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Kenworth T680 fuel cell tractor on display at CES

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The Kenworth T680 day cab’s fuel cell produces electricity to power the dual-rotor electric motor to move the truck, or it can recharge the lithium-ion batteries for use later. TTSI) at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in Southern California. —Stephan Olsen, Kenworth director of product planning.

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Kenworth developing hydrogen fuel cell, Near Zero NOx CNG series hybrid Class 8 prototypes for SoCal ports; CNG hybrids

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Kenworth is developing a prototype Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell tractor, using the Ballard Power Systems fuel cell to recharge the battery pack. The hydrogen fuel cell series hybrid T680 day cab tractor uses lithium-ion batteries to power a dual-rotor electric motor, driving the rear tandem axle through a 4-speed automated transmission.

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

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It had a 264 kWh battery pack powering the tractor’s twin motors with more than 4,000 lb-ft of torque and a range estimated at up to 150 miles. The starting point was routes of 80 to 150 miles a day, but more factors came into play than sheer range. A 150 kW charger may recharge a battery pack to 80 percent in about 2.5

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Software Upgrade to Prius PHEV NiMH Conversion Kit Enables All-Electric Driving At Up to 70mph

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But that can force the electric motor to run above its recommended speed range, said Ewert Energy Systems co-founder and vice president Andrew Ewert. The upgraded PICC kit boosts mileage while reducing emissions by maximizing use of the car’s electric motor in all driving modes, according to PICC.

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Argonne Study Examines Impact of Real World Drive Cycles on Efficiency and Cost of Different PHEV Configurations

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Aymeric Rousseau, program manager at Argonne, presented a small slice of this wide study at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference 2009 (AABC) this week in Long Beach. Camry hybrid) PHEV with a 4 kWh and an 8 kWh pack; and a series hybrid (extended-range electric vehicle, e.g., Volt) with a 12 kWh and a 16 kWh pack.

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Mercedes eSprinter first drive: here’s the deal – it’s a van, but it’s electric

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Despite the lack of battery and wheelbase options, the US eSprinter does have two powertrain options, with either a 100kW or 150kW motor (with 295 lb.-ft Driving feel We drove in “comfort” mode, which is Mercedes’ name for the mode that unlocks the full 150kW motor power. ft of torque). The car said we got 2.0 miles per kWh.

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Audi announces A3 e-tron battery electric vehicle pilot program in US

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Audi introduced the battery-electric Audi A3 e-tron US pilot program at TED2012 in Long Beach, California. The permanent magnet synchronous motor in the five-seat A3 e-tron, which is based on the production A3, supplies a continuous output of 60 kW (82 hp) and a peak output of 85 kW (114 hp). A3 e-tron BEV. Click to enlarge.

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