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Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

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The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. They then designed a quasi-static thermodynamic model of an Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) optimized to fit the prototype vehicle. The OSU EcoCAR PHEV powertrain. Skarke et al.Click to enlarge.

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UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

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million), with the remaining funding provided by the UK organizations taking part in the work. Projects to be funded include: Ultra Lightweight Gas Turbine Range Extender for Electric Vehicles. The small size, multi-fuel capability and potential low cost of the ULRE could also help speed adoption of electric vehicles.

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Main Page - EAA-PHEV

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Current Hybrids are natural donor platforms because they already have most of the needed electric propulsion components, so the conversion process deals primarily with integrating larger battery packs.A Recharge a Car, Recharge the Grid, Recharge the Planet Google.org supports PHEV & V2G with [link] project.

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Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

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CAR did not assume any downsizing of the vehicle sales fleet or significant reduction in performance by vehicles in any segment as a means for increasing fuel economy standards by 2025. experienced a major shift to HEV and PHEV technology. per gallon gasoline. per gallon gasoline. use of stop/start technology.

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DOE FY17 SBIR Phase I Release 2 topics include fuel cells, EV batteries, engines

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The fuel cell subtopics include innovative materials for bipolar plates; liquid organic hydrogen carriers; and emergency hydrogen refuelers. Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC). The vehicle topics: Electric Drive Vehicle Batteries. SiC Device Qualification for Electric Drive Vehicle Power Electronics. The second is a.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

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