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Renault Group and Phoenix Mobility launch electric retrofit of commercial vehicles; Renault Master kit first

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Renault Group and Phoenix Mobility , a Grenoble-based company specializing in the conversion of commercial vehicles to electric power, have signed a letter of intent to form a strategic partnership for the development and commercial operation of a retrofit kit, the first of its kind in the French LCV market.

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Phoenix Drives inverter used in MAN Metropolis series-hybrid concept refuse truck

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The Phoenix Drives PD550-dual inverter is the main power electronics module used in the MAN Metropolis, a plug-in hybrid concept truck that will be on display at the eCarTec International Fair for Electric- and Hybrid-Mobility held 23-25 October 2012 in Munich. Earlier post.).

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Saab introduces PhoeniX all-wheel drive hybrid concept at Geneva

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The PhoeniX AWD hybrid concept. Saab unveiled the PhoeniX concept car at the Geneva Motor Show, showcasing design features and technologies which will shape its next generation of cars. The PhoeniX’ propulsion system combines an efficient, 1.6-liter Click to enlarge.

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Saab PhoeniX Hybrid Concept, Its First, At 2011 Geneva Motor Show

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Saab has confirmed its commitment to introduce a hybrid vehicle with the unveiling today of the striking 2011 Saab PhoeniX concept car at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The new concept is a preview of Saab’s future production models, both in terms of styling and technology.

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Saab unveils Phoenix hybrid concept

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The Geneva Motor Show opened to the Press yesterday with many new concepts vying to steal the spotlight. However, one vehicle that really grabbed our attention was the new Phoenix from Saab. The Saab Phoenix concept car includes design features and technologies that are meant to shape the next generation of vehicles.

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Nikola announces Nikola Badger pickup; FCEV/BEV powertrain to support 600-mile range

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The partnership will follow the Badger build from concept through production. The Nikola Badger will make its first appearance at Nikola World 2020 in Phoenix in September. The program will help drive down the cost of the fuel-cell components on our semi-truck while accelerating the hydrogen station rollout.

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SDSU-led project to design bacteria that extract rare earth elements in DARPA EMBER project

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The researchers have teamed up with a startup company, Phoenix Tailings, to test and refine the recovery process. The goal of the DARPA-funded project is to provide proof-of-concept of the bio-driven REE-recovery technology in four years, which Kalyuzhnaya said will require a strategic vision and a cross-disciplinary outlook.

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