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New Ricardo 48V electric motor aims to boost power and cut costs of hybrids; up to 50% increase in power density; ECOCHAMPS

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As part of its contribution to a recently completed major European research initiative to achieve more efficient and cost-effective hybrid powertrains for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles, Ricardo developed a new 48V e-motor offering up to a 50% increase in power density compared with current production machines.

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ABI Research: 16B ride-hailing trips completed globally in 2017, 24B expected in 2018; 70% in Asia

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ABI forecasts that 24 billion completed trips by the end of 2018. In direct contrast to Western Europe and North America, vehicle ownership is relatively low in Asian markets due to the large expense and impracticality for consumers in large cities. —Shiv Patel, Research Analyst at ABI Research. —Shiv Patel.

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Pike Research forecasts annual sales of electric bicycles to surpass 47M units by 2018; Li-ion battery share to climb to 12%

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Electric bicycle sales by region, world markets: 2012-2018. between 2012 and 2018, resulting in global sales of 47.6 million vehicles in 2018, up form more than 30 million units in 2012. billion revenue in 2018, Pike suggests. billion revenue in 2018, Pike suggests. Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge.

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Frost & Sullivan projects nearly 40% of compact vehicles in Europe to have Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) by 2018

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According to Frost & Sullivan, technological developments such as the integration of radar and camera as well as sensor fusion between multiple applications are enabling a price reduction which may well lead to a 40% penetration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in compact cars by 2018. —Manish Garg.

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Toyota introducing new Corolla Touring Sports with two hybrid powertrain options at Paris show

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liter full hybrid powertrain joining the engine line-up, the new 2018 Corolla model range also marks the debut of Toyota’s dual hybrid strategy. This latter is a unique proposition in this segment as no other conventional powertrain can offer the same combination of performance and low emissions. With a new 2.0 liter or 180 hp, 2.0

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ARPA-E announces $11M for innovations in energy-water processing and agricultural sensing technologies; fourth, fifth OPEN+ cohorts

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OSU’s technology would be modular, portable, scalable, and deployable at a fraction of the cost of existing treatment systems. The system is constructed of low-cost material, operates under atmospheric pressure, and is suitable for highly concentrated/contaminated water. Sensors for Bioenergy and Agriculture cohort.

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Faraday Institution to award up to £55M to five consortia for energy storage research

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Its aim is to put on the path to commercialisation a safe sodium ion battery with high performance, low cost and a long cycle life. The relatively low cost of sodium ion batteries makes them an attractive next generation technology, particularly for static energy storage applications and low-cost vehicles.