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Ultracapacitors, the New Thinking in the Automotive World
Due to the increasing power demand in future vehicles for comfort improvement, as well as ongoing pressures for more environmentally friendly means of transportation, automotive manufacturers are developing alternatives to existing fossil fuel-driven vehicles. Perhaps the most promising near-term alternative to fuel-cell vehicles, which will not be ready for volume...
Tags: storage system, transportation, battery, storage
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Feasible Cafe Standard Increases Using Emerging Diesel and Hybrid-Electric Technologies for Light-Duty Vehicles in the United States
This paper is concerned with the present status and future projections for emerging technologies that can be utilized in light-duty vehicles in the next five to ten years to significantly reduce their CO2 emissions. The emerging technologies considered are modern clean diesel engines and hybrid-electric power trains using batteries and/or...
Tags: capacitor, carbon dioxide, SUV, battery
White papers 2004-04-01
Vehicle-to-Grid Power: Battery, Hybrid, and Fuel Cell Vehicles as Resources for Distributed Electric Power in California
Electric-drive vehicles can become and important resource for the California electric utility system, with consequent air pollution, system reliability, and economic benefits. We refer to electric power resources from vehicles as "Vehicle to Grid" power (V2G). The economic value of some forms of V2G appear high, more than enough to...
Tags: pollution, fuel cell, California, battery, benefit
White papers 2001-06-01

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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This column includes some observations from my recent participation at the Fourth International Symposium on Career Development and Public Policy in Scotland, and visits to LearnDirect and Careers Scotland. The outcomes of the Symposium and the latter two major initiatives directly link to policies of the...
Articles 2008-09-22
Aussies fight off Taliban
Australian Reconstruction Task Force RTF soldiers in southern Afghanistan have fought off a number of Taliban attacks on a new construction project over the last few days of February, 2008. The attacks occurred approximately 15km from Tarin Kowt, where RTF engineers are helping to construct a patrol base...
Articles 2008-08-01
12 hybrid buses bought by Clark County's C-Tran
Clark County's C-Tran transit agency is now running 10 percent of its bus fleet on hybrid engines. The agency, which provides bus service to the entire county, has introduced 12 new buses that will burn 25 percent less diesel than the average C-Tran bus. The new buses...
Articles 2008-07-17
Despite higher up-front cost, all new Maryland Transit
The Maryland Transit Administration will only buy new buses that are run by hybrid diesel/electric engines, as Gov. Martin O'Malley announced Tuesday that the state will eschew traditional diesel- powered vehicles for more expensive models that are cheaper to run and maintain. The MTA has 10 hybrid...
Articles 2008-07-16
Falcon(R) Electric Helps North American Eagle(TM) Become Fastest Land Vehicle in North America
Falcon Electric, Inc. ( www.falconups.com ), anaward-winning manufacturer of power protection and conversion solutions,today announced that its ED Series™ online uninterruptible power supply UPSprovided backup power and frequency conversion on board the North AmericanEagle supersonic land speed challenger ( http://www.landspeed.com ). Duringits June 30 test run at...
Articles 2008-07-16
Stanley Adds New Customers, Contract Vehicles and Service Offerings with Closing of Oberon Acquisition
ARLINGTON, Va., July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stanley, Inc. , a leading provider of systems integration and professional services to the U.S. federal government, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Oberon Associates, Inc., an engineering, intelligence operations and information technology services company. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040106/DCTU010LOGO )...
Articles 2008-07-15
WABCO Further Strengthens Global Management Team; Expands Leadership for Technology and Growth With New Executive Appointments
BRUSSELS, July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WABCO Holdings Inc. , a global technology leader for commercial vehicles, today announced new executive appointments to further strengthen the company's senior leadership team and secure WABCO's continued ability to pioneer technology innovation, demonstrate industry leadership and consistently outperform market growth in every region...
Articles 2008-07-15
AAR Receives $26 Million Order for Container Roll-In/Out Platforms
WOOD DALE, Ill., July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AAR CORP. announced today that it has received an order to provide containerized roll-in/out platforms CROP for the U.S. Army, valued at $26 million. The specialized equipment, which is used primarily to transport ammunition, will be manufactured by AAR...
Articles 2008-07-15
Valeo Equips the Mercedes A and B Class With its StARS Micro-Hybrid System
PARIS, July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Valeo announces today that its StARS micro-hybrid system equips the new Mercedes A and B class. Invented by Valeo, this system featuring the Stop-Start function, cuts off the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill, at traffic lights for instance, and...
Articles 2008-07-15
Auto repair shop builds electric ride
By Michael Hooper THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Tired of high gas prices, employees at Topeka Electric Motor Repair Inc. have converted a 2000 Chevrolet S-10 pickup to an all- electric vehicle. Topeka Electric Motor designed the conversion with an eye toward regular production...
Articles 2008-07-15
Auto repair shop builds electric ride
By Michael Hooper THE CAPITAL-JOURNAL Tired of high gas prices, employees at Topeka Electric Motor Repair Inc. have converted a 2000 Chevrolet S-10 pickup to an all- electric vehicle. Topeka Electric Motor designed the conversion with an eye toward regular production...
Articles 2008-07-15
2009 MAZDA6 Pricing to Start at $18,550
IRVINE, Calif., July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations MNAO today announced pricing for the 2009 MAZDA6 sports sedan will start at $18,550 for a MAZDA6 i SV, equipped with a 170-horsepower 2.5-liter I-4 engine and a six-speed manual transmission. Pricing for the 2009 MAZDA6 s, powered...
Articles 2008-07-15
Quantum Bit Announces Technology Transfer
Quantum Bit Induction Technology, Inc.(PINKSHEETS: QBII) announced today the technology transfer of a proprietaryNuclear Hydrogen Generation Device to Mustang Performance HQ, Inc.(PINKSHEETS: MPFH) for refinement and commercialization. The Nuclear Fusion Electrolysis Device NFED is an affordable andefficient automotive aftermarket product that increases horsepower andreduces fuel consumption in internal combustion engines,...
Articles 2008-07-15
PECO Pursues Three-Prong Strategy To Deal With Rising Fuel Costs
Utility Spent $5.5 Million on Fuel Costs in 2007 with Spending Much Higher This Year PHILADELPHIA -- With more than 1,200 vehicles on the road across the Greater Philadelphia region, PECO said it is pursuing a three-prong strategy to deal with spiraling fuel costs. Through June, the utility...
Articles 2008-07-14
Kubota Introduces Revolutionary Power Krawler Tractor
Rear Track Increases Stability and Decreases Compaction for Vineyard and Orchard Use TORRANCE, Calif. -- Kubota Tractor Corporation is revolutionizing the way work is done in vineyards, orchards, and within other specialty applications. Kubota's new M8540 Power Krawler narrow cab tractor brings the benefits of a rear crawler...
Articles 2008-07-14
Westport Innovations Signs Development Agreement with Leading European Engine Manufacturer
Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX: WPT), a global leader in alternative fuel, low-emissions transportation technologies, announced today that it has entered into a development agreement with a leading European engine manufacturer on the proprietary High Pressure Direct Injection HPDI fuel system operating with natural gas and biogas. Westport and the European...
Articles 2008-07-14
Pratt & Whitney Awarded Unmanned Combat Air System Contract
FARNBOROUGH, England, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW -- Northrop Grumman has awarded Pratt & Whitney a $54 million contract to develop and integrate the engine and exhaust system for the U.S. Navy's X-47 Unmanned Combat Air System Carrier Demonstration (UCAS-D) air vehicle. The Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220U...
Articles 2008-07-14
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