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Daimler Buses introduces Citaro hybrid bus; available on diesel and gas models; separate 48V network

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The electric power generated by recuperation is stored in a bank of supercapacitors. These electricity storage units are characterized by a high power density. The hybrid drive adds just 156 kg (344 lbs) to the vehicle’s weight—a fraction of the weight of other electric drive systems.

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Caterpillar Marine Power Systems introduces Marine Hybrid System

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The XeroPoint Hybrid system consists of a diesel engine and an electric motor that independently or simultaneously drive a propulsion shaft. The system is targeted to vessels that have a duty cycle profile with extended periods of low- to medium-power requirements, as diesel engines are least efficient at these load levels.

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Groupe Renault creating first European factory dedicated to the circular economy of mobility in Flins

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The performance of the ReFactory will also relate to the ability to generate closed-loop supply flows with controlled costs (reuse, recycling for repair), and to develop new value-added skills (retrofitting, dismantling, fleet maintenance, preparation of batteries for the second life, etc.)

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LowCVP reports indicate pathways for meeting renewable energy targets in transportation, decarbonizing fuel to 2030 and beyond

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In all cases, the analysts concluded that the implied uptake of new blends/vehicles and/or supply of double counting suggested an ambitious implementation program and that incentives will be necessary. Industry consultees highlighted the risk of such a support framework not being developed in time to meet the 2020 target.

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ARPA-E issues $125M open solicitation for energy R transportation and stationary applications

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Bioenergy Supply Chain. Technologies critical to supply chain development, such as feedstock collection and handling. Technologies that create fuels that are substitutes for gasoline/diesel, but are not bio-based. in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and battery electric vehicles (EVs). Bioenergy - other.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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On the other hand, drivers of other vehicles waste considerable time making special trips to refuel their internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles at the liquid fuel station or their battery electric vehicle (BEV) at the rapid recharging station. PHEVLERs are better than BEVs in support of the electric grid.

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Clearing the roadblocks to electrification of heavy-duty trucks

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For some (not all) use cases, the economic advantages of going electric have been clear for a long time, and yet we’ve seen a dozen EV manufacturers go bust while trying to address the commercial market, while fleet operators continue to buy diesel vehicles, which continue to belch out clouds of oily black smoke. megawatt chargers?

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