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Hydraulic Hybrid Systems and EMI Partner to Target Fleet Retrofit Market; First Retrofit Underway

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( earlier post ), is partnering with Equipment Maintenance Innovators (EMI-Global) to distribute HHS hydraulic hybrid retrofit systems for light- and medium-duty commercial fleet vehicles. HHS has also purchased a totaled 2008 Chevy Silverado HD 2500 that will serve as a demonstration vehicle. HHS system on the test stand.

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NREL Study Finds UPS First-Generation Hybrid Vans Deliver Almost 29% Greater Fuel Economy

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Funded by the DOE’s Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity (AVTA), NREL’s Fleet Test & Evaluation (FT&E) team performed a 12-month evaluation of six MY 2007 P70D hybrid vans and six MY 2006 P70D standard diesel vans at a UPS location in Phoenix, collecting and analyzing fuel economy, maintenance and other vehicle performance data.

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NREL study finds 2nd-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans show significant gains in fuel economy over conventional vans

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The hybrids studied represented a second-generation,an evolution from UPS’ original 50 Eaton hybrids that NREL documented in earlier studies. The first study, performed in 2008, focused on first-generation hybrid vans operated by UPS in Phoenix. kWh capacity; and power electronics. kWh capacity; and power electronics. Earlier post.)

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Wal-Mart Testing Two Different Hybrid Systems and Three Alt Fuels on Class 8 Trucks

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will test two hybrid systems—one developed by ArvinMeritor and one developed by Eaton and Peterbilt—in Class 8 trucks. This technology could help Wal-Mart increase its fleet efficiency by up to 25%. Peterbilt/Eaton Hybrid Assist. This technology could help Wal-Mart increase its fleet efficiency by up to two percent.

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CALSTART survey of major auto suppliers finds 70% don’t want US to change CAFE targets; split on amount of electrification needed

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During the interview, Eaton indicated that achieving the GHG targets is dependent on the level of EV penetration. Starting in 2008, agencies reformed fuel-economy requirements to make them footprint-based, meaning smaller vehicles have higher miles-per-gallon requirements while larger vehicles have lower ones.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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Solar, Wind and Biofuels Grew 53 Percent in 2008 Green Education = Environmental Religion? Review of Forestry Carbon Standards 2008 Ford Partners to Commercialize Electric Vehicles A New "Green" Deal.Direction for the economic re. Clean Fleet Article It would be a financial win-win for all.

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