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will use its hydrogen-fueled rotary engine technology ( earlier post ) as a range extender for an electric vehicle it plans to start leasing next year, according to Mazda President Takashi Yamanouchi as reported in The Nikkei. In 2009, Mazda began commercial leasing of the Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid ( earlier post ).

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in 2009 to improve heavy-duty truck freight efficiency by 50%. Volvo Group North America, LLC will develop a 400-mile-range Class-8 battery electric tractor-trailer with advanced aerodynamics, electric braking, EV optimized tires, automation and route planning. launched the SuperTruck Initiative?in Award amount: $32,971,041).

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

billion from fiscal years 2009 through 2012, supported a variety of technologies, uses, advancement activities, and goals, according to the report. Federal Agency Battery and Energy Storage Initiatives and Funding Obligations, Fiscal Years 2009. These initiatives, which obligated more than $1.3 through 2012. Number of obligations.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Lotus has earmarked £20 million (US$33 million) for product investment in 2009/10, in addition to the £28 million (US$46 million) already invested in 2008/09. Planned sales volumes of the Lotus Evora for FY 2009/10 are in excess of 1200 with the production rate reaching 10 cars per day by the end of November 2009.

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DECEMBER 18, 2012

The 2014 Cadillac ELR extended-range electric luxury coupe, based on the Converj concept ( earlier post ), will make its world debut 15 January at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Earlier post.).

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The department awarded a total of $127 million to five heavy-vehicle manufacturers in the latest round of SuperTruck funding, the third since the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy launched the initiative in 2009. Earlier post.). Initial project phases will include technology modeling, analysis, concept selection and design.

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UPS will deploy a prototype extended range Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) in its Rolling Laboratory fleet of alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. Each FCEV produces electricity which continuously charges its batteries, thereby providing additional power and an extended range of 125 miles.

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JULY 29, 2009

Piaggio has introduced the refreshed 2009 range of the Ape Calessino, including a new electric version powered by lithium-ion batteries. Range is 75 km (47 miles) on one charge. Ape Calessino Electric Lithium. Click to enlarge. kWh Li-ion battery pack built with 3.7 V, 31 Ah cells and an 18 kW AC motor.

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AUGUST 22, 2018

The turnover of household vehicles has slowed since 2009, based on US Department of Transportation surveys of household vehicle travel, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported. years in 2009 to 10.5 years in 2009 to 10.3 The increases in average age between 2009 and 2017 ranged from a low of 0.4

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NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Air pollution from the 10,000 largest polluting facilities in Europe cost citizens between €102–169 billion (US$135–224 billion) in 2009, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) which analyzed the costs of harm to health and the environment caused by air pollution. Source: EEA. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 6, 2020

New research by the IHS Markit Canadian Oil Sands Dialogue shows that the combined greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of Canadian oil sands projects has declined 20% from 2009 levels. There continues to be a wide variability in the range of emissions for different oil sands projects, spanning a range of 160 kg carbon dioxide per barrel in 2018.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

VR9 stands for the vehicle resistance class according to which a special protection vehicle is certified under the VPAM (Vereinigung der Prüfstellen für angriffshemmende Materialien und Konstruktionen) BRV (Bullet Resistant Vehicles) 2009 standard. VPAM BRV tests the whole vehicle and not just the materials used.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

In November 2009, Capstone introduced a prototype range-extended electric supercar using one of its 30 kW C30 microturbines as the generator unit. According to Velozzi, the cars will operate on 100% battery power in zero-emissions mode for a range of up to 200 miles. Other micro-turbine range extenders. ( Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

Mean temperatures and anomalies in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, 18 December to 22 December 2009, as measured by moored ocean. European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), Japan. buoys monitored in real time by NOAA’s Tropical Atmospheric Ocean. TAO) researchers. Source: NOAA/TAO. Click to enlarge. F) above average.

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Their extended zero-emission range will contribute significantly towards improving air quality in the cities these buses will service. De Lijn introduced its first hybrid buses in its fleet in 2009, and currently operates 530 hybrid buses. The main advantage of e-hybrid buses over regular hybrids lays in their battery capacity.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

The average CO 2 emissions figure on new Fiat cars sold in Europe during the first half of 2009 dropped 5.2 g/km reduction in the CO 2 output of new cars sold by the top 25 brands in Europe in 1H 2009, with a similar reduction measured in JATO’s 21 monitored EU markets. g/km to 129.1 Overall, JATO found an average 6.2

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

a developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, has coupled an FEV-developed Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) with a 3-cylinder engine for use as a range extender in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. FEV has developed a range of APUs for a variety of vehicle applications depending on the customer’s power requirements. FEV, Inc.,

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

The CR-Z Concept 2009. Honda will reveal the CR-Z Concept 2009, the most recent prototype of a compact sports car using Honda’s IMA technology, at October’s Tokyo Motor Show. This is still a design study, but Honda is positioning it as an example of how the IMA technology can be placed in a range of different cars for different needs.

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MAY 12, 2010

The FEV LiiON Drive with Wankel Range Extender concept. FEV Motorentechnik GmbH (FEV) featured its LiiOn Drive with Wankel Range Extender Vehicle at this year’s Vienna Motor Symposium, 29-30 April, where it was one of the most popular Ride & Drive vehicles. An FEV assessment of the properties of different range extender modules.

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Since 2009, the EFRCs have produced more than 12,600 peer-reviewed scientific publications and generated hundreds of inventions at various stages of the patent process, fostering a wide range of new technologies that have benefitted multiple private sector companies, both large and small.

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As the first dedicated platform fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity was powered by the smaller and lighter Honda V-flow fuel cell stack positioned in the center tunnel of the vehicle, with the smooth high torque front-wheel drive electric motor, providing performance on par with a gasoline powered sedan, including a 240 miles driving range rating.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Mazda Motor Corporation will debut two new models of the all-new Mazda3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan) product range at the 2009 Geneva International Motor Show from 3-15 March 2009.

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JULY 1, 2022

The vehicle architecture of the new 7 Series range was devised from the outset for both internal combustion engines and electrified drive systems. A VR6-level security vehicle protects against attacks with short- and long-range weapons up to 7.62 —Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG.

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AUGUST 18, 2010

Range Fuels, Inc. Range Fuels plans to begin production of cellulosic ethanol from the plant in the third quarter this year. Range Fuels plans to begin production of cellulosic ethanol from the plant in the third quarter this year. In January 2009, Range was awarded an $80-million loan guarantee from USDA.

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JUNE 13, 2009

University students from The Ohio State University earned top honors at the 2009 finals of the EcoCAR : The NeXt Challenge competition in Toronto, Canada for their design of a Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV). In the final year, teams must refine their vehicles to near-showroom quality.

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The pilot will provide $25 million to implement a range of innovative solutions to help small fleets make the transition to zero-emissions. The Innovative Small e-Fleet pilot will focus on privately owned and nonprofit trucking fleets with 20 or fewer trucks and less than $15 million in annual revenue.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late November 2009, the 50-state certified A3 TDI delivers 42 mpg US (5.6 Audi notes that the Lexus HS 250h offers similar combined fuel economy with hybrid technology (EPA estimated 35/34 mpg US city/highway) but not the highway mileage range.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The previous OPEN solicitations were conducted at the inception of the agency in 2009 and again in 2012, 2015, and 2018. ARPA-E uses Open FOAs to identify high-potential projects that address the full range of energy-related technologies, including areas that are outside of the current portfolio.

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JUNE 25, 2009

For its Technology Day 2009 in Germany, BMW focused on describing its work with aerodyanmics, engines and transmissions in the context of its EfficientDyanmics development strategy. liter gaosline engine combines turbocharging, direct fuel injection and VALVETRONIC for the first time. Click to enlarge. Eight-speed transmission.

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Zero local CO 2 emissions, long ranges and short refuelling times, plus a wide range of applications from cars to buses, other large commercial vehicles and not least also for stationary applications make the technology a future-proof alternative. Fuel cell technology is an integral part of our drive system strategy.

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Lightning Energy’s lineup of chargers includes a full range of charging technology, up to the highest powers available on the market today. By combining the capabilities of Lightning Energy with its electric vehicles, Lightning eMotors provides a complete “one-stop shop” fleet electrification solution.

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AUGUST 17, 2009

for a Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (ReEV) project. The battery pack is expected to be demonstrated in a ReEV concept Dodge Caliber that was shown by FEV at the 2009 SAE World Congress. In 2008, EIG opened the EIG America sales office in Santa Clara, California, and incorporated EIG America in March 2009 as a wholly owned subsidiary.

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Octillion has been designing and building lithium-ion battery systems for electric cars, trucks and buses since 2009. The high-density battery systems will more easily fit in high performance powerboats and pontoons ranging from 18 to 30 feet, with narrow hulls and compartments. billion kilometers driven on Octillion’s battery systems.

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APRIL 29, 2009

On 20 April, the opening day of the SAE 2009 World Congress, the AVL Technology Leadership Theater presented a forum on “Green Mobility—The Long View”. The first wave of vehicles will be built by a Dutch firm 2getthere and will have a range of 60 km which should be good for several hours of use. by Bill Cooke. Earlier post.)].

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Consider that the first-generation Volkswagen Golf launched in 1974, for example, lived on in South Africa until 2009 as the VW CitiGolf. DON'T MISS: 2009 VW CitiGolf: Driving a Brand-New. Those vehicles may even be upgraded with newer technology in the older body.

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MARCH 5, 2010

Range Fuels, Inc. The proceeds from the $80 million bond will be used to partially finance the first two phases of construction of Range Fuels’ first commercial cellulosic biofuels plant using renewable and sustainable supplies of non-food biomass near Soperton, Georgia. Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 27, 2010

Backed by research support from the Swedish Energy Agency, Volvo Cars is initiating development of a fuel cell system that can extend an electric car’s operating range. In the first phase, a preliminary study is being conducted into a fuel cell range extender, consisting of a fuel cell with an on-board reformer—i.e.,

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