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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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Diesel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Lead Acid 231

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JANUARY 6, 2013

A team of Penn State researchers is developing more cost-effective ways to prolong the life of valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries, such as those applied in Norfolk Southern Railway No. 999—the first all-electric, battery-powered locomotive in the United States. Earlier post.). Ying Shi, Christopher A. 2012.08.013.

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Lead Acid VRLA Batteries Battery 240

Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2012

The LC Super Hybrid, conceived by Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) and the Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium (ALABC) to show that significant CO 2 reduction can be achieved through electric hybridization at low voltages (12-48 volts) using the latest lead-carbon batteries, will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show.

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Lead Acid Low Cost Hybrid Batteries 231

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Based on a VW Passat family-sized saloon, the demonstrator currently incorporates a advanced, AVL-developed 2-liter gasoline engine already delivering a fuel consumption of 6.6 TGDI engine and close to the 146 g/km of the current Passat 2.0L common rail TDI engine. TGDI engine and close to the 146 g/km of the current Passat 2.0L

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VRLA Hybrid Downsizing Fuel 210

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APRIL 30, 2009

Battery pack state of charge vs. distance for the ADDZEV vehicle under all-electric power on the UDDC cycle. A collaboration led by the UK’s Cranfield University has developed a retrofit plug-in hybrid conversion system for a conventional internal combustion engine vehicle. Source: Cranfield. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Plug-in Plug Lead Acid Hybrid 150

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JUNE 25, 2012

In April, Axion Power International Inc received an order from Norfolk Southern Corp (NS) for PbC lead-carbon batteries for use in an all-battery-powered switcher locomotive. This larger, more powerful unit will require approximately twice the number of batteries as contained in the electric yard switcher. Source: NS.

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Lead Acid Hybrid Batteries Battery 225