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Microchip extends line of inductive position sensors into the EV motor control market

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Developers of motor control systems are replacing Hall Effect position sensors and older magnetic resolver solutions with inductive alternatives that eliminate expensive magnets and other heavy transformer-based structures so they can be integrated onto simple, compact printed circuit boards (PCBs).

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Hino Trucks announces Project Z for Class 4-8 zero emission trucks; fuel-cell and battery-electric

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For the battery electric vehicles, Hino will look at both central drive motors and e-axles. Our holistic approach to working with technology leaders like Toyota, Hexagon Purus and Xos will result in a sustainable, low-cost product line up that will meet the needs of our customers as our industry moves forward to zero emission vehicles.

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DOE to Award Up to $27M in Phase III Small Business Awards; Algae Processing, Fuel Cells, Improved Materials for Motors, Synthetic Fuels Among Areas of Interest

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Specifically, low cost and energy-efficient processes are sought that can be demonstrated and validated under field conditions to meet needs of the nascent algal biomass industry. Improved Magnetic Materials for Motors. saline water). The trend for higher-temperature electric machines requires higher-temperature PMs.

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How to improve EV traction motor efficiency

Charged EVs

A look at improving motor efficiency in two main categories: electrical and mechanical. In contrast, the main drivetrain components in an EV—battery, inverter, motor, and gear reduction and/or transmission—all have efficiencies in the mid-to-high 90-percent range.

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Demonstration series hydraulic hybrid transit bus yields fuel economy of 6.9 mpg, 110% better than conventional diesel, 30% better than electric hybrids

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The BUSolutions demonstrator LCO-140H (Low Cost of Ownership–1 st 40-foot Hybrid) series hydraulic hybrid transit bus yields fuel economy of 6.9 The majority of the system components were available from Parker offerings, including the bladder accumulator, hydraulic cooler, engine mounted pump, and gearbox with pump/motors.

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ARPA-E awards $130M to 66 “OPEN 2012” transformational energy technology projects

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sunlight through low-cost, plastic light-guiding sheets and then. If successful, the new crop would have a lower cost of. Turbo-POx For Ultra Low-Cost Gasoline. lower cost than those available today, based on a friction. electric vehicle motors with alternative higher-performance.

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Electric bikes: The truth about how much it costs to charge an e-bike

Baua Electric

Let’s break down the truth about the cost of charging e-bikes and see why they might be one of the most cost-effective transportation options available today. On the first point, most e-bikes have a motor of 750 watts or less, which means they’re working with at most one horsepower.