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Murata and Michelin co-develop embeddable RFID module for tires

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This simple yet elegant technology delivers low-cost and easy tire traceability throughout its entire lifespan, enabling the management of inventory logistics, aftermarket maintenance, and recycling operations. As the technology is also available, from now on, to any other tire manufacturer, this shall foster market adoption.

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Ricardo launches pre-production prototype of high-speed flywheel energy storage for off-road equipment

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The magnetic coupling also enables the unit to operate in a permanently sealed vacuum and permits ease of in-field maintenance for high availability applications. —Ricardo VP of Innovation David Rollafson. Click to enlarge.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Accelerated Development and Deployment of LowCost Automotive Mg Sheet Components (Area of Interest 3). Magnesium is one of the lightest structural metals available and can reduce the weight of vehicle components by more than 50%. Advances for the Production of LowCost Electric Drive vehicle Motors (Area of Interest 5).

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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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Gasoline/diesel fueling stations to replenish the liquid fuel for these engines are readily available. has constructed prototype PHEV trucks for electric utility companies which can deliver energy to power an entire neighborhood during maintenance or repair when there is a power outage [ 4 ]. Also see Appendix E and Reference 1.).

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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This is from "Commercializing Plug-In Hybrids" (pdf), the current CalCars 24-slide presentation about PHEVs available along with other documents at CalCars Downloads. The table and this introduction are also available in multiple foreign languages which occasionally have a translation "lag time" (follow links at bottom of home page).

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