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Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Fleet Passes 1M-Mile Mark In Project Driveway

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On Friday, the fleet of Chevrolet Equinox fuel cell electric vehicles involved in GM’s Project Driveway—the largest consumer fuel cell vehicle demonstration project to date ( earlier post )—passed the 1-million mile mark. A 35 kW NiMH battery pack (about 1.8 kWh) provides energy storage for regenerative braking.

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Hybrid DLC-Battery Energy Storage System for Streetcars

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Siemens earlier this year launched a new hybrid energy storage system for streetcars that combines a double-layer capacitor (DLC) and NiMH battery pack. miles) without an overheadcontactt line (OCL). Streetcars equipped with the Sitras HES hybrid energy storage system can be driven up to 2,500 meters (1.6

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2013 Toyota Avalon features both gasoline and hybrid powertrains; hybrid expects a 40-mpg combined EPA-rating

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volt NiMH battery pack, and a pair of electric motor/generators within the transaxle. EV mode can be engaged, provided other conditions are correct, for up to one mile (1.6 The power-control unit, located in the engine bay, houses the inverter and DC-DC converter. The Avalon Hybrid features a 2.5-liter,

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EV Briefs, and Black Rock City & EVs

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nk City could do the 20 – 50 mile round-trips without petroleum, using only the power from Google’s solar array. The participants in Project Driveway will have to be located in Westchester, NY, Washington DC or Orange County, CA, places with hydrogen fueling stations.

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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liter, 98 hp (73 kW) VVT-i gas engine, a 60 kW (80 hp) electric motor, a generator, a high performance NiMH battery, a power control unit, and a power split device which employs a planetary gear set to combine and re-allocate power from the engine, electric motor and generator according to operational requirements. High Output Battery.

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Mercedes-Benz to Show S-Class Plug-in Hybrid Concept at IAA; Likely Included in Next Generation of Production S-Class

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The concept vehicle has an all-electric range of up to 30 km (19 miles). That’s much less than a conventional NiMH battery with the same capacity, as the weight of such batteries ranges from 180-200 kg. The Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID Click to enlarge. liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (73.5

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Prius v first member of expanded family to go on sale in US; 58% more cargo space than original Prius, with 42 mpg combined

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Maximum motor drive voltage is 650 volts DC. The NiMH battery pack is the same as on the third-generation Prius liftback, but with a cooling duct located under the rear seat. In EV mode, the Prius v can run on battery power alone for short distances and lower speeds, up to about a mile. Pitch and Bounce Control. ?

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