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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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Not only is it more powerful and contains up to 30% better efficiency than traditional gasoline, etc. Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? In fact in 6 of the states, diesel fuel is penalized with additional state taxes. Are these sales incentivized? TDI coming at Frankfurt.

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DOE to award $49.4M for advanced vehicle technologies research; meeting Tier 3 emissions

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System definition. 2006 or later vehicle). AOI 4: Commercialization of Vehicle Power Electronics Using Wide Bandgap (WBG) Semiconductors. ($3M) This includes higher junction temperature capabilities, faster switching frequencies, higher voltages, and lower power losses. Carbon Fiber Composite Targets. Vehicle system.

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At the EV Crossroads

Clean Fleet Report

When this publication began in 2006 commercially available electric vehicles were a novelty; the idea of a mainstream EV was part of a vision of a sustainable transportation system of the future. It’s unusual to find two relatively equivalent vehicles offering a choice of gas or electric fuel. Power/Powertrain.

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Lexus LS600h tweaked by Toyota

Green Cars News

It may look the same but it’s definitely different – Toyota Motor has made a number of technology and styling changes to the Lexus LS600h. As the movement of the accelerator pedal and system output is controlled, response to aggressive inputs is reduced improving fuel economy and allowing for a smoother drive.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The utility.will get a Ford plug-in hybrid vehicle by the end of this year and as many as 20 by some time in 2009 to test their durability, range and impact on the power grid, said Susan M. And ride off into the sunset on electric power. Cischke, Ford senior vice president for sustainability, environment and safety engineering. "By

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