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Initial Results of UK EV Driver Study Show Increased Confidence and Low Cost Recharging

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The low cost of ‘refuelling’ in relatively short periods of time reinforce this. The phenomenon known as ‘range anxiety’—concern about battery life when undertaking long journeys—is falling as drivers become more familiar with their vehicles. The West Midlands CABLED consortium comprises 13 organizations, led by Arup.

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Study finds vertical force of in-wheel switched reluctance motors deteriorates vehicle stability and comfort

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As one example, Cobham Technical Services is collaborating with Jaguar Land-Rover (JLR) and engineering consultancy Ricardo UK to develop a switched reluctance traction motor. In the new study, Wang et al. Earlier post.). —Wang et al. In a 6/4 outside-rotor SRM: Left: The eccentric rotor overlap stators 2 and 5.

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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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million) in 22 studies and projects to develop new technology that will speed up the reduction of CO 2 emissions from road vehicles. The investment will be made in sixteen proof of concept studies, which will last up to one year, and six longer-running full research and development projects.

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