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Chevrolet debuts 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel for US and Canada

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Assembled in Lordstown, Ohio, the 2014 Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel has demonstrated an estimated 42 mpg (5.6 Final fuel economy ratings and power specs will be released closer to the on-sale date. High-strength aluminum pistons with reinforced top ring and integral combustion bowl design. turbo-diesel version of the Cruze.

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

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Announced by Secretary Brouillette in January 2020, the Energy Storage Grand Challenge is designed to create and sustain US global leadership in energy storage technology, utilization, and exports. Rational Electrolyte Design for Li-ion Batteries with Micro-Sized Silicon Anodes. University of Maryland. Enovix Corporation. 4,933,028.

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A123 Systems introduces new Nanophosphate EXT Li-ion battery technology with optimized performance in extreme temperatures; OEM micro-hybrid program due next year

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Nanophosphate EXT is designed to significantly reduce or eliminate the need for heating or cooling systems, while maintaining long cycle life at extreme high temperatures and delivering high power at extreme low temperatures. “ The EXT battery is most of the way through product validation, he said. EXT cycle life. Click to enlarge.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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will design and develop a new more-efficient engine and advanced drivetrain and vehicle technologies. will design and develop a vehicle and powertrain with electrified engine components that can enable higher engine efficiency and a significantly more aerodynamically reengineered cab. Ohio State University. Navistar, Inc.

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ARPA-E awards $32M to 10 new projects to improve connected and automated vehicle efficiency

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The Ohio State University. An Innovative Vehicle-Powertrain Eco-Operation System for Efficient Plug-in Hybrid Electric Buses The University of California, Riverside team will design, develop, and test an innovative vehicle-powertrain eco- operation system for natural-gas-fueled plug-in hybrid electric buses.

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Parker Hannifin gaining traction with RunWise HD hydraulic hybrid; developing CNG-based HD system, next-gen MD system

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The RunWise hybrid drive system is built around the company’s proprietary Power Drive Unit (PDU); C24 Variable Displacement Bent-Axis Hydraulic Pump/Motors; and Composite Bladder Accumulators, all designed specifically for high power, high start-and-stop applications. As pumps they use mechanical energy to deliver high-pressure oil.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. It would also fund stationary fuel cells to provide primary and emergency back-up power for the bus maintenance and storage facilities.

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