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Axion Power and ePower Engine Systems enter 5-year agreement for use of PbC batteries in diesel-electric drivetrains for Class 8 trucks; tests suggest up to 35% improvement in fuel economy

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the diesel engine powers a generator that in turn provides power directly to the traction motors. In addition, PbC batteries are competitively priced, and they have a construct with a proven safety record. At a 65 mph cruise, the system is designed to operate using generator power only. when accelerating or climbing.

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Controlled Power Technologies and Advanced Lead-Acid Battery Consortium to unveil LC Super Hybrid at Geneva show; low-cost “micro-mild” demonstrator

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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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Pike forecasts NEV market to remain small, although with double the growth rate of light-duty vehicles to 2017

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The rise in gas prices, the aging population, and the increase in master planning and community density all point to trends that will encourage NEV adoption. In Europe, NEVs are categorized as a quadricycle, but are limited to a 4 kW motor for light NEVs or 15 kW for heavier quadricycles. Top speed is 45 km/h (28 mph).

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