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APRIL 22, 2021

The eGen Flex system—comprising the drive unit, inverter and rechargeable energy storage system—includes full electric drive capability for up to 10 miles, depending upon duty cycle and accessory load demands. —Rohan Barua, Vice President of Sales, North America at Allison Transmission.

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OCTOBER 29, 2010

Construction has begun on the first “Flybus” prototype vehicle, designed to demonstrate the viability of a cost-effective alternative to battery-hybrid buses by using flywheel energy storage. The Flybus system could deliver up to 20% savings in fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions in stop-start city center operation.

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JANUARY 5, 2021

The battery-electric locomotive is expected to reduce the environmental impact from emissions along the route in an efficient manner, while improving the fuel economy for the entire consist by at least 10%. When running on the mainline, both the battery-electric and diesel locomotives will power the train.

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JULY 6, 2010

Also, the list of standard test procedures addressed in SAE J1711 has been expanded to cover all five major test cycle procedures (UDDS, HFEDS, US06, SC03, and Cold FTP) now being used to evaluate vehicle fuel economy. Consumable fuels that are covered by J1711 are limited to petroleum-based liquid fuels (e.g.,

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JANUARY 10, 2013

will introduce a 48V Micro Hybrid battery demonstration module as part of its full spectrum of advanced energy storage solutions for automobiles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Johnson Controls, Inc. —Alex Molinaroli, president, Johnson Controls Power Solutions.

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JULY 8, 2017

The CNG buses had an average fuel economy of 3.89 Using data from two days of CNG bus operation on the route serviced by the BEBs line, the NREL team found that the BEB fuel economy was more than 8 times higher than that of a CNG bus operating exclusively on that route. mpgge, equating to 4.34 mi for the BEBs and $0.22/mi

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co Ltd (JAC) and Ricardo are collaborating on a project to develop the Ricardo HyBoost concept ( earlier post )—a combination of low-cost technologies to deliver improved performance and fuel economy which featured recently in the Ricardo Centenary celebrations —into volume production on a JAC vehicle.

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DECEMBER 19, 2013

Growth in light duty SSV sales during the next decade will be predominately in the three major market regions of North America, Western Europe, and Asia Pacific, primarily because these regions are the most aggressive in their implementation of fuel economy and emissions regulations. By then, 82.8% billion total in 2013. of the market.

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OCTOBER 16, 2020

The ultracapacitors’ two-times higher energy density is enabled by Skeleton’s latest material technology innovation, making them a valuable addition to hydrogen fuel cells in emissions-free transportation. Combining ultracapacitors and fuel cells will speed up the market adoption of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

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MAY 5, 2009

Calculated diesel equivalent fuel economy for each phase was: 21.35 Fuel economy testing was conducted with the air conditioning system turned off. Air conditioned operations are expected to reduce fuel economy results by approximately 30%. mpg on the central business district phase, 17.55

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FEBRUARY 14, 2011

It achieves gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency of more than 70 mpg US (3.36 In addition to improving the fuel economy and range of the powertrain, Hyundai has also created a more compact power source for the Tucson ix FCEV. Fuel Cell Stack. Energy storage system. Hydrogen storage. fuel economy.

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OCTOBER 12, 2012

The program aims to deliver better fuel economy and architectural flexibility for critical mission systems on future surface ships and submarines. The BDPC initiative develops high density and efficiency power converters that enable new, more energy efficient ship power system architectures.

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AUGUST 11, 2021

These 48-volt systems can power new, advanced energy-consuming components and can help reduce emissions and improve fuel economy and performance. Eaton’s Vehicle Group is developing a wide range of 48-volt energy storage solutions, including lead-acid batteries and supercapacitors.

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MAY 17, 2011

Odyne has developed proprietary and patented hybrid technology combining reliable electric power conversion, power control and energy storage technology with advanced electric propulsion motors, modular battery systems and other components.

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MARCH 7, 2012

A123’s Engine Start Battery is designed as a replacement for absorbent glass mat (AGM) and other lead acid batteries, providing a lighter-weight, longer-lasting solution for micro-hybrid functionality that enhances vehicle performance, improves fuel economy and lowers total cost of ownership. billion market for energy storage devices.

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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.

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JULY 16, 2014

Offering the highest fuel efficiency and lowest cost per passenger mile of any bus currently on the market, this new model also features a fast-charge system that keeps the bus on the road with no requirement to take them out of service for long charging periods. Fuel economy (with full passenger load and HVAC) is 20.8

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MAY 26, 2014

While there are no 48 V models in production today, these are the next phase of an incremental multi-generational product plan for cost-effective improvement in vehicle fuel economy. A key question for the segment is the nature of the energy storage for the system. Click to enlarge. Noting a predicted 3.7

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MARCH 9, 2013

The US DOE has released the final version of a new funding opportunity announcement ( DE-FOA-0000793 ) that will award more than $50 million in funding for new projects intended to accelerate the development of advanced plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) technologies to increase vehicle fuel economy and improve performance. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 24, 2014

A123 Systems LLC, a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate lithium iron phosphate batteries and systems, is selling its grid storage business and other assets related to energy storage for telecom and IT data storage applications to NEC Corporation for approximately $100 million.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

The new fleet will use Toshiba’s Rechargeable Batteries (SCiB), a safe rechargeable battery solution with high-rate performance and long-life capabilities that is used in a wide range of applications, from EVs to grid energy storage. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Since it was formed as the ALABC 25 years ago, the Consortium for Battery Innovation has ushered in innovations including start-stop batteries to help reduce CO 2 emissions and boost fuel economy. I expect worldwide demand for energy storage to jump significantly in the next decade.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

The technology will increase the 2014 Malibu’s fuel economy by an estimated 5%. AGM batteries are a common energy storage solution for Start Stop vehicles in Europe, where Johnson Controls has sold more than 21 million AGM batteries since 2001 and now produces more than 4.5 Earlier post.) million annually.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

In 2008, Daimler deployed lithium-ion energy storage technology for buses in volume production. This development has reduced the weight of the overall bus and thereby further improving fuel economy. Series production began in the early 2000s. The system powers the bus with components arranged in series: 6.7L

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MAY 27, 2010

Navistar’s CE Series school bus utilizes an 80 kW Enova Systems hybrid drive train and a 38 kWh Valence Technology lithium iron magnesium phosphate energy storage system. The plug-in hybrid-electric system improves fuel economy by up to 65% and reduces greenhouse gases by up to 39%.

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JUNE 12, 2012

The longer life and increased fuel economy yield a benefit to the EXT Li-ion batteries, according to A123’s calculations. billion market for energy storage devices. In addition, the fuel economy savings from the Li-ion system are higher, due to the the capability for increased charge acceptance. Jeff Kessen.

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OCTOBER 28, 2019

A team from the University of Palermo and ICAR has developed an electric kinetic energy recovery system (e-KERS) for internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEVs) based on the use of a supercapacitor as energy storage, interfaced to a brushless machine through a power converter. 2019.227258. Pipitone, E., Lanzafame, R.,

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AUGUST 25, 2021

SAE International has released J2464: Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) Safety and Abuse Testing , a revised recommended practice for establishing safe battery systems.

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JUNE 6, 2013

Monthly fuel economy of the retrofitted Honda Civic during the first 9 months of the fleet test. DOE researchers attributed the significant fuel economy reduction for May, June, and July as most likely being due to significant mountain driving and the likely use of the vehicle’s air conditioning. Source: DOE.

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JANUARY 17, 2013

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has joined DOE and research partners in launching the Advanced Management and Protection of Energy Storage Devices (AMPED) program ( earlier post ). Predictive Battery Management for Hybrid Vehicles -Eaton Corporation ($2.4

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MAY 28, 2020

The Agility BlueiQ Smart Gauge is also now standard equipment on the ProRail, reducing range anxiety by providing real-time fuel economy, fuel level, and distance to empty. BlueiQ’s Eco Mode and Driver Feedback help drivers manage fuel economy and avoid unplanned stops.

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AUGUST 26, 2009

A liquid-cooled, 41 kWh lithium-ion battery pack operates at 700V and provides the energy storage. A 100 kW Rase Symetron generator, driven by a GM Ecotec 2.0L SIDI turbocharged engine provides electrical power. It’s important to note that Raser’s electric Hummer H3E can achieve similar results to the Chevy Volt. Jim Spellman.

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AUGUST 14, 2020

Such reasons include advantages to the electrical grid such as load balancing and energy storage, increased jobs and economic development, reduced stormwater pollution and consumer savings.

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

million contract by the Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to develop a thermal energy storage system for supplemental heating or cooling for electric vehicles (EV) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEV). Sheetak Inc. has been awarded a $4.7-million Earlier post.)

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MARCH 12, 2010

Two 82 kW (peak) Remy DC drive motors running at 320V deliver 400 N·m (295 lb-ft) max torque, while a 25 kWh battery pack using Li-ion manganese oxide polymer cells provides the energy storage. Fuel economy in charge sustaining mode is 32 mpg US (7.35 V8 Ford powertrain originally installed in the vehicle.

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MAY 2, 2014

The on-road portion of the evaluation is collecting and analyzing vehicle performance data, such as fuel economy and maintenance costs, to better understand how to optimize the use of such vehicles in a large-scale commercial operation. Range is from 40 to 100 miles on a single charge.

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JULY 2, 2012

These major battery developments include reducing the cost of battery and non-battery systems as well as solving battery life-cycle and overheating limitations, allowing total battery energy storage capacity to shrink. Cost to consumers of battery storage in two AEO cases. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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