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Allison Transmission launches eGen Flex, new zero-emission-capable electric hybrid system

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eGen Flex provides bus fleets with full electric engine-off propulsion and accessory power operation capability—suited for zero-emission zones and depot operation, including when approaching, during, and leaving passenger stops for a quieter and healthier environment. in 24 of the 27 Gillig buses.

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Leclanché to supply battery storage system for two hybrid-powered ferries

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Leclanché’s Marine Rack System (MRS), powered by the company’s proprietary lithium-ion cell batteries, was developed especially for the maritime industry and will reduce the ships’ consumption of fossil fuels by 40%. The MRS is available in multiple rack heights including: 3, 6, 9 and 10 module variants.

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Electrovaya launches next generation of MN series of Li-ion SuperPolymer cells; claims energy densities exceeding 200 Wh/g

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Electrovaya’s MN-HP series cells use commercially proven electrode materials such as graphite anodes and lithium metal mixed oxide cathodes. The company says that the MN-HP cells typically have 50-70% higher energy density than typical phosphate cells, and more than 120% higher energy density than lithium titanate cells.

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Proterra Catalyst electric bus sets records at Altoona in efficiency, gradeability, weight and acceleration

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The full public Altoona report is available here. The bus is powered either by an advanced Lithium Titanate fast-charge energy storage pack or an NMC extended range energy storage system. While conventional diesel buses average 3.86 MPGe (equivalent to 10.7 l/100 km) (1.70

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BCG Report Expects Battery Costs Will Constrain Widespread Market Adoption of Fully Electric Vehicles, Absent a Technology Breakthrough; Forecasts 26% of Major Market New Cars in 2020 To be Hybrid or Electric

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For years, people have been saying that one of the keys to reducing our dependency on fossil fuels is the electrification of the vehicle fleet. Given current technology options, we see substantial challenges to achieving this goal by 2020. Xavier Mosquet, Detroit-based leader of BCG’s global automotive practice and a coauthor of the study.