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

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The hybrid technology will include a motor, inverter, and electric storage device that will create energy recovery from the braking system. and leads all of Honda and Acura’s high-performance racing programs in North America. The fourth-generation IndyCar engine will see engine displacement increased from 2.2

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Leclanché expands marine electrification solution to include fast charger for ports, harbors and vessels; Damen 1st adopter

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Its first customer for the turnkey solution is Damen Shipyards Group, a globally operating company with more than 50 shipyards and related facilities, which has selected Leclanché to construct and provide two fast charge electric ferry stations, and supporting electrical storage systems, on Canada’s Lake Ontario.

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Cummins acquiring Efficient Drivetrains; accelerating electrification capabilities

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During the past nine months, it accelerated investment in this business when it undertook strategic efforts to build capabilities across the entire range of electric storage, as evidenced by the acquisitions of UK-based Johnson Matthey Battery Systems ( earlier post ) and North America-based Brammo ( earlier post ).

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Alberta publishes report assessing non-combustion uses for bitumen, opens $2M call for projects

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The use of alternative asphalt transportation technology, such as pellets or balls at ambient conditions, has the potential to significantly change the overall economics of asphalt shipment from Alberta to other parts of North America and beyond. Vanadium flow batteries for electricity storage. fly ash and coke).

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BMW i home energy storage system integrates 2nd-life i3 vehicle batteries

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The remarkable advantage for BMW customers in using BMW i3 batteries as a plug and play storage application is the ability to tap into an alternative resource for residential and commercial backup power, thus using renewable energy much more efficiently, and enabling additional revenues from the energy market. BMW i 360° Electric.

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UC Davis researchers suggest we may be at the beginning of a real hydrogen transition in transportation

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Recently, regional public-private partnerships have developed comprehensive strategies for coordinating early hydrogen infrastructure development with FCV rollouts in North America, Europe and Asia. Hydrogen fueling infrastructure has been a major challenge. These partnerships are bringing key stakeholders together.

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Update on ALTe; EREV powertrain company tracking for production-caliber units by December, production ramp in 1Q 2013

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ALTe earlier established a Fleet Advisory Board (FAB) composed of fleet directors/managers from leading fleets in North America. ALTe is in long-term supply agreements with battery maker A123 Systems and electric motor supplier Remy. to produce and sell hybrid electric storage (HES) devices. —John Thomas.

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