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Milwaukee Tool Transforms Itself Into an Innovation Company

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Back in 2013, Milwaukee Tool embarked on an ambitious new direction for its products by giving their tools wireless connectivity. Milwaukee Tool knew that they were introducing something that would require a behavior change in their users. Along the way, they changed Milwaukee Tool into an innovation company. Milwaukee Tool.

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Johnson Controls and Fraunhofer Gesellschaft collaborate on next-gen cooling systems for Li-ion battery packs; focus on 48V micro-hybrid system

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The scope of the work will initially focus on 48V Micro Hybrid battery technology, which is designed to deliver strong fuel and emissions efficiency, and load management at a lower price than hybrid and electric vehicle technology. Earlier post.). Currently, systems with fans, compressors or pumps use energy to pull heat out of a battery.

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US Army Awards CD Technologies $19M Contract for Development of Large-Format Lithium-ion Batteries

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The $19 million contract will span an estimated four-year period from September 18, 2009, with the objective of developing large-format lithium-ion batteries that can meet the growing needs of the US Army for light-weight, high power density battery systems. Jeffrey Graves, President and CEO of C&D Technologies.

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Harley-Davidson Livewire electric motorcycle makes European debut in Milan; more specs and details

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The new electric Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle—originally unveiled in Milwaukee during the company’s 115 th Anniversary this past Labor Day weekend—made its European debut at the Milan press conference of the EICMA show.

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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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Renewable Wind Energy: MBTA will design and construct wind energy generation turbines in eastern Massachusetts (from among Kingston, Newburyport, Bridgewater). Includes replacement of lighting fixtures, control systems, and roof upgrades at selected facilities. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Massachusetts: $2,500,000.

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Ford Crew Chief telematics system can improve fuel economy by up to 20% through better fleet management

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Information includes safety belt usage status, if a vehicle is starting and stopping harshly, if a vehicle is being used outside of business operating hours, if a vehicle is being used outside of designated areas, and if excess idling and speeding is happening. Milwaukee-based Joy Global Inc., Vehicle diagnostics.

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Argonne rolls out updated version of AFLEET alternative fuels and advanced vehicles analysis tool

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Although anyone can download and use the tool, AFLEET was designed for managers that purchase and maintain a fleet of vehicles. The latest version includes, for the first time: gaseous hydrogen fuel cell vehicles; state-based (rather than national-based) fuel pricing, private station fuel pricing and fueling infrastructure costs.