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Go-Ahead and Williams Hybrid Power to develop flywheel energy storage for buses

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The Go-Ahead Group and Williams Hybrid Power (WHP), a subsidiary of Williams Grand Prix Engineering, have signed an agreement to develop a flywheel energy storage application for use in buses.

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Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid PHEV averages 4.4 l/100 km (53.4 mpg US) during test drives

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kWh lithium-ion battery on the electrical grid, Porsche noted. Rounding out the driver’s options is the Sport mode for typical Porsche high performance and a special sporty characteristic with more direct handling. Evolution of Porsche hybrid modules. Porsche relies on the proven Tiptronic S for power transmission.

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Cylib Closes €55M Series A For Industrial Scaling

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The investment round is the largest ever raised by a European battery recycling company Leading automotive, industrial, climate and deep tech investors join forces for the first time to back next-generation battery recycling technology company cylib to support a resilient and sustainable battery infrastructure in Europe World Fund, Porsche Ventures, (..)

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ICCT: ongoing cost reductions in full- and mild-hybrid systems could bring them into consumer mainstream by 2025

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Hybrid systems other than the input power-split design pioneered by Toyota 17 years ago are still in early stages of development, and present huge opportunities to reduce cost through better designs, learning, and economies of scale. The downside is the cost associated for the two large electric motors and associated power electronics.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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Frank has spent more than 30 years in breakthrough vehicle development, during which he received two world records for vehicle fuel economy, designed nine generations of PHEVs, and was a four-time winner of US DOE Advanced Vehicle Design competitions.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

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This 800-volt technology is currently only shared by the Porsche Taycan, but will soon be available on many EVs. To help facilitate home charging a new program called Hyundai Home, available in early 2022, will offer one source to assist in installing a home charger, solar panels and an energy storage system. The Ioniq 5’s 10.9

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Porsche begins taking orders for the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid super sports car

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The latest rendering of Porsche’s plug-in hybrid 918 Spyder super sports car. Porsche has begun taking orders for the 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid drive super sports car, first debuted as a concept at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010 ( earlier post ), even as production development proceeds. Click to enlarge.

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