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Eaton Launches Hydraulic Hybrid Retrofit Program for Refuse Trucks

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Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation will begin offering retrofit versions of its Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) hybrid power system ( earlier post ) for refuse trucks later this year. Eaton is currently seeking partners for the program. Eaton is currently seeking partners for the program. The HLA system.

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XL acquires Quantum Fuel’s electrification division, appoints Kazarinoff as CEO

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XL, a growing provider of vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, made two significant announcements designed to capitalize on the company’s current momentum and position the business for rapid, sustainable growth in 2020 and beyond. I’m thrilled to be leading XL into a bold new era of fleet electrification.

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Pitt partners with Powdermet to develop rare-earth-free electric motor with MnBi permanent magnets

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The project recently received $200,000 in funding from the US Department of Energy (DOE) that will allow Powdermet to commercialize MnBi-based (manganese-bismuth) permanent magnetic materials developed at the US Department of Energy Ames Laboratory Critical Materials Institute (CMI). Jensen, Wei Tang, Xubo Liu, Alexandra I. 2019.10.003.

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NREL develops novel method to produce renewable acrylonitrile; carbon fibers from renewable biomass

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Acrylonitrile, a petroleum-derived commodity chemical, is one of the most widely used monomers in the chemical industry with many commercial applications. Acrylonitrile is produced today industrially via an energy-intensive and chemically hazardous process. Eaton, Violeta Sànchez I Nogué, Vassili Vorotnikov, Mary J.

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Lightning Systems introduces new Class 6 electric powertrain; first 50 ordered by Zeem for Chevrolet 6500XD

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Lightning Systems, a developer of electric powertrains for commercial fleets, introduced a new all-electric Low Cab Forward model for commercial and government fleets in the Class 6 segment. Lightning provides an industry-leading five-year, 60,000-mile warranty on the powertrain, matching the General Motors vehicle warranty.

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Bright Automotive Launches Bright eSolutions; US Army Hybrid Vehicle Contract

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The IDEA is a multi-purpose, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle aimed at commercial and government fleets. Bright eSolutions will offer clients expert guidance on a variety of strategies in the field of EV/PHEV vehicle development, from EV powertrain integration and conversions, to aerodynamics and lightweighting, to battery cell engineering.

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DOE awards $22M to support next generation electric machines for manufacturing

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $22 million in funding for five projects aimed at merging wide-bandgap (WBG) technology with advancements for large-scale motors to increase energy efficiency in high-energy consuming industries, products and processes, such as the transportation of fossil fuels and industrial-scale compression systems.