Pi Innovo is proud to announce, in collaboration with AGA Systems Inc. of Kaysville, UT., the launch of a new bi-fuel system diagnostic interface module.
AGA Systems’ new bi-fuel system diagnostic module is based on Pi Innovo’s flexible OpenECU® M220 control module, which gives AGA Systems the freedom to develop its own software and unique control methodologies with an electronic module ideal for low to medium volume commercial and automotive applications. AGA Systems has achieved EPA certification for its bi-fuel system for General Motors light duty truck and SUV platforms, which operates seamlessly with the original manufacturer’s engine control system. ...
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AGA Systems selects Pi Innovo technology for bi-fuel CNG system of GM Silverado/Sierra pickups
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Ricardo assists Future Transport Systems to develop its E-STOR fast EV charger
06 October 2015With increasing demand for fast, high-capacity electric vehicle (EV) charging, Future Transport Systems (FTS) has developed – with support from Ricardo – a highly innovative and cost-effective solution based on reusing EV batteries in a ‘second life’ application.
As the number of EVs in use on the highway increases, local electrical distribution networks will be subjected to additional loads as users seek to recharge their vehicles using existing domestic and workplace supplies. Moreover, for convenience, many EV users are likely to require fast charging at capacities above those available from such connections.
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Ricardo participates in major natural gas heavy duty vehicle research initiative
23 September 2015It can be revealed today that Ricardo will be a key partner in the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 Green Vehicle Initiative project ‘HDGAS’ – a project that aims to develop, demonstrate and optimize advanced powertrain concepts for dual-fuel and pure natural gas powered heavy duty vehicles.
Long haul trucks are an essential element of the transportation mix of modern, industrialized society. They are, however, inherently less amenable to the type of electrification and hybridization strategies that are already contributing to reduced carbon emissions and potential long-term sustainability for the light vehicle sector. A key global imperative is, therefore, the substantial improvement ... -
Pi Innovo welcomes Proterra as an OpenECU® development customer
15 September 2015
Pi Innovo is proud to announce that Proterra Inc. of Greenville, South Carolina, is using the OpenECU toolchain and M220 embedded controller hardware to develop new control capabilities for its growing portfolio of electric buses.
The Proterra engineering team was looking for a highly capable and flexible hardware and software development platform that could be used to develop its next generation of vehicle technologies. The OpenECU embedded control toolchain offered the capabilities it was seeking for the development phase of new technology introduction, while also providing a robust solution for full production.
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Ricardo to display revolutionary ultra-lightweight rear drive unit at LCV 2015
03 September 2015As a part of its contribution to the Ultra-Lightweight Transmission and driveline research project (ULTRAN), Ricardo engineers have designed an innovative rear drive unit based on a range of state-of-the-art technologies, which delivers a product 25 percent lighter than current production – the unit is to be displayed publically for the first time at LCV 2015.
The ULTRAN research project aims to accelerate cost-effective lightweight drivetrain technologies in order to reduce the powertrain weight of future vehicles, and hence improve vehicle performance and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The project is led by Jaguar Land Rover in a consortium including Ricardo, Tata ...