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Honda tests next-generation INDYCAR internal combustion engine; full hybrid unit in 2024

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liter internal combustion component of the next-generation (4 th ) NTT INDYCAR SERIES hybrid power unit its on-track debut at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The current, third-generation IndyCar engines are DOHC 2.2-liter Engines are currently supplied by Chevrolet and Honda. Honda gave the 2.4-liter The all new 2.4-liter

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Bus maker Alexander Dennis to fit GKN Gyrodrive flywheel hybrid systems to 250 buses; partners on international development

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It will also be working closely with GKN to develop the technology for international markets. The electric flywheel technology is particularly suited to applications that demand high symmetric power transmission at continuous cyclic duty cycle. Heavy-duty Hybrids Vehicle Systems'

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ARPA-E issues $100M OPEN funding opportunity announcement to support early-stage energy R&D

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Engines - transportation. Technologies for improved internal combustion engines and other engine types (e.g., Electric motors - transportation. Technologies for improved electric motors specifically for transportation applications. Non-battery storage for transportation.

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U of Illinois team models capabilities of hybrid-electric propulsion systems for general aviation aircraft

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Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have utilized a series of simulations to model the performance of twin-engine hybrid-electric general-aviation propulsion systems. We’re harnessing only a small fraction of that energy but we currently don’t have electrical storage systems that can compete with that.

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Researchers in China investigate use of coal as source of lithium

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Coal could become a major source of the metal lithium, according to a review of the geochemistry by scientists from Hebei University of Engineering in China published in the International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Technology.

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Volvo Buses officially launches the all-new plug-in Electric Hybrid bus

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Volvo 7900 Electric Hybrid with overhead conductive charging station and pantograph extended. As previously announced ( earlier post ), Volvo Buses will officially launch the new plug-in 7900 Electric Hybrid bus at the International IAA Commercial Vehicles show in September. Volvo Electric Hybrid drive system.

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

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Engines - Transportation. Technologies for improved internal combustion engines and other engine types (e.g., Electric Motors – Transportation. Technologies for improved electric motors specifically for transportation applications. in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and battery electric vehicles (EVs).