Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2013

Axion Power International, Inc, the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), has entered a strategic relationship with ePower Engine Systems LLC. the diesel engine powers a generator that in turn provides power directly to the traction motors. when accelerating or climbing.

Diesel 231

Diesel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Lead Acid 231

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

In effect, AVL has developed a gasoline engine with diesel-like fuel efficiency. The next technology step is to further develop AVL’s efficient low carbon ELC-hybrid concept by incorporating CPT’s SpeedStart system. TGDI engine and close to the 146 g/km of the current Passat 2.0L common rail TDI engine.

VRLA 210

VRLA Hybrid Downsizing Fuel 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2012

The LC Super Hybrid, conceived by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and the Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) to show that significant CO 2 reduction can be achieved through electric hybridization at low voltages (12-48 volts) using the latest lead-carbon batteries, will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show.

Lead Acid 231

Lead Acid Low Cost Hybrid Batteries 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

Developed to reduce the carbon emissions of inner-city driving, the ADDZEV system was developed using a standard Vauxhall Combo van. The development team retained the existing conventional front-wheel-drive system of the Combo but added an electric drive, powered via low-cost valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries, to the rear wheels.

Plug-in 150

Plug-in Plug Lead Acid Hybrid 150