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Bosch offers more details on the light-duty hydraulic-hybrid drive developed with PSA

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The gas cushion stores energy by the gas being compressed rather like a coiled spring. The amount of energy that can be stored in the pressure accumulator depends on the size of the system. This motor takes the stored energy and delivers it back to the vehicle via the transmission. Earlier post.).

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Global Bioenergies receives ?1M payment after improvements in bio-isobutene process

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Global Bioenergies was founded in 2008 to develop a process converting renewable resources (sugar, crops, agricultural and forestry waste) into isobutene, one of the main petroleum derivatives. When implanted into a host micro-organism, it can convert sugars into isobutene in a several-stage process.

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DICP vanadium redox flow battery hits 10,000 charge/discharge cycle mark

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in October 2008, specializing in fluid engineering and industrial storage batteries. A redox flow battery (RFB) stores electrical energy typically in two soluble redox couples contained in external electrolyte tanks sized in accordance with application requirements. set up Dalian Raycom Energy Storage Technology Development Co.,

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Honda Plans to Launch Hydrogen Vehicle Using FCEV Technology

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We introduced the FCX Clarity sedan in 2008. The hydrogen cycle has three phases: create, store/transport, and consume. It starts with renewable energy and using water electrolysis technology, electricity produced by using renewable energy sources is converted into green hydrogen.

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PSA Peugeot Citroën and Bosch developing hydraulic hybrid powertrain for passenger cars; 30% reduction in fuel consumption in NEDC, up to 45% urban; B-segment application in 2016

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The hydraulic components (motor and pump) recover and store the energy generated by the internal combustion engine and by braking and deceleration (kinetic energy); kinetic energy from braking that would otherwise be lost as heat is converted into hydraulic energy and stored in a pressure accumulator.

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Komatsu America launches third-generation hybrid hydraulic excavator; 20% fuel savings

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This third-generation model is based on iterations of Komatsu hybrid experience; Komatsu was the first in the industry to introduce a hybrid excavator in 2008. The kinetic energy generated during the swing-braking phase is converted to electricity, which is sent through an inverter and then captured by the Komatsu Ultra Capacitor.

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Engineers confirm feasibility of aircraft regenerative braking from landing gear

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The energy produced by a plane’s braking system during landing—currently wasted as heat produced by friction in the aircraft’s disc brakes—would be captured and converted into electricity by motor-generators built into the landing gear. A number of technical challenges would need to be overcome. —Professor Stewart.

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