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CPT Brings TIGERS Technology to VIPER Project for Enhanced Energy Recovery

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Other consortium members include Ford, IAV, BP, University of Nottingham and Imperial College London. This compensates for turbo lag and is more cost-effective than integrating a 25 kW electric motor into the powertrain since only a 12-volt system is required, CPT notes. The project is being led by Jaguar Land Rover.

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UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

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Oxis Energy Ltd (lead) and ABSL Power Solutions will receive £235,000 from TSB in a £470,000 project focused on improving the durability and quality of Lithium-metal Sulphide (Li-S) 1Ah prototype pouch cells with specific energy of 220 - 250 Wh/Kg and combining these in series to create a 20-40 volt module. GKN Eco-Trailer.

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CPT presenting two papers at SAE World Congress on SpeedStart and TIGERS for 48V mild hybrid systems

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As a reduced cost concept, it aims to make more intelligent use of electrical energy to achieve the desired reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. There is a continual drive within the auto industry for low carbon vehicle technologies.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

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The introduction of affordable noise management systems offers multiple benefits to manufacturers and consumers alike, achieving eco-friendly optimization of vehicle weight reductions and improved CO2 emissions. I didnt know what else to tell him other than, "I hadnt thought about that". 61) REPORT: Buyer perception holding back U.S.

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Controlled Power Technologies Packages Its Switched Reluctance Systems in ‘RegEnBoost’ System for Enhanced Support for Downsizing

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The combination of electronics, advanced battery technology and charging techniques ensures the system can deliver the required rapid charge and discharge performance, while at all times maintaining a stable 12 volts to the vehicle’s main electrical system.

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Four Factors That Will Impact EV Charging Infrastructure Requirements by 2030

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Rapid growth in EV adoption, bolstered by government initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions, has created an immediate need to build EV charging infrastructure to support the growin g demand for EV charging. million public EV charge points are needed to meet the EU’s proposed 55% CO2 reducti on targets for passenger cars by 2035. .

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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they have a degree of autonomy beyond the reach of federal government and can often make tough decisions: for example, California’s climate goals and London’s congestion charging. .&# Environmentalists see another advantage to local entities ? Apple coming from the computer industry to deliver iTunes and the iPod,&# he added.

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