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Porsche 911 Hybrid Confirmed for Summer Debut

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For years, the possibility of a hybridized Porsche 911 has been the topic of much discussion among enthusiasts. However, the company has broken down future models into three categories: combustion models, plug-in hybrids, and all-electric vehicles. Assuming that’s still true, expect the model to forego a charging port.

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US DRIVE releases 2012 technical accomplishments report: vehicles, fuels and crosscutting research

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The report is organized by technical area, with highlights in three general categories: vehicles; crosscutting areas; and fuels. Crosscutting topics include codes and standards; onboard hydrogen storage; and grid interaction. vehicle systems and analysis.

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BMW’s additional developments for iFE.18 electric racer; brake-by wire, rear-end and rear suspension

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The topic of sustainability also plays a major role in the development of the BMW iFE.18. The introduction of this system represents a big technological step for Formula E and, in this regard, takes it to the same level as Formula 1 and the LMP1 category in the FIA World Endurance Championship.

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OSU wins Year 2 of EcoCAR 3 competition

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) and General Motors named The Ohio State University this year’s winner of the EcoCAR 3 – Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition during an awards ceremony at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego. This is the second stage of an ongoing 4-year competition that culminates in 2018.

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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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Sample topic areas that might address one or more of these barriers include: Novel cell, module or pack designs that significantly improve the thermal or safety performance, or significantly reduce the weight, volume, and cost of non? Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors for Electric Traction Drives. mode operation.

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Voge ER10 electric motorcycle

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The present motorcycle in the topic is actually a concept showcased by sur ron motorcycles a few years ago. Voge ER10 is a motorcycle that can pull your attention towards it because it is one of the best-looking motorcycles in its category. The mid-mounted 6 KW motor makes the motorcycle offer a topspeed of 100km/h with a 75 kg load.

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EcoCAR 2 winner OSU wins year one of North American EcoCAR 3 competition

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The team earned a total of 937 points out of 1,000 and also took first place in the Communications and Project Management categories. Earlier post.) Judges were impressed by their efforts in identifying a target market for their vehicle and branding strategy, including the tagline: “Classic.Recharged.”.

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