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Capstone Receives order for 34 microturbines for Denver RTD electric bus fleet

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Corporation has received an order for thirty-four liquid fuel C30 microturbines for use in DesignLine’s Eco Saver IV range extended electric buses. The DesignLine range-extended electric buses are 45 feet long, and feature an all-electric drivetrain using Li-ion batteries for energy storage. Capstone Turbine.

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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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Mainstream Engineering Corporation. US Hybrid Corporation. It is cleaner, quieter, and friendlier to operate with a fuel cell power plant enabling mobility via renewable energy. American Lithium Energy Corporation. Select SBIR/STTR FY15 Phase 1 Release 2 awards. Organization. Description. 149,871.44. 148,393.82.

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Cummins Demonstrates Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power System

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The Cummins APU incorporated hybrid power electronics, system controls, and balance-of-plant components combined with SOFC modules supplied by Protonex Technology Corporation. The SOFC sub-system efficiently converts chemical energy in the ULSD fuel directly into useful electrical power. Earlier post.).

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ARPA-E announces $98M in funding for 40 OPEN projects; two opposed-piston engines projects receive $10M total

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In addition, Pinnacle will employ high rates of exhaust gas recirculation and a low temperature combustion strategy, which will improve knock tolerance and reduce heat loss, pumping work, and NO x emissions. Georgia Tech Research Corporation. Novel Polymer-enhanced Rechargeable Aluminum-Alkaline Battery Technology – $2,000,000.

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EADS demonstrating electric and hybrid aviation propulsion; innovative distributed propulsion series hybrid

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New batteries with a higher energy density will be installed later on, which will increase the endurance to up to 1 hour 30 min. The batteries can be recharged in one hour, or they can be rapidly replaced by means of a quick-change system (available on the fully certified version). and 1 hour, EADS said.

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

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The diesel-electric powertrain concept enables the T-Hybrid (turbo-hybrid) to be driven in electric-only mode at low speeds and when cruising, with deceleration serving to recharge the battery pack. 48V Batteries Hybrids'

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. Plus, as New Zealand is committed to zero-carbon emissions by 2030, the efficiency of generating energy for EVs is only likely to improve over time. Vehicle body and other car parts.