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Torotrak to Present Paper Advocating Flywheel Hybrid System for Buses at SAE Commercial Vehicle Conference

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At the SAE Commercial Vehicle Congress on October 6-7, full-toroidal traction drive specialist, Torotrak, will present a paper advocating a more cost effective approach using flywheel hybrid technology based on the KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) developed for F1 racing. Torotrak flywheel KERS unit. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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UPS/Greenbiz study identifies motivators and barriers to electric fleets

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Attaining environmental benefits and lower cost of ownership are driving more commercial fleets to electrify, according to a new study by UPS and GreenBiz. Fifty-five percent of respondents cited the initial purchase price of electric commercial vehicles as the top barrier.

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UQM Technologies to display new PowerPhase HD electric drive system at 2012 HTUF

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will display the new PowerPhase HD 220 electric drive system at the upcoming Hybrid, Electric and Advanced Truck Users Forum (HTUF) national conference and expo in Charlotte, NC. UQM Technologies, Inc. The PowerPhase Pro electric propulsion system that is in volume production will also be part of the UQM display.

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UK Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Releases Awards Shortlist for Champion Awards

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The winners will be announced at the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) Annual Conference on 14 July. Shortlist : Alexander Dennis Ltd; Go Ahead London; TfL London Bus Services. Shortlist : Commercial Group; Iveco; Smith Electric Vehicles. Tags: Conferences and other events Emissions Sustainability.

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UK Government awards more than US$141M to 38 driverless and low carbon vehicle projects

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Twenty-four projects demonstrated clear commercial value and identified technical solutions for CAV technology, including how these vehicles will work within the UK transport system. Further successful projects from this competition round will be announced soon.

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UK government establishing £10M center for synthetic biology with focus on industrialization

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The IKC, to be called SynbiCITE, will be based at Imperial College London and led by Professor Richard Kitney and Professor Paul Freemont. This new Innovation and Knowledge Centre will help advance scientific knowledge and turn cutting edge research into commercial success. Announcing the funding at SB6.0 (the

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Press Release: Full-electric Volta Zero embarks on UK customer roadshow

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Volta Trucks a leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider has confirmed that the full-electric Volta Zero will tour the UK throughout September in a series of high-profile customer and industry events. Press Release: Full-electric Volta Zero embarks on UK customer roadshow.