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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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VTO is seeking projects that address the major challenges to developing and commercializing batteries for plug?in in electric vehicles (PEVs). Recycling or refurbishment technology that can restore an end of life cell or battery or battery material to new or near new performance. Greater Reliability. mode operation.

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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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Kia unveils Soul-based e-AWD Trail’ster Concept; through-the-road hybrid

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The Trail’ster, based on Kia’s Soul urban passenger vehicle, is primarily powered by a 1.6-liter the two power sources (front gasoline engine and rear electric motor) meet “through the road,” as opposed to inside the transmission with a common mechanical driveline connection. liter gasoline Soul.

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New Kia Sorento SUV and first Sorento Hybrid; plug-in option to come

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The Sorento Hybrid is powered by a new Smartstream electrified powertrain, pairing a 1.6-liter liter T-GDi (turbocharged gasoline direct injection) with a 1.49 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack and 44.2 kW electric motor. The powertrain produces 230 ps and 350 N·m of torque.

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DOE issues FY 2015 SBIR/STTR Release 2 funding opportunity, including hydrogen fuel cells, electric drive batteries

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Technical topics for this FOA—which span the range of DOE interests from fossil to nuclear to renewable and low-carbon energies—include two hydrogen- and fuel-cell-related topics: fuel cell-battery electric hybrid trucks and in-line quality control devices for polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells.

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Hyundai to begin production of ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle in December; targeting 1,000 units by 2015

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Hyundai called the ix35 Fuel Cell its “halo vehicle” in the Blue Drive sub-brand, the badge worn by Hyundai’s cleanest vehicles, including Sonata Hybrid, i20 Blue Drive and BlueOn, Hyundai’s battery-powered i10. A kinetic energy regeneration system charges the battery when the driver applies the brakes or drives downhill.

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EVs & Camping: How Well They Go Along ?

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Eco-Friendly Exploration One of the most significant benefits of using an electric vehicle for camping is the reduced carbon footprint. Regenerative Braking EVs often feature regenerative braking technology, which converts kinetic energy back into battery power while slowing down. first appeared on Get Electric Vehicle.