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Too many "firsts" on this powertrain from a pair of companies not known for their exceptional quality launches :) Wait and see.
3.0L I-4 EcoDiesel to make North American debut in 2014 Ram ProMaster van
Fred Diaz, President and CEO - Ram Truck Brand and Chrysler de Mexico, introduces the 2014 Ram ProMaster at the Chicago Auto Show. Click to enlarge. The Chrysler Group’s 2014 Ram ProMaster van, developed from the Fiat Ducato, will mark the the North American introduction of the 174 hp (130 ...
do I have this right...?
overall US market for passenger car ~`16 Million units
2% hybrids ~ 320k units
13% share growth within this 320k....?
is the general math correct?
Ford anticipates doubling hybrids production, spurred by comercial buyers and increasing market share
Ford expects to double hybrid vehicle production as companies procure Fusion and C-MAX hybrids for their company fleets, and as model year market share, according to R.L. Polk, has grown 13% since 2012. In the first quarter of 2013, Ford sold 10,266 Fusion hybrids and 8,511 C-MAX hybrids. F...
Thanks sd. Useful post.
GM CTO says company accelerating electric vehicle development in China; R&D focus on batteries and lightweight materials
General Motors is accelerating the development of electrified vehicles in China, Jon Lauckner, GM Chief Technology Officer, vice president of Global Research & Development, and president of GM Ventures, said in a presentation at the FISITA 2012 World Automotive Congress in Beijing. In Septemb...
As with some previous posts - agree that the noise might also be a factor favoring this approach. It probably allows <60 dbA (typical diesels are over 90 dBA) which allows late night pickups reducing congestion on streets...like the PIEK in EU for late night deliveries.
But serious concerns on battery life.
Chicago awards up to $13.4M contract to Motiv Power Systems for 20 Class 8 electric refuse trucks
The City of Chicago has awarded San Francisco Bay Area startup Motiv Power Systems an up to $13.4-million contract for 20 Class 8 electric refuse trucks. The 52,000-lb trucks, powered by a 200 kWh battery pack, will have a range of up to 60 miles. The Motiv electric Powertrain Control System ...
All the discussion around "and" is good, but will not overcome the stalemate on payback.
1. Regulations (eg: tighter GHG rules) or
2. Extreme market conditions (eg: fuel price)
will be needed to force adoption of technologies. Since 2 is out of (politically) out of government control, 1 needs to be on the table as a viable means to push sustainable mobility. Painful as it is in the short-term. Take the plunge or be left behind as China ramps up the 'electric vehicle capital' and supply chain leader in the world.
Larry Burns: Holistic approach required to achieve transformational change of transportation and the automobile; the power of “And”
Larry Burns, former head of GM R&D and strategic planning and currently Professor of Engineering Practice at the University of Michigan and Director, Sustainable Mobility at the Earth Institute, Columbia University, used his presentation at the ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit (EIS) in Washingto...
Isn't that close to a Eaton HLA type system - concept and pricing?
Effenco hydraulic hybrid system targeted at heavy-duty vehicles with high power demand auxiliaries
The Effenco hydraulic hybrid system can drive the existing hydraulic pump for auxiliary equipment or assist the engine. Source: Effenco. Click to enlarge. Montreal, Canada-based Effenco has developed a hydraulic hybrid system (HEAD, Hydraulic Equipment Assisting Device) specifically targete...
God bless the EPA! If it weren't for them the auto and truck industry would still be spewing out crap powertrains and laying off American jobs while outsourcing all engineering to BRIC countries. Let the market decide to improve does not work on its own. It needs responsible regulatory help.
Obama Administration announces first fuel economy and GHG standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles
The new HD National Program covers vehicle classes 2b through 8. Click to enlarge. US President Barack Obama announced fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administ...
@Herm...which city are you located in? I had heard that they were in trials in Miami and Houston.
Autocar commercially launches E3 hydraulic hybrid refuse truck
Autocar commercially launched the E3 Advanced Series Hybrid cab/chassis at Waste Expo 2011. Commercial launch is the culmination of a testing and validation program, and follows the successful implementation of a pre-production E3 fleet that is in service in the greater Miami area. (Earlier post...
Interesting development. I assume that the Eaton hydraulic hybrid systems (HLA) are already on EPA's emerging tech list. Does anyone know?
I know that they have been developing the series hydraulic hybrid systems as well (they showed some at HTUF last year).
EPA places Parker Hannifin hydraulic hybrid technology on emerging technologies list
RunWise features a cradle design for packaging mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components to facilitate installation, testing, and servicing. Click to enlarge. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has placed the RunWise Advanced Series Hybrid Drive (earlier post) from Parker Ha...
These are interesting metrics. So a typical bus requires around 4 drivers in a 16 hr shift?...Thx
New Urbino hybrid bus with Voith parallel hybrid system
Urbino 18 DIWAhybrid system layout. Click to enlarge. Solaris Bus & Coach and Voith Turbo are introducing a new Urbino hybrid bus—the Urbino 18 DIWAhybrid articulated city bus—equipped with a Voith parallel DIWAhybrid system (earlier post). Solaris currently offers an Urbino 18 Allison hybri...
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