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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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We have worked with several types of batteries, including advanced lead-acid batteries, and have come to the firm conclusion that even VRLA or glass-mat batteries are not capable of sustained performance in this demanding application for over-the-road transport. —Axion Chairman and CEO Thomas Granville. 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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Technologies include an electric supercharger; next generation belt-integrated starter generator with an advanced belt tensioning system; carbon enhanced valve regulated lead–acid (VRLA) batteries which avoid the need for supercapacitors, and higher gear ratios to reduce engine speed. Similarly, the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) time is reduced by 2.5

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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. Top speed is 45 km/h (28 mph). The US currently offers federal tax incentives of 10% of the purchase price up to $2,500. between 2011 and 2017. Technology.

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