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Ballard and MAHLE working on new fuel cell system concept for long-haul trucks

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The concept fuel cell module is the central building block in Ballard’s future engine, which MAHLE will now test and integrate with its components, including the balance-of-plant, thermal management and power electronics, and the system assembly. Fuel efficiency is also key for a manageable heat rejection system.

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Achates Power continues development of opposed-piston technology for US Army vehicles

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The family of engines strategy uses a common power cylinder system across several different engine variants to address a range of power and torque requirements in order to serve multiple military vehicles with a common architecture. to develop the Advanced Combat Engine for the US Army. —John S.

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DOE to award $55.8M for advanced vehicle technologies; $35M for fuel cell and hydrogen

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Specific goals include the following: Cutting battery costs from their current $500/kWh to $125/kWh; Eliminating almost 30% of vehicle weight through lightweighting; and. Reducing the cost of electric drive systems from $30/kW to $8/kW. Specific Power. Power Density. kilowatt (kW). kW/kilogram. less than a baseline structure.

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Bladon Jets, SR Drives and Jaguar Land Rover Win Funding for Gas Turbine Electric Vehicle Project

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Total project cost is £2,206,784, with the TSB providing £1,103,392 (US$1.8 The objective of the consortium, which includes luxury car maker Jaguar Land Rover and leading electrical machine company SR Drives ( earlier post ), is to produce the first commercially viable gas turbine generator designed specifically for automotive applications.

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Liquid Air Energy Network forms in UK; focus on transportation and energy storage

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Nitrogen could be supplied from a modest-sized onboard tank or an onboard liquefier driven by the engine and boosted by regenerative braking. This approach would be suitable for heavy duty trucks and container ships, and potentially rail locomotives, other commercial vehicles and even larger passenger cars. Refrigerated food transport.