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Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

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The analysis used the Ohio State University EcoCAR, a student prototype PHEV, as the basis for the preliminary fuel economy evaluation. The OSU EcoCAR prototype vehicle features an extended-range electric architecture with a downsized 1.8L The OSU EcoCAR PHEV powertrain. Skarke et al.Click to enlarge.

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Cyclone and partner set up to expand production of WHE-25 waste heat engines

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developer of the all-fuel, Cyclone external combustion engine, announced that its subsidiary Cyclone-WHE LLC and production partner Precision CNC LLC have signed a lease for a new manufacturing facility located in Lancaster, Ohio. The WHE is a self-starting Rankine cycle engine capable of using low to medium-temperature waste heat sources.

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ORCnext project concludes waste heat recovery efficiency can be boosted by 20-25%

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The four-year projet ORCNext , aimed at developing knowledge and design tools for next generation of Organic Rankine Cycles (ORCs), has concluded that waste heat recovery efficiency can be increased by 20 to 25% through appropriate cycle selection, efficient expanders, appropriate control and less oversizing of the heat exchangers.

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ARPA-E awards $42M to 12 projects for advanced EV batteries; EVs4ALL program

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Projects selected for the Electric Vehicles for American Low-Carbon Living (EVs4ALL) program ( earlier post ) aim to expand domestic EV adoption by developing batteries that last longer, charge faster, perform efficiently in freezing temperatures and have better overall range retention. Award amount: $3,425,000). Award amount: $2,945,000).

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Biobutanol companies merge: Green Biologics with butylfuel

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The merged GBL will be a globally managed company focused on the production of C 4 chemicals and advanced fuels from renewable feedstocks, primarily from waste and by-product agricultural sources. GBL’s North American office is in Columbus, Ohio where it maintains a pilot facility, laboratories and offices.

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

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The Michigan Fuel Forward project will work with a wide range of partners. The Michigan Fuel Forward project will work with a wide range of partners. Clean Fuels Ohio. The Fast Track to Ohio AFV Adoption project will streamline local and state. The Fast Track to Ohio AFV Adoption project will streamline local and state.

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DOE awards $22M to support next generation electric machines for manufacturing

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These projects, funded through the Next Generation Electric Machines funding opportunity, could cut energy waste by as much as 30%. The Ohio State University will design, test, and demonstrate a high performance, high-speed drive capable of integrating into electric grids while avoiding energy losses associated with power transformers.