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CO2 savings made during the use of low carbon vehicles are offset by increased emissions created during their production(10/06/2011)
A new report prepared by Ricardo for the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership has highlighted the increasing importance of accounting for whole life carbon emissions to compare the greenhouse gas emissions of low carbon vehicles. The study found that some of the CO2 savings made during the use of low carbon vehicles are offset by increased emissions created during their production, and to a lesser extent disposal. However, overall electric and hybr... [more]
Mechanical hybrid system for commercial vehicle and bus applications(01/01/2010)
Whilst electric hybrid systems have already been developed for bus applications and have demonstrated useful fuel savings, such chemical battery-based solutions add considerable weight and complexity, lead to increased whole-life costs due to regular battery replacement and also raise associated environmental and disposal issues. In contrast, mechanical hybrids have been shown to offer up to twice the efficiency of a typical battery-based electr... [more]
Sentience vehicle will calculate and follow an optimal route and driving strategy for its adaptive cruise control system(25/02/2009)
Sentience is based on enabling the vehicle to see beyond its natural horizon through the use of internet-enabled mobile phone communications, GPS, advanced mapping and other sophisticated real-time navigational technologies. This information is used to improve the energy efficiency of the vehicle, reduce exhaust emissions and substantially increase fuel economy and CO2 performance. Based on route information – which could in a production se... [more]
Ricardo opens Battery Systems Development Center for battery systems in hybrid and electric vehicles(31/01/2009)
The new Battery Systems Development Center at the Ricardo Detroit Technology Campus provides complete vehicle systems integration for turnkey battery system development and application. The new facility provides the most comprehensive and integrated range of capabilities in the industry for turnkey development and application of complete high-voltage battery-pack systems for hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles. “As a leading supplier ... [more]
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