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JANUARY 5, 2021

The battery-electric locomotive is expected to reduce the environmental impact from emissions along the route in an efficient manner, while improving the fuel economy for the entire consist by at least 10%. —Alan Hamilton, Wabtec vice president, Engineering. The pilot test will run from January until the end of March.

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

A team from the University of Palermo and ICAR has developed an electric kinetic energy recovery system (e-KERS) for internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEVs) based on the use of a supercapacitor as energy storage, interfaced to a brushless machine through a power converter. 2019.227258. 2019.227258. Pipitone, E.,

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

Our research partnership with RBC will enable us to conduct a more in-depth analysis of EV costs in comparison with internal combustion engine vehicles by considering vehicle type, user behavior, and where the vehicle is purchased and operated. What government policies may be most impactful for lowering EV costs? Anticipated driving patterns.

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AUGUST 17, 2009

Using a micro-hybrid system featuring carbon/carbon ultracapacitor units as energy storage can result in significant increases in fuel economy over a baseline conventional vehicle, according to a study by Dr. Andrew Burke at UC Davis. All the simulations used powertrains in the same mid-sized vehicle. Burke, 2009.

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DECEMBER 11, 2020

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) announced up to $60 million in new and innovative advanced vehicle technologies research. ( DE-FOA-0002420 ) This funding opportunity supports priorities in batteries and electrification, advanced engine and fuel technologies, materials, and new mobility technologies.

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MARCH 7, 2012

A123 Systems has secured production contracts for the company’s 12V Engine Start Battery ( earlier post ) with three leading European automakers, including McLaren Automotive for the MP4-12C and a major German OEM that will use the battery in a 2013 model year passenger vehicle. billion market for energy storage devices.

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OCTOBER 29, 2010

Construction has begun on the first “Flybus” prototype vehicle, designed to demonstrate the viability of a cost-effective alternative to battery-hybrid buses by using flywheel energy storage. The Flybus system could deliver up to 20% savings in fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions in stop-start city center operation.

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MARCH 4, 2013

Axion Power International, Inc, the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), has entered a strategic relationship with ePower Engine Systems LLC. the diesel engine powers a generator that in turn provides power directly to the traction motors.

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MAY 28, 2020

Agility’s engineers worked to minimize the ProRail’s impact on valuable frame rail space, reducing the length of the system by ten inches. The Agility BlueiQ Smart Gauge is also now standard equipment on the ProRail, reducing range anxiety by providing real-time fuel economy, fuel level, and distance to empty.

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AUGUST 14, 2020

Such reasons include advantages to the electrical grid such as load balancing and energy storage, increased jobs and economic development, reduced stormwater pollution and consumer savings. This is how our federal system should work, with states as laboratories of democracy.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

The US Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) have released a request for information (RFI) ( DE-FOA-0001460 ) titled “Co-Optimization of Fuels and Engines” (Optima). Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 19, 2013

Growth in light duty SSV sales during the next decade will be predominately in the three major market regions of North America, Western Europe, and Asia Pacific, primarily because these regions are the most aggressive in their implementation of fuel economy and emissions regulations. Batteries Fuel Efficiency SSVs Vehicle Systems'

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MAY 16, 2018

Using ultracapacitor energy storage to further reduce life cycle costs, this next-generation hybrid bus has achieved Ultra Low Emission Bus certification with 37% lower greenhouse gas emissions than conventional diesel buses. An ultracapacitor energy storage system replaces the previous generation’s batteries.

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JANUARY 18, 2014

The FOA will give equal consideration to all proposals submitted, including submissions that address the following Areas of Interest: Energy Storage R&D. Advanced Combustion Engine R&D. sizing passenger vehicle engines. duty engines. Stirling engines. Rotary engines. stroke engines Adiabatic engines.

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JULY 17, 2020

Funded through the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), projects will conduct research in advanced batteries, electrification, and manufacturing in support of DOE’s Energy Storage Grand Challenge. Group14 Technologies Inc. Sila Nanotechnologies. Solid Power Inc.

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JUNE 15, 2017

executives outlined plans to provide a range of power technologies spanning diesel and natural gas engines to fully electric and hybrid powertrains. Over the past 100 years, our ability to innovate and adapt has fueled our success and we are confident we are on the right path to do it again at this critical juncture.

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APRIL 23, 2014

A consortium led by the Dearman Engine Company has been awarded £1.86 The Dearman project is to deliver a production-feasible waste-heat recovery system for urban commercial vehicles, which offers life-cycle CO 2 savings of up to 40%; fuel savings of 25%, with the potential of up to almost 50%; and potential payback in less than three years.

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MAY 28, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 162 projects to receive about $26.6 Of these, 16 are vehicle-related, encompassing projects developing batteries, power electronics and improved combustion engine technology including on-board reformers, and two are specifically hydrogen fuel cell-related. Earlier post.) 148,393.82.

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APRIL 21, 2015

Johnson Controls is expanding its manufacturing operations in China by beginning production of advanced lead-acid batteries for Start-Stop vehicles to help automakers meet increasingly strict fuel economy and emission regulations. The 12V Lithium-ion battery can increase fuel economy efficiency by up to 8%, according to the company.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

The technology will increase the 2014 Malibu’s fuel economy by an estimated 5%. In a Start Stop system, the car’s engine will shut off when the driver comes to a stop or idles. In a Start Stop system, the car’s engine will shut off when the driver comes to a stop or idles. —Chevrolet spokesman Chad Lyons.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Lightweighting has been a key tool for improving the fuel economy of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles over the past years. A new report from Lux Research, Electric Vehicle Lightweighting 2030 , analyzes the future of vehicle lightweighting and necessary BEV success factors over the next decade.

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JUNE 16, 2015

Among its many other changes, the hybrid Audi R18 e-tron quattro that placed third at the Le Mans 24 Hours this past weekend featured a new generation of the Gyrodrive flywheel hybrid energy storage system, developed by GKN in collaboration with Audi Sport. —Jörg Zander, Audi Sport’s Head of Engineering. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 24, 2014

A123 Systems LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate lithium iron phosphate batteries and systems, is selling its grid storage business and other assets related to energy storage for telecom and IT data storage applications to NEC Corporation for approximately $100 million.

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MAY 26, 2014

While there are no 48 V models in production today, these are the next phase of an incremental multi-generational product plan for cost-effective improvement in vehicle fuel economy. A key question for the segment is the nature of the energy storage for the system. Noting a predicted 3.7 GWh of the total market.

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MAY 17, 2011

Odyne has developed proprietary and patented hybrid technology combining reliable electric power conversion, power control and energy storage technology with advanced electric propulsion motors, modular battery systems and other components. Earlier post.).

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MAY 15, 2014

The Odyne export power system has been tested to 18 kW and is designed for applications up to 36 kW, potentially eliminating the need for vehicle-mounted or towed independent electrical generators, or the need to continually idle the truck to operate engine driven generators, reducing operating costs.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Among the many topics listed are magnetocaloric materials development for hydrogen delivery; two hydrogen technology transfer opportunities (TTO); EV traction batteries and power electronics; new combustion engine technologies; and the co-utilization of CO 2 and methane in biogas to produce higher hydrocarbon fuels.

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APRIL 10, 2014

The Odyne hybrid power system combines reliable electric power conversion, power control and energy storage technology. Energy is captured using Remy advanced electric propulsion motors, Johnson Controls lithium-ion battery technology, and other components.

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DECEMBER 20, 2013

VTO focuses on a mix of near- and long-term vehicle technologies including advanced batteries, power electronics and electric motors, lightweight and propulsion materials, advanced combustion engines, advanced fuels and lubricants, and other enabling technologies. Broadly, VTO program activities are focused on achieving: Saving 1.4

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JULY 2, 2015

combustion engine, high-voltage generator and road-linked all-wheel drive via an electric drive system at the rear axle. In the prototype of a BMW 2 Series Active Tourer with plug-in hybrid system, the front wheels are driven by a three-cylinder gasoline engine and the rear wheels by an electric motor. Top: full powertrain.

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JANUARY 17, 2013

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has joined DOE and research partners in launching the Advanced Management and Protection of Energy Storage Devices (AMPED) program ( earlier post ). Predictive Battery Management for Hybrid Vehicles -Eaton Corporation ($2.4

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Engine downsizing through charge boosting is a well-recognized means of improving internal combustion engine fuel efficiency, by increasing the proportion of the drive cycle at which the powertrain operates within or close to the region of peak fuel efficiency of its operating map. 48V Diesel Fuel Efficiency'

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OCTOBER 21, 2013

We believe our evaluation will open up a lower cost product to our OEM customers interested in reaching the fuel economy gains offered by 48-volt mild hybrid systems. billion market for energy storage devices, according to a 2012 Lux Research report on micro and mild hybrids. Marc Nalbach of HELLA. Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 31, 2011

Odyne hybrid systems improve the driving fuel efficiency of large trucks and significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions at job sites by using extended stationary engine-off technology. Two of the vehicles will be deployed in the California South Coast Air Basin.

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JUNE 6, 2013

Monthly fuel economy of the retrofitted Honda Civic during the first 9 months of the fleet test. DOE researchers attributed the significant fuel economy reduction for May, June, and July as most likely being due to significant mountain driving and the likely use of the vehicle’s air conditioning. Source: DOE.

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JANUARY 19, 2017

Utilized for a mass transportation application, EDI PowerDrive 6000, certified by the China government, delivered full OEM performance with more than 40% improvement in fuel economy and emissions reductions as the system was deployed in the field to perform standard bus routes in place of its conventional diesel fuel counterpart.

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DECEMBER 22, 2014

engine, motor, battery—and to investigate the related implications for fuel consumption and battery capacity and lifetime. With the framework, the performance of the subsystems can be tailored according to consumer preferences, such as reducing fuel consumption or extending battery life.

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