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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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Champaign-Urbana orders two New Flyer 60' hydrogen fuel-cell buses

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Since 1993, New Flyer has delivered 175 buses to MTD; the MTD fleet is currently 85% hybrid. The fuel cell bus uses a battery-dominant hybrid architecture, in which the batteries are large enough to handle all vehicle performance needs while the fuel cell acts like a continuous battery charger to extend the range of the vehicle.

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Rivian lays off workforce for the second time in 2024

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Ford postpones EV launches to focus on hybrid production Multiple car companies have mentioned a slowdown in EV demand and are considering hybrid production. Ford, General Motors, and Hyundai are a few automakers considering hybrid production in the United States. Tesla and Stellantis are actively laying off workers as well.

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Enel launches five new US wind, solar, and hybrid projects in three states

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The new wind, solar, and hybrid projects announced today represent more than 1.5 The five new projects under construction in Texas, Illinois, and Oklahoma will generate over 4.1 The five new projects under construction in Texas, Illinois, and Oklahoma will generate over 4.1

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AllCell Receives $460K Li-ion battery manufacturing grant Through Illinois Energy Plan

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Illinois-based Li-ion manufacturer AllCell Technologies, LLC received a $460,433 grant as part of the Illinois Energy Plan. The PCM technology spun-out from Illinois Institute of Technology and AllCell developed its products as the first tenant in the state-funded incubator at University Technology Park at IIT. Earlier post.).

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ComEd to replace all LDVs in fleet with electrified vehicles by 2030

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ComEd will replace end-of-life internal combustion vehicles with plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles, reducing fuel and maintenance costs and creating savings that will be passed on to customers. More than 200 of its vehicles have electric hybrid or plug-in hybrid electric systems and another 10 are all-electric vehicles.

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Rivian project shuffled, Polestar 2 safety, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid drive: Today’s Car News

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And we bring you a first drive of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. The Lincoln electric SUV that was to be co-developed and built by Rivian in Illinois has been canceled. The Rivian-built Lincoln electric SUV project has been canceled—or at least revamped. The Polestar 2 will offer some safety firsts.

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