2010

European industry ministers in an EU Competitiveness Council meeting in Brussels yesterday voiced their support for the European Commission’s strategy for clean and energy-efficient vehicles, which was published last month ( earlier post ). Tags: Electric (Battery) Europe Infrastructure Policy Smart charging.

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JANUARY 22, 2012

For WPT [wireless power transfer], essentially the customer does not have to do anything except park the vehicle in the right spot. The taskforce has taken recommendations from JARI and developed a draft concept of charging categories per power level, static charging (e.g., Industry involvement. Source: J2954. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 6, 2010

Protean’s in-wheel motors are based on a modular redundant architecture, in which individual autonomous submotors are controlled by associated micro-inverters and work cooperatively to deliver the total power and torque or the motor as a whole. Individual micro inverter/power electronics modules with embedded motor control software.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

said at the Green Aviation Summit under way through Thursday at NASA’s Ames Research Center. The Green Aviation Summit is highlighting the depth and breadth of NASA’s work to develop aviation technologies that are designed to make air transportation cleaner and quieter for the environment, with fewer delays for travelers.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

Third, they want to explore opportunities for the State of Michigan to establish leadership and benefit the state’s economy and industry. Green and Connected. Tags: Connected vehicles Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Smart charging Smart Grid. There are numerous barriers to implementation, the report notes: logistical (e.g.,

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JANUARY 16, 2024

It comes joined by the last day to save $699 on one of our favorite cargo e-bikes, as the Aventon Abound e-bike hits $1,500 , as well as all of today’s other best new Green Deals – including a batch of new e-bike and so much more. This is $699 off the usual $2,199 price tag.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2010

In contrast, the industrial and power sectors release many of the same gases—with a larger contribution to radiative forcing—but they also emit sulfates and other aerosols that cause cooling by reflecting light and altering clouds. And raising livestock, particularly methane-producing cattle, contribute the third most.

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