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Johnson Controls and Fraunhofer Gesellschaft collaborate on next-gen cooling systems for Li-ion battery packs; focus on 48V micro-hybrid system

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The scope of the work will initially focus on 48V Micro Hybrid battery technology, which is designed to deliver strong fuel and emissions efficiency, and load management at a lower price than hybrid and electric vehicle technology. Earlier post.). Currently, systems with fans, compressors or pumps use energy to pull heat out of a battery.

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US Army Awards CD Technologies $19M Contract for Development of Large-Format Lithium-ion Batteries

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The $19 million contract will span an estimated four-year period from September 18, 2009, with the objective of developing large-format lithium-ion batteries that can meet the growing needs of the US Army for light-weight, high power density battery systems. Jeffrey Graves, President and CEO of C&D Technologies.

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Ford Crew Chief telematics system can improve fuel economy by up to 20% through better fleet management

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Crew Chief was developed by Ford Motor Company in response to commercial customer demand for a system that would allow fleet managers to monitor the location of the trucks in their fleets. Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc., Vehicle diagnostics. —Michael Butsch.

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ARPA-E to award $22M to 18 projects to accelerate production of macroalgae for energy and other uses; MARINER

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Macroalgae can be utilized as a feedstock for domestic transportation fuels, chemicals and other commercial products without competing with food crops for land and water. Design & Experimental Deployment of Integrated Cultivation and Harvesting Systems. Design & Experimental Deployment of Advanced Component Technologies.

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