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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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ePower Engine Systems specializes in the retrofit and conversion of diesel-powered Class 8 trucks into series hybrid-powered units inspired by the diesel-electric drives in locomotives—i.e., the diesel engine powers a generator that in turn provides power directly to the traction motors. when accelerating or climbing.

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CPT/AVL Study: New Generation of Micro-Hybrid Technologies Can Enable More than 25% Reduction in Fuel Consumption at Lower Cost Than Full Hybrid Drive Systems

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In effect, AVL has developed a gasoline engine with diesel-like fuel efficiency. The use of a carbon-enhanced valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) battery will help maximize energy recuperation during deceleration, fully realizing SpeedStart’s potential for high power generation and hence electrical energy recovery.

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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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Because of the solid separator in AGM batteries, they are considered to be sealed valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries. Pike expects the market for NEVs in Western EUrope to grow at a faster rate than in other regions, due to its history with diesel-fueled quadricycles. Motors are either DC or three-phase AC. Market forecasts.

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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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liters/100 km (42 mpg US) fuel consumption achieved at lower cost than an equivalent diesel model. Despite the enhanced gasoline engine performance the vehicle achieves near diesel levels of fuel economy, but with lower production costs. The demonstrator features a Valeo electric supercharger. Advanced lead-acid battery system.

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UK Collaboration Develops Plug-in Hybrid Retrofit for Conventional Vehicles

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The development team retained the existing conventional front-wheel-drive system of the Combo but added an electric drive, powered via low-cost valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries, to the rear wheels. For out-of-town driving or higher speed operation, the existing front-wheel-drive diesel power unit provides conventional operation.

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