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DOE awarding $71M to 20 RD&D projects to cut GHG emissions, expand EV infrastructure; $5M to Achates for opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid

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NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Of the $71 million, Achates Power will receive $5 million for work on an opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid commercial vehicle system, and Cummins will receive $4 million for its work on an ultra-low emissions heavy-duty 10L natural gas engine. Eaton Corporation. Eaton Corporation. WM International Engineering LLC.

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Eaton signs long-term agreement with Argentine bus manufacturer TATSA to design and supply hybrid systems

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MAY 3, 2011

Eaton Corporation has signed a long-term agreement to design and supply Argentine bus manufacturer Tecnología Avanzada en Transporte S. The hybrid system combines a Cummins diesel engine with an electric motor that has a peak power output of 44 kW. TATSA), a company wholly owned by Consorcio Metropolitano de Transporte S.A.,

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Eaton Launches Hydraulic Hybrid Retrofit Program for Refuse Trucks

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JANUARY 22, 2010

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation will begin offering retrofit versions of its Hydraulic Launch Assist (HLA) hybrid power system ( earlier post ) for refuse trucks later this year. Eaton is currently seeking partners for the program. This process results in increased fuel economy. Performance Mode.

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Eaton Selects Compact Power / LG Chem to Supply Battery Technology for Hybrid Power Systems; Battery Cells to be Manufactured in Holland, Mich.

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JULY 15, 2010

Eaton Corporation has selected Compact Power Inc. CPI), a wholly-owned US subsidiary of LG Chem, to provide batteries for certain future Eaton hybrid electric drive systems. Eaton’s hybrid business is located at the company’s Vehicle Group headquarters in Charleston Township, Mich. near Kalamazoo.

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Eaton Assisting Truck Fleet Owners in Applying For Government Diesel Hybrid Grants

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MARCH 12, 2009

Eaton Corporation has established a program to assist diesel truck fleet owners in applying for the $156 million in grants for diesel hybrid trucks that are available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The Eaton hybrid system is available on truck models from International, Peterbilt, Kenworth and Freightliner.

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Battery Innovation Center opens in Indiana

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

In addition, the BIC has significant government partners including NSWC Crane and Argonne National Lab.

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First US-China Clean Truck and Bus Summit

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OCTOBER 31, 2012

Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA).

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University of Tennessee to head $250M advanced composites manufacturing institute; Ford, Honda and Volkswagen members

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JANUARY 9, 2015

The new institute pairs leading carbon fiber producers and suppliers—such as Materials Innovation Technologies, Harper International, and Strongwell—with key end users such as TPI for wind turbines and Ford, Honda and Volkswagen for automobiles. PolyOne Corporation; PPG Industries, Inc.; Honda R&D Americas, Inc.;

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EVI Launches New Medium-Duty Electric Truck, Allies with Freightliner Custom Chassis for Electric Walk-in Van, Selects Valence for Exclusive Battery Supplier

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NOVEMBER 7, 2009

Electric Vehicles International (EVI) has introduced its new medium-duty truck, the MD EVI. EVI also has formed a strategic alliance with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation to build a fully electric Walk-In Van, the WI EVI. Earlier post.)

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

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AUGUST 10, 2011

The selections announced focus on eight approaches to improving vehicle efficiency: Advanced fuels and lubricants : Eight projects awarded to improve fuels and lubricants that will enable optimal performance of advanced combustion engines. Wisconsin Engine Research Consultants LLC. Advanced fuels and lubricants. Grantee Description.

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ARPA-E selects 13 projects for $30M in awards to advance natural gas vehicle technologies

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JULY 12, 2012

MOVE projects aim to engineer light-weight, affordable natural gas tanks for vehicles as well as to develop natural gas compressors that can efficiently fuel a natural gas vehicle at home. million award to engineer an adsorbed natural gas storage system utilizing a novel external framework and internal porous materials.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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AUGUST 5, 2009

General Motors Corporation. Exide Technologies with Axion Power International. Honeywell International Inc. General Motors Corporation. KEMET Corporation. Electric Transportation Engineering Corp. Brownstown, MI. Production of high-volume battery packs for the GM Volt. Cells will be from LG Chem, Ltd.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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APRIL 16, 2009

Current consortium members include Accenture, Current Group, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and Ventyx. Potential benefits include lower utility bills for residents, smarter energy management, better grid reliability, improved energy efficiency, and support for EVs and PHEVs. Smart meters and substations will be integral. SZ (1) 6753.T

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DOE awarding $71M to 20 RD&D projects to cut GHG emissions, expand EV infrastructure; $5M to Achates for opposed-piston 2-stroke hybrid

Eaton signs long-term agreement with Argentine bus manufacturer TATSA to design and supply hybrid systems

Eaton Launches Hydraulic Hybrid Retrofit Program for Refuse Trucks

Eaton Selects Compact Power / LG Chem to Supply Battery Technology for Hybrid Power Systems; Battery Cells to be Manufactured in Holland, Mich.

Eaton Assisting Truck Fleet Owners in Applying For Government Diesel Hybrid Grants

Battery Innovation Center opens in Indiana

First US-China Clean Truck and Bus Summit

University of Tennessee to head $250M advanced composites manufacturing institute; Ford, Honda and Volkswagen members

EVI Launches New Medium-Duty Electric Truck, Allies with Freightliner Custom Chassis for Electric Walk-in Van, Selects Valence for Exclusive Battery Supplier

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

ARPA-E selects 13 projects for $30M in awards to advance natural gas vehicle technologies

President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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