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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

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We believe that inverters will become increasingly important to our economy and environment as solar PV, batteries, and similar power sources continue their rapid growth. For example, GM is leading a DOE funded project for a next-generation inverter targeting improving costs to $3.30/kW Power Electronics'

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Cummins progressing with lightweight downsized T2B2 diesel for pickup; 40% improvement in fuel economy over gasoline V8

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So far this year, the team has integrated the T2B2 aftertreatment in the dynamometer environment and is in the process of convert the demonstration vehicle to the T2B2 configuration. Resources (DOE will publish Merit Review presentations on its website.). Demonstration of T2B2 at the tailpipe is slated for later this year.

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CPT/AVL Study: New Generation of Micro-Hybrid Technologies Can Enable More than 25% Reduction in Fuel Consumption at Lower Cost Than Full Hybrid Drive Systems

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liter ELC-Hybrid to downsized 1.4L VTES + SpeedStart. CPT and AVL’s most recent work assesses the potential of a VTES equipped downsized ELC-Hybrid vehicle in combination with the CPT SpeedStart Integrated Starter Generator ( earlier post ) and the UltraBattery. Click to enlarge. —Guy Morris.

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ECONAMIQ: Flexible over-expansion with cylinder deactivation can reduce ICE fuel consumption by up to 20%

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Using the virtual simulation environment GT-Power, this cycle is applied to a 4-cylinder SI engine. ECONAMIQ provides greater savings potential than the popular downsizing of internal combustion engines, while the benefits of a larger displacement is preserved. US20190153912A1 : Combustion engine.

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How Eco-Friendly Transportation Boosts Business Success

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These three areas are costly to companies and the environment, but eco-friendly transportation methods can solve these issues. Investing in EV vehicles , controlling fuel costs and fleet downsizing are other green means that benefit this industry. Your company can switch to a cleaner transportation policy with some strategic planning.

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CALSTART survey of major auto suppliers finds 70% don’t want US to change CAFE targets; split on amount of electrification needed

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Major automotive suppliers see national fuel economy standards as important for long-term planning and investment and don’t want to see them altered by US policymakers, according to a first-of-its-kind industry survey commissioned by CALSTART and conducted by Ricardo Energy & Environment.

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Hitachi Restructures, Spinning Off Automotive Systems Business; to Launch Group-Wide Strategies for Li-ion Battery and Renewables Businesses

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Hitachi’s automotive systems business is already in the process of rightsizing its workforce and realigning and integrating manufacturing bases in response to a rapid and sharp drop-off in work because of the drastic changes taking place in the operating environment. Measures in Environment-Related New Businesses.

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