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New Ricardo 48V electric motor aims to boost power and cut costs of hybrids; up to 50% increase in power density; ECOCHAMPS

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Ricardo designed the new 48V e-motor and accompanying inverter to incorporate the latest thinking in high-performance, low-cost electrification, which aims to extend the performance of 48V hybrids to offer a more attractive and affordable solution in comparison with today’s higher-voltage hybrid cars.

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The Real Reason for USA based Economic Recessions.

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This was mild in comparison to the prior two recessions however there was still high unemployment and raising interest rates. According to the Electrification Coalitions Roadmap, if the Light Duty vehicle class was converted to Electric power we would see the amount of imported oil go to zero. Everything!

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Sponsors of SAE Study Conclude HFO-1234yf Can Be Used As Low-GWP Global Replacement Refrigerant in MAC Systems

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In comparison, the current refrigerant, R-134a, has a GWP of 1,430. The results from the CRP1234 programs that investigated the new refrigerant for use in mobile air conditioning systems (cars and light trucks) are available on-line. HFO-1234yf is a non-Ozone Depleting Substance with a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of 4.

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Rice study finds using natural gas for electricity and heating, not transportation, more effective in reducing GHGs

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However, residential uses and exports of natural gas were not considered in those comparisons. Substitutions are evaluated based on recent conditions in the USA, using the metric of grams CO 2 equivalent reduced per megajoule of natural gas consumed (gCO 2 e/MJNG) to facilitate comparisons across sectors.

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GFEI report finds improvements in average new LDV fuel economy lagging pace required to cut 50% fuel use for new cars worldwide by 2030; policy focus should be on emerging markets

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Worldwide, light-duty vehicle (LDV) fuel economy is not improving fast enough to cut average fuel use by 50% for all new cars by 2030, according to a working paper issued by the Global Fuel Economy Initiative ( GFEI ). USA, Mexico, Chile to a lesser extent) had strong increases in their vehicle sales between 2010 and 2011.

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Opel to begin publishing WLTP fuel consumption numbers in Q2 2016; improving SCR for NOx reductions

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According to EU plans, the “New European Driving Cycle” (NEDC) will be replaced starting in 2017 with the more modern standard “Worldwide Harmonized Light Duty Vehicles Test Procedure” (WLTP). A partial comparison of WLTP to NEDC. In the USA, the companies disclose their complete calibration philosophy to authorities.

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Mercedes-Benz reports on 3.3M km of B-Class Fuel Cell testing, looks ahead to next generation

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The B-Class-based vehicle had light modification to support the integration of the fuel cell system, the hydrogen tank system as well as the electric drive. Comparison of the performance improvement between the A-Class F-Cell and B-Class F-Cell. The B-Class F-Cell vehicle represented Mercedes-Benzs second-generation fleet experience.

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