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DOE to award $55.8M for advanced vehicle technologies; $35M for fuel cell and hydrogen

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Topics addressed include: advanced batteries (including manufacturing processes) and electric drive R&D; Lightweight materials; Advanced combustion engine and enabling technologies R&D; and Fuels technologies (dedicated or dual-fuel natural gas engine technologies).

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Bosch showcasing wide range of future commercial vehicle technologies at NACV; automated, connected and electric

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At NACV 2017, Bosch is also showcasing several future-focused powertrain concepts engineered to save fuel and money while extending the lives of fleets. The design calls for a scalable battery that makes an all-electric driving range feasible, enabling zero local emissions driving in city centers.

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Grail Engine Adopts Enerpulse Pulse Plugs for Forced Semi-Homogeneous Charged Compression Ignition in Concept Two-Stroke Engine

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Unlike a spark ignition gas engine or diesel engine, HCCI produces a low-temperature, flameless release of energy throughout the entire combustion chamber. HCCI combustion can deliver a very efficient engine, potentially providing a 20% to 30% boost in gasoline engine efficiency without the NO x or PM emissions of a diesel.

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Liquid Air Energy Network forms in UK; focus on transportation and energy storage

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It is clearly worthy of further research and development effort to create a better understanding of its potential alongside more widely recognized potential future low carbon technologies such as advanced battery systems and hydrogen. Compressed Air Engines Concept Engines Engines'

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Dalian team proposes jet controlled compression ignition to control PCCI phasing in a hybrid pneumatic engine

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However, the control of combustion phasing is one of the crucial issues in determining whether the diesel PCCI engine could be commercialized or not. The utilization of compressed air power on engine cool starts and low-load conditions could significantly reduce the overall emissions. … —Meng et al.

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