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DOE awards nearly $55M to advance fuel efficient vehicle technologies in support of EV Everywhere and SuperTruck

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The project will develop novel binders and active materials to enable a low-cost, water-based, electrodeposited lithium ion battery (LIB) electrode coating system and manufacturing process. Electric Drive Vehicular Battery Modeling for Commercially Available Software (Area of Interest 6). 2,955,360 (jointly funded). Ford Motor.

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What is Home energy management system, why it is needed

Baua Electric

A smart meter is a digital device that records and monitors the consumption of electricity, gas, or water in a home or business. Ice Storage: Energy is stored by freezing a substance (often water) during periods of low energy demand. Hydrogen Storage: Electrolysis: Excess electricity is used to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.

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First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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1 Given that US EPA fuel economy figures for the vehicles are not yet available, we are using the ECE fuel consumption figures from Europe as a means to provide a comparison across vehicles, and are providing the estimated EPA figure where available. The water-cooled unit features a 10 gear ratio and has a disconnect clutch.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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Friction-reducing measures include a variable speed water pump, a clutched air compressor, low-viscosity oil and an improved cylinder kit. Hybrid: A123 Systems, Eaton, FUSO, ITK Engineering, Mercedes-Benz, MiaSole, US Hybrid. Other components, due to regulatory or economic barriers, may not be commercially viable in the near future.

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Ford MyEnergi Lifestyle collaboration to demonstrate integration of home appliance technology, plug-in vehicle and renewable energy source; Georgia Tech model predicts 60% cut in home energy costs

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The Ford-led MyEnergi Lifestyle collaboration includes Eaton, SunPower and Whirlpool. Hot water heaters are more efficient and use nighttime electricity. Appliance efficiency has improved dramatically over the past decade. Connected appliances can use less energy during peak periods.

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Ford, Cummins and others break with industry to support strong EPA truck rule

Baua Electric

The EPA is currently finalizing new rules to limit truck emissions, and a group of manufacturers including Ford, Cummins, BorgWarner and Eaton has broken with the industry to support the upcoming “Phase 3” heavy duty emissions rules, while the rest of the industry, led by Volvo and Daimler, continues to lobby against them.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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A Perfect Storm for Water Counting Calories and Counting Carbon: The Role of. Electric vehicles will be available for customers in 2011. Cleantech Crunched Top 10 Low Carbon Footprint Cars (and one SUV) for. The T-Word Barking up the Wrong Tree: Forests vs the CDM in t. 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA SZ (1) 6753.T SZ (1) 6753.T

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