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JANUARY 24, 2020

Funded through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, this funding opportunity ( DE-FOA-0002197 ) supports projects in advanced batteries and electrification in support of the recently announced DOE Energy Storage Grand Challenge ( earlier post ). Transportation and Energy Analysis (up to $1.2

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NOVEMBER 25, 2022

million) proof-of-concept facility showcased an ammonia-based energy storage system that turned electricity, water and air into ammonia without releasing carbon emissions. The team previously led a collaborative project at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in Oxfordshire. million (US$1.8-million)

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MAY 10, 2012

The system under investigation combines the Artemis Digital Displacement hydraulic pump-motor system ( earlier post ) and Ricardo’s Kinergy flywheel high energy density storage system ( earlier post ) and is intended for use on diesel-powered multiple units. Click to enlarge. —Win Rampen.

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MAY 8, 2021

For all three concepts, the focus is either on additional range to be achieved or on a self-sufficient supply of auxiliary users—e.g the air conditioning system—through the acquired solar energy. They can reduce energy requirements and the number of charging intervals required, thus extending the range.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Hydrogen as a direct energy storage medium is also ruled out for these ship types, as its low volumetric energy density would require it to be stored in huge hydrogen tanks in a cryogenic or highly compressed state. This containment design facilitates easy installation on board. This corresponds to a total service life of 1.2

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MARCH 22, 2017

The second-generation concept machine is part of an electric site research project that aims to transform the quarry and aggregates industry, reducing carbon emissions by up to 95% and total cost of ownership by up to 25%. The HX1 was proof of concept. Since then, Volvo CE’s engineers have been further developing the machine.

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JULY 3, 2018

Showcasing the merits of this technology is the Concept Sprinter F-CELL. Left to right: eVito, eSprinter, Concept Sprinter F-CELL. The energy storage units are located underneath the vehicle and do not impinge on cargo space in any way. Concept Sprinter F-CELL showcases expansion of eDrive@VANs strategy.

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MARCH 22, 2016

Audi unveiled its redesigned R18 diesel hybrid Le Mans racer for the 2016 World Endurance Championship (WEC) season. Among the new features in the R18 are a more radical aerodynamics concept, including a new safety cell; a Li-ion battery replacing the flywheel energy storage system; and a revised V6 TDI diesel engine.

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JUNE 2, 2023

The station initially will be a testbed for hydrogen fast fueling on par with diesel fueling (targeting 8-10 kg/min) to serve as a basis for a rollout. Overall, the technology thus allows simpler filling-station concepts. The process does not require complex data communication between the filling station and the truck during refueling.

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JUNE 28, 2022

In this aggregate state the energy carrier has a significantly higher energy density in relation to volume compared to gaseous hydrogen. As a result, more hydrogen can be carried, which significantly increases the range and enables comparable performance of the vehicle with that of a conventional diesel truck.

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MARCH 20, 2019

Professor Kondo-Francois Aguey-Zinsou and his team at UNSW’s School of Chemical Engineering have developed a system that provides cheap storage and transportation of hydrogen which they expect will provide a new alternative for energy storage within two years. with a particle size below 10 nm). —Professor Aguey-Zinsou.

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JULY 17, 2020

Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. Utility Managed Smart Charging for Consumer and Grid Benefits.

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MARCH 7, 2017

At the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show, Audi is presenting the Audi Q8 sport concept, a new performance-oriented take on the Q8 concept study introduced at the 2017 Detroit Motor Show. The drive system of the Audi Q8 sport concept is a major step towards optimizing efficiency and sustainability in large-volume series production.

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JULY 22, 2021

From 2025, these will be used in power generation solutions—from balancing energy for compensating fluctuations in the public grid to continuous power and the provision of emergency power in, for example, hospitals and data centers.

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JUNE 15, 2017

executives outlined plans to provide a range of power technologies spanning diesel and natural gas engines to fully electric and hybrid powertrains. This new organization seeks to streamline innovation, bringing concepts from the idea stage to commercialization at the most efficient and effective pace.

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APRIL 17, 2014

Vossloh Kiepe used its standard modular components for electric buses for the contactless intermediate charging concept (opportunity charging), in which the electric buses are charged at special stopping places during their dwell time. adaptive energy management. adaptive energy management. adaptive energy management.

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

Kalmar Motor was the pioneer of the TBL towbarless tractor concept. It is now developing a new generation hybrid TBL 800 suitable for even large wide body aircraft, such as the double-decker Airbus 380, that will enable airports to cut their use of diesel-driven tractors to address growing demands for reduced environmental emissions.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Comparison of Fuel Consumption, Fun to Drive and System Cost of the different powertrain concepts. Stage 1 of the Turbohybrid powertrain concept. Nevertheless, the most essential fuel economy aspect of the Turbohybrid concept is the possibility of a high level of downsizing and downspeeding. Click to enlarge. Fischer et al.

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OCTOBER 13, 2010

Supercapacitor energy storage unit for the E-Booster Click to enlarge. A powerful booster module was required to deliver the power surge needed to assure easy diesel engine starts even at below-freezing temperatures. PSA Peugeot Citroën plans to equip about 30% of its diesel automobiles with the new start-stop system by 2012.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Deutsche Bahn and Tognum subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH (MTU) have converted a diesel-mechanical powered car from the VT 642 series into a hybrid vehicle as part of a joint research project. We need new mobility and vehicle concepts for an environmental and climate friendly future. Hybrid rail car VT642 with MTU Hybrid Powerpack.

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JANUARY 22, 2013

Following the introduction of the Bosch electric axle-split hybrid in PSA Peugeot Citroën diesel vehicles ( earlier post ), the two companies are now planning to develop a hydraulic hybrid powertrain for passenger cars. PSA says the technology—called “Hybrid Air”—will be fitted on B-segment models starting in 2016.

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JUNE 23, 2011

The concept of the Ricardo Split-Cycle engine. The Ricardo Split-Cycle engine concept incorporates the following: Liquid Nitrogen (LN 2 ) injection during compression to control temperature rise and increase mass. Example of a recuperated diesel cycle with high compression ratio and isothermal compression. The IsoEngine concept.

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AUGUST 18, 2011

Energy storage. Energy storage power. Energy capacity. H 2 storage capacity. They are now accompanied by the lithium-ion batteries which store energy that is recovered during braking; the new hybrid is able to run for several kilometers on battery power alone. Citaro FuelCELL Hybrid. Overall length.

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

As pumps they use mechanical energy to deliver high-pressure oil. As motors they accept high-pressure oil and deliver mechanical energy to drive the vehicle. These are the energy-storage devices for the high-pressure oil. CNG concept. Diesel Hybrid. Accumulators. OSU evaluation. kNOx (g/mi). THC (g/mi).

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JUNE 29, 2016

The concept of “intelligent electrification” enables highly aggressive engine downsizing and down-speeding beyond what might normally be possible other than through more expensive hybridization approaches. This enabled the project to carry out de-risking of components and systems, and also provided a platform for evaluating control concepts.

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JULY 19, 2009

Concept of the H2KT project. About half of the energy that Nukissiorfiit produces today is based on hydro power, with the remainder produced using imported diesel fuel. Diesel energy production is also used as reserve in the cities that are supplied from hydro power today. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 6, 2014

That solar fuels offer the promise of solar energy storage—a key challenge in a world predominantly relying on renewables. They compared the outcomes to the performance of existing hydrocarbon fuels such as diesel; bioethanol; from sugar cane; GTL and BTL diesel. Credit: ACS, van der Giesen et al. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 4, 2014

Concept of hydrogen generation, storage and release using LOHCs. The proposed LOHC compounds have many physico-chemical similarities to diesel. Thus, LOHCs could make use of the existing energy infrastructure (e.g. Click to enlarge. Perhydro-N-Ethylcarbazole. Dibenzyltoluene. Perhydro-Dibenzyltoluene.

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MAY 12, 2009

GE says the planned facility will produce approximately 10 million sodium-metal halide cells each year—equivalent to 900 MWh of energy storage, or enough to support 1,000 GE hybrid locomotives. 1,000 kWh useable energy. vibration resulting from heavy-duty diesel and steel wheel and rail. Earlier post.). high utilization.

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MAY 3, 2010

At the ceremonial launching of Germany’s “National Electric Mobility Platform” (NEMP) in Berlin, Volkswagen presented the Golf blue-e-motion electric vehicle concept to German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel. The Golf blue-e-motion concept is powered by an 85 kW, 270 N·m (199 lb-ft) electric motor integrated in the engine compartment in front.

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JUNE 9, 2017

The hydrogen gas can also be used as a chemical energy storage and can later be reconverted into electricity in a fuel cell, albeit with an additional penalty in terms of losses in conversion. The middle-distillate fraction is also hydrotreated and thereafter distilled to renewable jet-fuel and/or diesel.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2017

Convinced of the potential of fuel cell technology and hydrogen as an energy storage medium in the context of the overall energy system, the company is extending its development activities into non-transportation industries. The maturity of automotive fuel cell systems is unquestioned today.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

The switched reluctance (SR) motor-based SpeedStart and TIGERS technology are being incorporated into the recently announced Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain project known as ADEPT. As a reduced cost concept, it aims to make more intelligent use of electrical energy to achieve the desired reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

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AUGUST 7, 2011

Philipp Rösler noted that basic research needs include those in energy storage as well as for material and energy efficiency, and that the Federal Government in May 2011 had provided the €1 billion for that purpose. “ The state should steer technological developments with the utmost restraint.

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MARCH 3, 2010

The DIWAhybrid system enables transit buses to improve fuel economy by as much as 35% compared with standard diesel buses, according to Voith. Voith inverter and energy storage system. Voith also offers the ElvoDrive—a serial hybrid concept developed for buses with lower average speed. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 9, 2013

Detailed modeling of this approach undertaken through the Technology Strategy Board-funded “CoolR” project has suggested that efficiencies of more than 60% are possible, compared to around 40% for current diesel engines. Liquid Air in the energy and transport systems: Opportunities for industry and innovation in the UK.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

The objective of this area of interest is to conduct focused fundamental research and development on issues impeding the commercialization of the next-generation, high-performance energy storage device. Heating, cooling, and other thermal management loads significantly reduce the practical driving range of plug-in electric vehicles.

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