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UK TSB and BIS investing 10M in 16 low-carbon vehicle projects

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Low Cost, Scalable Low Rare Earth Electric Motor. Bladon Jets Limited (lead), Jaguar Land Rover, Warwick University. Cobham CTS Ltd (lead), Jaguar Land-Rover, Ricardo UK Ltd. Light weight Future Truck Chassis Concept. Light and Sound (LANDS). DualCore Lightweight Engine.

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Ricardo develops prototype next-generation 85 kW switched reluctance EV motor; no rare earth elements

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Using a conventional distributed stator winding, the Ricardo synchronous reluctance electric machine is an innovative design that makes use of low-cost materials, simple manufacturing processes and uncomplicated construction. Earlier post.) —Paul Rivera, MD of the Ricardo hybrid and electric vehicle systems business.

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Magnetically-Loaded Composite Flywheel System Performs Well in Nürburgring 24hr Race

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According to Porsche, the 911 with its innovative drive concept, was able to gradually extend its lead through the high efficiency of its hybrid technology and its fuel consumption advantage. We will continue developing this innovative drive concept. That was certainly not the last race for a Porsche hybrid car.

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Ricardo Introduces Kinergy Flywheel Energy Storage System; FLYBUS and KinerStor

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Further potential Kinergy applications also include low-cost, compact energy management and storage systems for use in industrial and construction equipment, elevators, railway rolling stock, and local electrical substations and power distribution systems. Ricardo says.

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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 investment will be made in sixteen proof of concept studies, which will last up to one year, and six longer-running full research and development projects. John Laughlin, the Technology Strategy Board’s Low Carbon Vehicles program manager. Led by Bladon Jets, this consortium includes SR Drives and Jaguar Land Rover.

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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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ADEPT combines the two technologies, which have been demonstrated individually but not yet as an integrated system, applying the low voltage concept of ‘intelligent electrification’ for the first time to a diesel car. There is a continual drive within the auto industry for low carbon vehicle technologies. Earlier post.)

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