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Hydrogen Is Coming to the Rescue

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The agencies that funded and developed it from an idea on paper to a functional Class 7 emergency vehicle prototype say they are pleased with the outcome of the project, which is now being used for further research and development. Any time the fuel cell is producing energy to move the vehicle or to export power, it’s generating water.”

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US DOE awards more than $175M to 40 projects for advanced vehicle research and development

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This project will investigate the use of ionic liquids as a new class of multi-functional (anti-wear and friction modifier) lubricant additives to allow the use of lower viscosity engine oils, to improve engine efficiency. United States Automotive Materials Partnership, LLC. United States Automotive Materials Partnership, LLC.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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One initiative, SuperTruck II ( earlier post ), will award $80 million to four projects to develop and to demonstrate cost-effective technologies that more than double the freight efficiency of Class 8 trucks. United States Automotive Materials Partnership LLC. Penn State University Park. Description. Federal funding.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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Fuels currently sourced or that can be sourced in the United States are highly encouraged. Applications submitted within this AOI shall propose a demonstration project for a prototype multimaterial light-weight vehicle that is part of the Clean Energy Dialogue between the United States and Canada.

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Li-ion Reserve in the World: How it Revolutionised the EV Industry

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On the other hand, the gasoline-powered vehicles were also in trouble because of the trail of exhaust gas, the gear shifting, and the cranking required to start the engine. Lithium-Ion Batteries: The Game Changer. Tesla and other modern electric cars (except a few) owe lithium-ion batteries to their success.

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ALABC showcased three 48V hybrid demonstrators at AABC featuring advanced lead-carbon batteries

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As pointed out by Kia and other partners, these batteries were chosen for this particular hybrid application because of: their performance in high-rate partial state-of-charge operation; their ability to operate in sub-freezing temperatures; the lack of need for an active battery cooling system; their cost advantages over lithium-ion batteries; and.

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Mitsubishi to begin offering customers test drives of North American spec i-MiEV in November

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sha—a light vehicle class or kei car—powered by a 12-valve, 659cc DOHC inline-3-cylinder engine that featured the MIVEC (Mitsubishi Innovative Valve timing Electronic Control system) for maximum power output and fuel efficiency. The lithium-ion battery pack encasement structure is completely waterproof.

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