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Ricardo wins UK funding to develop future electric trucks

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This will help to accelerate the wider-scale adoption of electrified commercial vehicles. of these are using cleaner propulsion. This latest funding award therefore is a further enhancement to Ricardo’s capability in advanced batteries, power electronics and motors for electric vehicles.

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DOE announces $26.6M SBIR/STTR FY15 Phase 1 Release 2 awards; fuel cells, batteries, power electronics and efficient combustion engines

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Of these, 16 are vehicle-related, encompassing projects developing batteries, power electronics and improved combustion engine technology including on-board reformers, and two are specifically hydrogen fuel cell-related. High Loading Lithium-Ion Electrode Architecture for Low Cost Electric Vehicle Batteries Ballast Energy, Inc.

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Are Solid-State Batteries the Next Big Breakthrough for EVs?

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Questions & Answers from our Friends at EarthTalk® Are solid-state electric vehicle (EV) batteries a solution to some of the issues with the lithium-ion batteries powering our EVs today? Solid-state batteries can help by offering a cleaner and more efficient energy storage solution.

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Eaton forms strategic alliance with KPIT to develop next-generation e-mobility technologies

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Our strategic alliance with KPIT brings valuable capabilities and technologies to enable manufacturers to develop vehicles that are cleaner and safer and deliver value. —Jeff Lowinger, president, eMobility, Eaton. In March 2018, Eaton announced the formation of its eMobility business unit for electrified vehicles.

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General Motors increases EV investment by 75% through 2025

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The car ultimately never made it to mass production, and it was listed on TIME’s “50 Worst Cars of All-Time” list, which is harsh considering it was one of the first attempts at a battery-powered vehicle in the modern age. Commercializing U.S.-made Further details about these new U.S.

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Damen delivers its first hybrid tug to Iskes; up to 30% savings on fuel, 40% on emissions

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By combining diesel-direct, diesel-electric propulsion and battery power the vessel can achieve average fuel savings of up to 30% and up to 40% reduction of emissions. The coming decade will see a lot of changes happening in engine rooms as they become greener and cleaner. The Bernardus still has a bollard pull of 60 tonnes.

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Volkswagen reveals new electric van concept

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Volkswagen is due to unveil its vision for cleaner deliveries, with the new e-Co Motion concept at the opening day of the Geneva Motor Show tomorrow. The German brand envisages a future where light commercial vehicles run on battery power for local deliveries into built-up, inner city areas, where air pollution is currently problematic.

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