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Maxwell Technologies introduces ultracapacitor-based engine start module for medium-duty diesel trucks

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The third terminal connects to the starter solenoid. is expanding its ultracapacitor-based Engine Start Module (ESM) product line ( earlier post ) to provide the same benefits to class 3 through 6 medium-duty trucks that it has been offering previously to class 7 and 8 heavy-duty diesel trucks. Click to enlarge. ESM diagram.

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Volvo Trucks receives order of 50 Volvo VNR Electric Trucks for WattEV’s Truck-as-a-Service start-up

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WattEV’s TaaS model provides shippers and carriers access to battery-electric trucks at a per-mile rate, including charging, that is on par with the total cost of operating diesel trucks. To learn more about the Volvo VNR Electric, visit the company website.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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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. Project description. Federal share. General Motors LLC.

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Flywheel Energy Storage System for Rubber Tired Gantry Cranes

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Vycon Energy has developed a flywheel energy storage technology for rubber tired gantry cranes (RTG) that can either be retrofit to existing RTG cranes or included as part of a new build. Conventional RTG cranes are driven by electric motors powered by large on-board diesel generation sets. kWh) at 18 kRPM.

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Komatsu America launches third-generation hybrid hydraulic excavator; 20% fuel savings

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The new system features enhanced hybrid components; a new efficient Komatsu EPA Tier 4 Interim diesel engine; and powerful lift capacity and stability. Data such as fuel levels, operating hours, location, cautions and maintenance alerts are relayed to the web application for analysis. Click to enlarge.

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Wärtsilä providing HY hybrid modules for Swedish port tug; first vessel operating with Wärtsilä HY solution

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Although it is configured as a mechanical set-up, the hybrid diesel-electric mode will allow the number of prime movers utilized to be reduced to just one for various operational tasks. These include ship assist with a bollard pull of up to 55 tons, or 90 tons on two main engines in diesel-mechanical mode.

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GE Durathon batteries successfully power underground mining scoop

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In trials, GE’s sodium metal halide Durathon batteries ( earlier post ) have successfully powered GE Mining’s Scoop, an underground vehicle that transports mining materials, at Coal River Energy, LLC in Alum Creek, West Virginia. —Carl Estep, maintenance manager at Coal River Energy, LLC. Click to enlarge.

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