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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. After configuring the simulator to collect baseline performance data, a parallel hybrid drivetrain was integrated into the simulation.

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

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Technologies that create fuels that are substitutes for gasoline/diesel, but are not bio-based. Technologies for improved internal combustion engines and other engine types (e.g., Electric motors - transportation. Technologies for improved electric motors specifically for transportation applications.

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AVL Concept Turbohybrid Mild Hybrid System Approaches Full Hybrid Fuel Savings at Lower Cost; Improved Driveability

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full hybrid (power-split) system delivered a 36% compared to the baseline. However, the system cost of the Turbohybrid was 150% that of the baseline, while the system cost of the full hybrid was more than 300% that of the baseline. higher (better) than both the conventional vehicle and the full hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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The Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Long Electric Range (PHEVLER - pronounced “fevler”) is a new category emerging in the electric vehicle marketplace. PHEVLERs are defined as PHEVs with sufficient battery capacity for all electric driving of twice the average daily distance. [

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

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Technologies that do not utilize any biological agent in the conversion of organic feedstock to fuels, such as thermochemical and hybrid approaches or biomimetics. Technologies that create fuels that are substitutes for gasoline/diesel, but are not bio-based. Electric Motors – Transportation. Battery Storage For Transportation.

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Navigating from Range Anxiety to Charge Anxiety to EV Bliss

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With electric vehicles (EVs), the main apprehensions have been Range Anxiety and Charge Anxiety – angst about how far an EV can travel on a single charge and finding a working charging station to replenish EV batteries. EV owners report seriously considering a return to ICE and hybrid vehicles.

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Navigating from Range Anxiety to Charge Anxiety to EV Bliss

Driivz

With electric vehicles (EVs), the main apprehensions have been Range Anxiety and Charge Anxiety – angst about how far an EV can travel on a single charge and finding a working charging station to replenish EV batteries. EV owners report seriously considering a return to ICE and hybrid vehicles.

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