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FEBRUARY 20, 2009

Higher switching frequencies allow the use of smaller and lower cost passive components, such as inductors and capacitors, resulting in higher power density designs. Sampling started in January 2009, with series production scheduled in early spring 2009. in the overall efficiency under 20% load conditions.

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Crane also mentioned that one-quarter to one-third of the cost of a battery system is the packaging, integration and electronics. The systems are designed to maintain mobility for the elderly and those with weakened leg muscles. Storage Temperature. Driving Temperature. State of Charge. The cells make up the remainder.

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Rather than having customized vehicles provided by a variety of vendors, Motiv’s modular design allows the same All-Electric Powertrain to be used across the full range of a city’s work trucks, from Class 4 through Class 8. Founded in 2009 and based in Foster City, CA.,

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Sion Power designed and assembled the custom Li-S battery pack, which utilized Sion’s high specific energy Li-S cells which provide 350 Wh/kg. —Chris Kelleher, the Technical Director of the Airbus HAPS program. The Li-S battery pack was carefully engineered to minimize total pack weight. Earlier post.).

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The Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract was awarded in June 2009 and had an original ceiling value of $98 million. Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) has been awarded a $15-million increase on an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) contract.

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The 5500 series is, as the numerical designation implies, rated to both carry and tow significantly more mass — offering a stout 19,500 lb. Opened in 1995, the plant launched production of the heavy duty in 2009; via RAM Trucks. Fleets love the idea of saving money on running costs,” they said. “So

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The California Air Resources Board launched a new $40-million program designed to accelerate the purchase and use of zero-emission off-road freight technologies. From its inception in 2009, more than $447 million has been allocated to HVIP.

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In the expensive carbon fiber 700 bar non-conformable hydrogen gas cylinders, which are employed in today’s first generation hydrogen vehicles, 5 kg of hydrogen occupies a volume of about 125 L, thus placing unwanted constraints on the automobile design. Antonelli et al. Hoang and David M. 200802832.

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UPS and Unique Electric Solutions LLC (UES LLC) will design, build, test and make the conversions. The company has invested more than $750 million in alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and fueling stations globally since 2009. NYSERDA is providing $500,000 in funding to develop and test the conversion system.

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MAY 30, 2013

Ford’s use of sustainable fabrics is growing as the company continues adding global vehicle programs, implementing sustainable material standards on new vehicles, and identifying quality global recycled yarn suppliers, says Carol Kordich, Ford lead designer of sustainable materials.

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MAY 9, 2009

At the recent SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit, General Motors engineers presented the first front-wheel-drive (FWD) iteration of their two-mode hybrid transaxle, termed the 2MT70 ( earlier post ), scheduled for its first application in the Saturn 2009 VUE 2-Mode Hybrid light sport-utility vehicle later this year ( earlier post ).

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The partnership hopes to decrease the cost of fuel cells by up to 75%. Yan’s technology was recognized by the US Department of Energy''s Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E) as one of 37 funded projects in ARPA-E’s first open call for projects in 2009. and SET Technology. OH Energy, Inc.

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In 2009, NREL expanded this CDP to include a comparison of the efficiency at full power, for which DOE’s target was 50% net system efficiency. In June 2009, an on-road driving range evaluation was performed in collaboration with Toyota and Savannah River National Laboratory. —Final Report. Results from version 2.1

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Among the modifications to the RUC, the New Zealand government has extended the current exemption for light electric motor vehicles from the requirement to pay road user charges—enacted in 2009 and due to expire in 2013—to 2020. per cent is estimated to increase the total cost of truck operation by around 0.4%.

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JANUARY 20, 2010

With the AC Propulsion and AutoPort solution, the current USPS LLV design will be stripped of the gasoline engine, transmission and other components and refitted with the AC Propulsion AC-150 drive system, an integrated power system that includes an AC induction motor, inverter, charger and 12V power supply.

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For PHEV20 batteries, TIAX found significant overlap in battery costs among five cathode classes, with wider variation within each chemistry based on the electrode design than between chemistries. Costs were modeled for a 300V PHEV battery pack that could provide 5.5 Cells were designed for a range of electrode loadings (1.5–3

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They are implemented in thin-film silicon, slashing the cost of automotive depth sensing solutions by an order of magnitude. Its design also has no moving parts, resulting in greater reliability and durability. These nano antennas, which are only 5/1000 th of a millimeter in diameter, are at the heart of Oryx’s innovation.

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MARCH 27, 2012

Called the Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Cost Calculator, the new tool is designed to help fleet customers understand their current carbon footprint and to model various scenarios based on the types of vehicles they choose for their fleets. For example, the tool can demonstrate how operating an electric vehicle in Portland, Ore.,

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Source: AFCC 2009. Next-generation fuel cell work: costs. the next-gen MY 2015 F-Cell—will demonstrate capabilities competitive with other platforms, but cost remains an issue, according to an AFCC research needs analysis presented in 2009. Accordingly, Generation 3 fuel cell stacks will focus on cost reduction.

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JUNE 30, 2009

BNSF operates through several locations that are in non-attainment areas for air quality as designated by the Environmental Protection Agency. The switcher is being also designed to be able to serve as a mobile backup power source (i.e., The BNSF FuelCell-Hybrid Switch Locomotive for the Los Angeles Basin (March 2009).

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Although NiMH is still the dominant battery in the high-voltage hybrid market, Li-ion technology started to take market share around 2009 and is expected to continually increase its share with time. All four produce prismatic cells with nickel-based cathodes, a design favored by the HEV industry leaders Toyota, Ford, and Honda.

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TIGER Discretionary Grants may be used for up to 80% of the costs of a project. DOT may increase the Federal share above 80% only for projects located in rural areas, in which case DOT may fund up to 100% of the costs of a project. Since 2009, the TIGER program has awarded $3.5 intermodal projects.

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As Ford brings on new facilities, it is expanding the use of common manufacturing processes and standard systems for tracking material, delivery, maintenance and environmental costs so that new and existing plants are aligned in how they operate. In addition, the company has reduced the investment to produce a vehicle derivative by 60%.

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Despite the fact that the majority of the boosted engines in contrast to the naturally aspirated engines are equipped with direct fuel injection, today’s boosted engines are designed for RON 95 gasoline with a compression ratio (CR) of approximately 9.6. Engines 2(1):1304-1313, 2009, doi: 10.4271/2009-01-1457. Tiemann, C.,

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The bioliq process thus allows for the economically efficient large-scale production of high-quality engine-compatible designer fuels. A 2009 study pegged the cost of biosynfuel from a large bioliq plant at around (US$3.0/gallon gallon US). Earlier post.).

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The research and development (R&D) portfolio is designed to ensure the ability to use abundant domestic fossil resources through the development of technologies with a specific focus on significant reductions of global carbon emissions at acceptable cost. The request includes $420.6 million for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve; $10.1

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The YASA motor has achieved good market acceptance since the company was formed in 2009 with sales growing quickly and validation testing progressing well, the company says. Using advanced materials and joining technology, the project will aim to reduce manufacturing time and the cost of materials.

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This seasonal standard is designed to protect plants and trees from damage occurring from repeated ozone exposure, which can reduce tree growth, damage leaves, and increase susceptibility to disease. In September 2009 Administrator Jackson announced that EPA would reconsider the existing ozone standards, set at 0.075 ppm in March 2008.

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Source: DOE Hydrogen Program & Vehicle Technologies Program, 2009 Merit Review. Fuel cell system durability has improved and costs have been reduced through R&D, the ARB staff noted. Improvements in system design, including lower catalyst loadings in the fuel cell, are expected to reduce this number further, according to ARB.

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Demand growth for the metal has continued including a near doubling of aluminum shipments to the transportation sector since 2009. The heat of annealing relieves the distorted, dislocated lattice structure and allows it to reform in relatively undislocated planes again, restoring ductility at the cost of the acquired strength.

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The company offered a limited release of the Ranger EV in 1998, the Escape Hybrid in 2004 and the Fusion Hybrid in 2009. Ford says it has reduced the cost of its current hybrid system by 30% compared with previous-generation technology and vehicles are coming to market 25% faster. Taenaka, B., and Snyder, K.

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2009) Click to enlarge. Traditionally, fuel cells employ expensive platinum-based electrocatalysts, which cost about $4,000 for a passenger car. The goal is to reduce the major cost of a fuel cell in order to compete with current market technologies, including gasoline engines. From Gong et al. Gong et al. Kuanping Gong et al.

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The PurePower family of engines is designed to power the next generation of passenger aircraft with reduced fuel consumption and emissions. This advanced core contains many key technologies contributing to the lower engine operating cost of the PW1000G engine. Earlier post.)

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The group received $5 million from the US Department of Energy (DOE) earlier this summer to design and test the technology. The technology could help offset the cost of geologic carbon storage. We may be able to bring down its costs by generating electricity on the side. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Both plants are now producing at design capacity and planning is now underway for commercial scale production facilities. The agreement follows AFC’s announcement of 13 May 2009 on the agreement with Turtle Island Recycling Corporation for waste material as feedstock for the production of fuels and chemical feedstocks in Sarnia, Ontario.

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MARCH 24, 2009

In the paper “ Cap and Trade is Not Enough: Improving US Climate Policy ”, the authors argue that the US Congress should simultaneously design, integrate and implement these targeted strategies: For automobiles. Rubin (2009) Cap and Trade is Not Enough: Improving US Climate Policy. For buildings and appliances. Samaras et al.

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This partnership brings together 17 scientists and engineers from nine universities across Canada, who will work on reducing the cost of PEMFCs through the exploration of alternative non-platinum metals and the fabrication of advanced layer structures. Replacing steel with titanium alternatives can reduce the weight of a vehicle by 50%.

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