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BorgWarner showcasing electrification technologies for commercial vehicles; expects 32% CAGR in hybrid and electric CV market from 2017 to 2020

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BorgWarner, is showcasing its range of combustion, hybrid and electric technologies at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) Show in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition, BorgWarner’s 48-volt high efficiency motor/generators provide higher system efficiency and improved energy recovery capability to meet increasing power demands.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. Optimized gear ratios enabling improvement in fuel economy. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7

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BAE Systems reports more than 3,500 HybriDrive series hybrid systems delivered or ordered worldwide

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Atlanta, Ga. The Lancaster buses will come equipped with BAE Systems’ Accessory Power System (APS), which eliminates the need for a bulky, standard alternator and provides the necessary power to electrically drive vehicle accessories such as air conditioning, engine cooling fans, air compressors, and 208-volt AC/28-volt DC vehicle systems.

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NC Transportation Center

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This new energy economy is out there just waiting for somebody to pluck it from the vine ," Easley said in announcing the plan at a forum on energy at N.C. GM's much-hyped Chevrolet Volt will also feature plug-in capabilities. The Volt will be able to charge its batteries via the charging port or via the onboard 1.0