Conversion, Exhaust, Gasoline-Electric and Low Cost

Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

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APRIL 27, 2017

Volkswagen is also highlighting its spectrum of efficiency and electrification solutions all the way to further optimized battery-powered propulsion as in the new e-Golf and the coming new MEB-based electric vehicles exemplified by its series of I.D. Partially and fully electric drive systems form a key pillar of our drive system strategy.

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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APRIL 9, 2019

A CNG vehicle reduces CO 2 emissions by about 25% compared to a gasoline-driven equivalent. Only a pure electric vehicle running on 100% renewable energy would offer a better overall outcome. But even in the event of using the gasoline tank, the switch is so seamless that the driver is unlikely to notice.

Gasoline-Electric

Gasoline-Electric Gasoline Gas Gas-Electric

IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

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OCTOBER 30, 2022

IDTechEx’s latest master electric vehicle report “ Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea & Air 2022-2042 ” finds 35.7 million electric vehicles (EV) were sold in 2021 and predicts this will rise to more than 74 million by 2030. Source: IDTechEx - “Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea & Air 2022-2042”. Electric Trucks - 4.3

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New $30M ARPA-E program to produce renewable liquid fuels from renewable energy, air and water

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APRIL 26, 2016

The program is focused in two areas: (1) the synthesis of CNLFs using intermittent renewable energy sources and water and air (N 2 and CO 2 ) as the only chemical input streams; and (2) the conversion of CNLFs delivered to the end point to another form of energy (e.g. hydrogen or electricity). Electricity. Fuel cost $/kg.

Renewable

Renewable Water Energy Fuel

DOE announces $26.6M SBIR/STTR FY15 Phase 1 Release 2 awards; fuel cells, batteries, power electronics and efficient combustion engines

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MAY 28, 2015

This quality control device will help to drive down the costs of fuel cells by reducing waste and improving the process efficiency of roll-to-roll manufacturing of polymer electrolyte membranes. ICE Ignition Using Transient Plasma Acceleration Lean-burn gasoline engines have trouble reliably igniting gasoline and air mixtures.

Li-ion

Li-ion Battery Powered Engine Lithium Ion

DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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JANUARY 18, 2014

in electric vehicles (PEVs). As described in multiple DOE reports, the main barriers to widespread PEV commercialization are the cost; performance and life; and abuse tolerance of high? Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors for Electric Traction Drives. burn and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)?diluted

Carbon Fiber

Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel

US DOE awards more than $175M to 40 projects for advanced vehicle research and development

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AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will enable diesel-like efficiency and increased maximum power output in a gasoline engine by using a secondary fuel to suppress engine knock under high load. This project will develop a new process that enables low-cost, domestic manufacturing of magnesium. UChicago Argonne LLC. Zoltek Companies, Inc. 3M Company.

Carbon Fiber

Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles

DOE to issue FY14 Vehicle Technologies program-wide funding opportunity announcement

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

The areas of interest outlined in the notice of intent (NOI) fall into two broad categories: technologies to advance plug-in electric vehicles; and technologies to improve fuel efficiency, including dual-fuel, fuel properties (e.g., Some specific goals include: Cutting battery costs from their current $500/kWh to $125/kWh.

Vehicles

Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber Plug-in

DOE to award more than $55M to 31 projects for plug-in and efficient vehicle technologies; Delphi receives $10M to further GDCI

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AUGUST 14, 2014

The largest single award ($10 million) goes to Delphi Automotive Systems to further the development of its Gasoline Direct-Injection Compression Ignition (GDCI) low-temperature combustion technology ( earlier post ) that provides high thermal efficiency with low NO x and PM emissions. Description. Alcoa, Inc. Eaton Corp.

Plug-in

Plug-in Li-ion Plug Vehicles

ALABC showcased three 48V hybrid demonstrators at AABC featuring advanced lead-carbon batteries

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FEBRUARY 10, 2015

The Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) last month showcased three hybrid electric concept vehicles resulting from its R&D program that demonstrate the real-world potential of lead-carbon batteries in 48V architectures. The problem is, while needing to reduce emissions, it is necessary to keep production at a relatively low cost.

Carbon

Carbon Lead Acid Hybrid Batteries

Lotus Omnivore Engine Shows Up To 10% Better Fuel Economy Than Spray-Guided GDI Engines; Achieves HCCI At Extremely Light Loads

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

Comparison of fuel consumption of Omnivore, homogeneous Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) and Spray-Guided GDI engines. The first testing phase of Lotus Engineering’s Omnivore variable compression ratio, flex-fuel direct injection two-stroke engine ( earlier post ) has been successfully completed on gasoline. Click to enlarge.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Engine Light Fuel

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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JULY 17, 2015

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In About Dr. Frank.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

DOE to award $49.4M for advanced vehicle technologies research; meeting Tier 3 emissions

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JANUARY 22, 2014

Area Of Interest (AOI) 1: Development of Low-Cost, High-Strength Automotive Aluminum Sheet. This AOI is to address two major technical gaps in the performance of automotive aluminum alloys: Low strength among cost competitive automotive sheet alloys such as 5xxx and 6xxx series. Click to enlarge.

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Emissions Vehicles Fuel Economy Carbon Fiber

EV Driven

Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

IDTechEx calculates ~31 GWh of electric vehicle markets beyond cars in 2021

New $30M ARPA-E program to produce renewable liquid fuels from renewable energy, air and water

DOE announces $26.6M SBIR/STTR FY15 Phase 1 Release 2 awards; fuel cells, batteries, power electronics and efficient combustion engines

DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

US DOE awards more than $175M to 40 projects for advanced vehicle research and development

DOE to issue FY14 Vehicle Technologies program-wide funding opportunity announcement

DOE to award more than $55M to 31 projects for plug-in and efficient vehicle technologies; Delphi receives $10M to further GDCI

ALABC showcased three 48V hybrid demonstrators at AABC featuring advanced lead-carbon batteries

Lotus Omnivore Engine Shows Up To 10% Better Fuel Economy Than Spray-Guided GDI Engines; Achieves HCCI At Extremely Light Loads

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

DOE to award $49.4M for advanced vehicle technologies research; meeting Tier 3 emissions

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