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HyBoost demonstrator debuts at LCV2011; 50% by swept volume downsizing with low-cost electrification

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The HyBoost project has been led by Ricardo in partnership with Controlled Power Technologies, the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium, Ford, Imperial College London, and Valeo, with co-funding from the UK government-backed Technology Strategy Board. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). three-cylinder EcoBoost engine.

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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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The small size, multi-fuel capability and potential low cost of the ULRE could also help speed adoption of electric vehicles. Ionotec Ltd (lead), Dynamic-Ceramic Ltd, Birmingham University, University College London, Aloxsys Inc. BladeBoost - A Novel Rotary Supercharger for Ultra-Efficient Downsized Gasoline Engines.

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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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The technology can also be applied to medium and heavy duty commercial vehicle platforms. Potentially this low-voltage technology combination could be applied to something approaching 50 million vehicles per year, CPT said. There is a continual drive within the auto industry for low carbon vehicle technologies.

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