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Eaton enhances commercial vehicle hybrid electric system to improve fuel efficiency, performance and system payback

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Eaton hybrid electric power systems employ parallel-type diesel-electric hybrid architecture that incorporates a 44 kW peak / 26 kW continuous electric motor/generator between the output of an automated clutch and input of the transmission. In 2010, Eaton selected Compact Power Inc. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). (CPI),

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A123 Systems in 20 sourced and production transportation programs with its Li-ion batteries

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A123 Systems is currently in production on 10 transportation programs with its Li-ion batteries and has been sourced for production on an additional 10, according to the company’s current investor presentation. A123 Systems says it has 20 production programs and a growing development pipeline. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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LG Chem to Supply Batteries to Eaton for Commercial Vehicles

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LG Chem has entered a four-year supply deal to provide lithium ion batteries to Eaton Corp. its US unit based in Troy, Michigan, in anticipation of increasing batteries supply to Eaton, the company said in a statement. LG Chem is also supplying Li-ion batteries to GM, Hyundai, Kia and CT&T.

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Vicinity Motors releases specs for new medium-duty electric truck

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Powered by a 150 kWh Li-Ion battery pack an electrical powertrain that provides up to 150 kW of power and 800 lb-ft of torque (1,085 N·m), the VMC 1200 has a 6,000-pound load capacity and an expected range up to 150 miles on a single charge.

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Hitachi Consolidating All Automotive Li-ion Battery Activity to Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd.

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As part of a reorganization effort designed to optimize its lithium-ion battery businesses, Hitachi will consolidate all its automotive battery work to Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd, its joint venture formed in 2004 with Shin-Kobe Electric Machinery Co. Li-ion cell and module. and Hitachi Maxwell Ltd. Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd.

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LG Chem to Supply Li-ion Battery Packs to Volvo Cars

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said it has been picked as a provider of lithium-ion battery packs for electric vehicles by Volvo Cars Corp. a South Korean maker of electric cars; China’s third-largest carmaker Chang’an Automobile Group; Eaton Corp., a South Korean maker of electric cars; China’s third-largest carmaker Chang’an Automobile Group; Eaton Corp.,

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NREL joins 3 ARPA-E AMPED projects to optimize electric vehicle battery management and controls

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Over the next three years, NREL engineers will work with teams led by Utah State University, Washington University, and Eaton Corporation to optimize utilization, life, and cost of lithium-ion batteries for electric-drive vehicles (EDVs) through improved battery management and controls.

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