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Hyundai introduces hydrogen fuel cell H350 light commercial van concept at IAA

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Hyundai Motor is introducing a hydrogen fuel cell concept version of its H350 light commercial van at the 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hannover. The powertrain study shows the potential for the company’s advanced hydrogen fuel cell technology in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment.

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Chrysler and EPA to partner on hydraulic series hybrid powertrain for light duty vehicles

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Chrysler Group LLC and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are working together to determine the possibility of adapting a hydraulic series hybrid system for application in large passenger cars and light-duty vehicles. The accumulators are used to store pressurized fluid. Fluid for the system will be stored in a 14.4-gallon

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Utah Transits Authority adding 5 battery-electric New Flyer buses to fleet

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The NMC Li-ion battery pack in the electric Xcelsior stores up to 300 kWh, powering a 160 kW Siemens electric drive system. The bus also as a converter to supply 24-volt DC power for power steering, interior fans, lights, and other accessories. Earlier post.). When braking, the motor acts as a generator to recover energy.

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Big Blue Bus investing $18.2M to upgrade bus fleet; Cummins-Westport Near-Zero NOx engines

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million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and California Proposition 1B Bond funds to replace fifty 40-foot New Flyer buses purchased between 2004 and 2006. Destination Signs: New silver LED destination signs are brighter and will be more visible to customers, especially in low-light conditions.

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Mercedes-Benz developing Blind Spot Assist system for heavy-duty trucks

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An LED warning light on the A-pillar on the co-driver’s side and an acoustic warning alert the driver to an impending collision. The system also takes into account the tractix curve of the semitrailer and therefore also warns if there is a danger of a collision with stationary obstacles such as traffic lights or street lamps.

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DOE releases Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program Plan (2010 Draft) for public comment

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The new plan reflects this significant progress, and updates and expands upon previous editions of the Hydrogen Posture Plan, issued in 2006 and 2004. Long-term markets including mainstream transportation applications with a focus on light duty vehicles—in the 2015 to 2020 timeframe. Well-to-wheels greenhouse gas emissions.

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Audi revamps 2015 R18 e-tron quattro Le Mans diesel hybrid racer; 4MJ class

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The encapsulated WHP flywheel energy storage system that sits in the cockpit alongside the driver can store up to 700 kilojoules (KJ) of energy that it subsequently returns to the electrical machine—about 17% more than in 2014. In 2006, Audi’s TDI engine debuted at Le Mans, followed by eight victories until 2014.

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