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

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The Freightliner SuperTruck uses a downsized and downsped 10.7-liter Friction-reducing measures include a variable speed water pump, a clutched air compressor, low-viscosity oil and an improved cylinder kit. —Derek Rotz, principal investigator for SuperTruck, Daimler Trucks North America. DTNA SuperTruck technology elements.

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Silicon Mobility introduces OLEA T222 for hybrid and electric powertrain control

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OLEA T222 allows the downsizing of electric motors while delivering the best energy efficiency without compromising the vehicle performances. Using OLEA T222, Automotive Tier 1s and OEMs can increase the quality of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU), reducing its footprint by limiting the number of components needed to build the application.

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Main Page - EAA-PHEV

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

PiPrius : Open Source documentation and kits. The generator portion of the system can then be downsized, modular, removable, and easily able to utilize any one of a number of technologies such as ICE, Micro Turbine, Stirling, to perhaps even FuelCell and Mr. Fusion. 2008.03.20 - New rechargeit.blogspot.com about PHEVs.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", The expansion will add an assembly line to build lithium batteries for automotive applications. Batteries not ready.

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