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Go-Ahead London first to operate next-generation, ultra low emission series hybrid bus from ADL and BAE Systems; ultracaps

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Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and BAE Systems have delivered the first 39 Enviro400H double-deck buses with Series-E hybrid technology to launch customer Go-Ahead London. miles) zero-emission range without a need for plug-in charging. miles) zero-emission range without a need for plug-in charging. Earlier post.).

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GKN Land Systems ramping up production of electric flywheel hybrid technology for buses

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GKN Land Systems is ramping up production of its Gyrodrive electric flywheel hybrid technology for buses following successful trials in London and the start of UK production. The electricity charges the flywheel, spinning it at up to 36,000 rpm. GKN Gyrodrive bus. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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FedEx Express closes in on goal of 20% improvement in vehicle fleet fuel efficiency years ahead of schedule

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more fuel efficient through FY2011 than it was in 2005. Among the company’s initiatives to improve fuel economy are: Upcoming addition of 87 all-electric trucks to its green fleet bringing the all-electric vehicle count to 130. FedEx Express, a unit of FedEx Corp., announced that its vehicle fleet was 16.6%

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Bath project seeks to develop new gasoline engine that reduces fuel consumption by about one-third

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The other consortium members are GE Precision, CD Adapco, the University of Leeds and Imperial College London.

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Five Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles joining London hydrogen project

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The ix35 Fuel Cell. Five Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell models ( earlier post ) are joining the London Hydrogen Network Expansion (LNHE) project. The ix35 Fuel Cell is Hyundai’s fourth-generation fuel cell vehicle, and its first to enter production. Click to enlarge.

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Ford unveiling Evos Concept with cloud-optimized plug-in hybrid powertrain at Frankfurt show; previews new global design language

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The Ford Evos Concept is equipped with a lithium-ion plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain providing the same performance and fuel economy as the Ford C-MAX Energi scheduled for introduction in North America in 2012 and Europe in 2013. Cloud-optimized hybrid powertrain. Earlier post.)

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Delphi starts production of new heavy-duty common rail systems for EURO VI; 2700 bar injection pressure with 3000 bar capability

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Driven by the engine’s camshaft or mounted in a separate cam box, the enhanced electronic unit pumps constantly charge up the common rail to ultra high pressures. Dependent on the power requirement of the application, this can be achieved by using any combination of electronic unit pumps between two and six per engine.

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