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Johnson Controls launching AGM battery line in North America for start-stop applications

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Johnson Controls, which has been manufacturing AGM batteries in Europe since 2002, produces more than 3 million VARTA Start-Stop Plus AGM batteries annually to supply the rapidly growing Start-Stop market. AGM batteries to meet European sizes (H6, H7, H8) are available today. Joseph’s, Mo.,

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First $300M tranche of VW National ZEV investment targets charging infrastructure; 150kW+ fast charging on highway network

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As a part of the first cycle of investment, Volkswagen’s “Electrify America” program is earmarked to spend $300 million, with the most focus on the installation of hundreds of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at multi-family residences, workplaces, highway rest-stops, commercial and retail sites, and municipal lots and garages.

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DOE to Award Up to $27M in Phase III Small Business Awards; Algae Processing, Fuel Cells, Improved Materials for Motors, Synthetic Fuels Among Areas of Interest

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The purpose of this Phase III program is for the grantee to pursue commercial applications of work that derives from, extends, or logically concludes effort(s) performed under prior (Phase I/II) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding agreements. saline water).

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Study: even with high LDV electrification, low-carbon biofuels will be necessary to meet 80% GHG reduction target; “daunting” policy implications

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They considered three levels of GHG-intensity for US electricity supply. The petroleum-targeted scenarios assume that electricity supply is decarbonized by 40%. while the climate-targeted scenarios assume that electricity supply is decarbonized by 80%. Renewable and nuclear electricity supply technologies are available today.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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At present, PHEV technology alone is equipped to improve the current electric grid. The car can refuel during periods of low demand on the grid, and if equipped with a bi-directional charger, can actually replenish the grid with excess energy gleaned from a renewable resource. Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics. slow charge.

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ARPA-E awards $130M to 66 “OPEN 2012” transformational energy technology projects

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gas, the first step in the commercial process of converting natural. lower cost than those available today, based on a friction. would supply the growing market of wind turbine generators and. commercial and military market. Small and Efficient Reformer. for Converting Natural Gas to Liquid Fuels. University of.

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NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

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This motor/generator uses the engine to either charge the battery or supply additional power to the drive motor. The planetary gear splits engine power between the first motor/generator and the drive motor to either charge the battery or supply power to the wheels. Projected technology penetrations for the preferred alternative.

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