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Oak Ridge Two-Phase, Floating Loop Cooling System for Power Electronics Meets DOE 2020 Targets

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The Camry Hybrid inverter offers about 8 kW/L, according to ORNL.) The low pressure drop R134a refrigerant loop is considered “floating” because it is connected to and operates in parallel with the AC system condenser. Lowe (2007) A Unique Approach to Power Electronics and Motor Cooling in a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Environment.

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Toyota introduces 7th generation Camry for 2012 with improved fuel economy and performance across all models; ~39% jump in EPA city cycle fuel economy for the hybrid

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2012 Camry Hybrid. Toyota has unveiled the seventh-generation Camry, the best-selling car in the US for nine years running and for 13 of the past 14 years. liter V6; and a highly revised version of the Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain for the Camry Hybrid, including a new 2.5-liter Click to enlarge.