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JUNE 1, 2011

Annual sales of SSVs and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), world markets, 2011-2017. At that level, SSVs will represent more than one-third of all light-duty vehicle sales, Pike notes. At that level, SSVs will represent more than one-third of all light-duty vehicle sales, Pike notes. Source: Pike Research. Click to enlarge.

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2020 Global North America Sale 225

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MARCH 4, 2013

Axion Power International, Inc, the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), has entered a strategic relationship with ePower Engine Systems LLC. the diesel engine powers a generator that in turn provides power directly to the traction motors. —Axion Chairman and CEO Thomas Granville.

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Diesel Peterbilt Fuel Economy Lead Acid 231

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APRIL 30, 2009

Battery pack state of charge vs. distance for the ADDZEV vehicle under all-electric power on the UDDC cycle. A collaboration led by the UK’s Cranfield University has developed a retrofit plug-in hybrid conversion system for a conventional internal combustion engine vehicle. Source: Cranfield. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Plug-in Plug Lead Acid Hybrid 150

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JUNE 25, 2012

The battery-electric NS-999, “under the long hood”. In April, Axion Power International Inc received an order from Norfolk Southern Corp (NS) for PbC lead-carbon batteries for use in an all-battery-powered switcher locomotive. The battery-electric switchers will be charged at wayside charging stations in the yard.

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Lead Acid Hybrid Batteries Battery 225

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JANUARY 6, 2013

A team of Penn State researchers is developing more cost-effective ways to prolong the life of valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries, such as those applied in Norfolk Southern Railway No. 999—the first all-electric, battery-powered locomotive in the United States. Earlier post.).

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Lead Acid VRLA Batteries Battery 240