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HyBoost Project Aiming for 30-40% CO2 Reduction Without Performance Compromise

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The HyBoost project ( earlier post ), a two-year collaborative research program led by Ricardo in partnership with Controlled Power Technologies, the European Advanced Lead Acid Battery Consortium, Ford, Imperial College London, and Valeo, aims to demonstrate a very cost-effective, ultra-efficient gasoline engine in a C-segment passenger car.

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UK Technology Strategy Board Awards More Than 12M to 22 Projects to Speed Up Development of Low-Carbon Technology for Vehicles; Includes Gas Turbine Range Extender and Li-S Battery Cells

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The UK government-backed Technology Strategy Board (TSB) will invest more than £12 million (US$19.4 Ionotec Ltd (lead), Dynamic-Ceramic Ltd, Birmingham University, University College London, Aloxsys Inc. BladeBoost - A Novel Rotary Supercharger for Ultra-Efficient Downsized Gasoline Engines. GKN Eco-Trailer.

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Large-scale Series Production of the smart fortwo electric drive to Begin in 2012 in Hambach; Support from the French Government

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During his visit, President Sarkozy announced that the French government will support the project through its PAT (Prime d’aménagement du territoire) program. The smart brand began testing electric drive systems in 2007 in London with 100 first-generation smart fortwo electric drives. Tags: Electric (Battery).

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UK Technology Strategy Board Awards 10M+ for Development of Efficient Electrical Systems for Hybrids and EVs

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A £3-million (US$5-million) project led by Ricardo Ltd aims to deliver a very cost-effective, ultra-efficient gasoline hybrid in a C-segment passenger car offering the performance of a 2.0 The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) is a UK-based company formed from global industries and the UK Government.

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UK TSB Awards £25M to Eight Low-Carbon Vehicle Demonstration Projects; Focus On Electric Vehicles

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The majority of the vehicles are electric, with a small number being plug-in gasoline-electric hybrids. The government investment will support the investment already made by the consortia themselves. London South East Bid. 60 vehicles are planned for the London South East region. Tags: Fuel Cells Hybrids.

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Four i-MiEVs join Transport for London Fleet

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Transport for London (TfL) added four Mitsubishi i-MiEVs into its fleet as part of Mayor Boris Johnson’s plans to make London the electric vehicle capital of Europe. Report: City of London One of the Most Polluted Places in Europe. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). TfL intends to purchase up to 120 electric vehicles by 2015.

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UK Awards 24M to 6 Low Carbon Vehicle Projects

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The HIUCV will be designed to significantly exceed legislative and Government requirements for greener vehicles. Jaguar Land Rover (lead company), Ford Motor Company, IAV (UK), CPT, BP, University of Nottingham, Imperial College London. The Government also set out the eligibility criteria for its Plug-in Car Grant.