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Horizon Fuel Cell Powered Team Wins 1st Place at Shell Eco-Marathon Asia 2010

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In the first Shell Eco-marathon to take place in Asia, University Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) took first place with 599 km per liter (1,410 mpg US, 0.17 Horizon currently develops complete PEM (Polymer Electrolyte Membrane) fuel cell power solutions delivering 0.3 Horizon fuel cell system in vehicle. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Hypermiler Gerdes takes Sonata Hybrid across US on 38 gallons of gasoline

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Estimated EPA highway rating for the car is 40 mpg (5.88 Gerdes left San Diego, CA on 26 December 2010 and arrived on Jekyll Island, GA on 1 January 1, 2011. CleanMPG’s hypermiler Wayne Gerdes recently completed a cross-country drive in the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, averaging 61.42 miles per gallon (3.83 miles (1,965 km).

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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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liter Theta II engine (169 hp/126 kW at 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft/212 N·m of torque at 4,500 rpm); a 6-speed automatic transmission; a 30 kW (151 lb-ft/205 N·m) electric motor; and a lithium-polymer battery pack. lithium polymer battery pack (5.3 The Sonata Hybrid will offer projected highway fuel economy of 39 mpg US (6.0

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Frost & Sullivan: market for lightweight materials in automobiles to reach $95.34B in 2017

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2010 global automotive materials market by revenue (top) and volume (bottom). A 10% reduction in vehicle weight offers fuel savings of 5 to 7% (in mpg), provided the vehicle's powertrain is also downsized, Frost & Sullivan notes. High-performance Polymers (PA11, PA12, PA46, PPA, PPS, PEEK). Source: Frost & Sullivan.

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Hyundai Introduces 2011 Sonata at LA Auto Show with 4-Cylinder GDI Engine; GDI Turbo and Hybrid Powertrains Slated

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liter Hybrid Blue Drive model featuring Hyundai’s lithium polymer battery pack. Details about these powertrains will be announced at the 2010 New York Auto Show. At launch, the 2011 Sonata will deliver an estimated 23 mpg city/35 mpg highway fuel economy with the available six-speed automatic transmission with SHIFTRONIC.

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ALTe Reveals Converted Ford F-150 Range Extended Electric Vehicle Demonstrator at NTEA Show

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Michigan-based electric powertrain company ALTe LLC ( earlier post ) revealed its demonstrator Ford F-150 range-extended electric vehicle conversion at the 2010 National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit. Fuel economy in charge sustaining mode is 32 mpg US (7.35 Click to enlarge.

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Audi takes plug-in diesel hybrid e-tron Spyder concept, Q5 hybrid to Le Mans

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In the run-up to the race, the “LeMans vers le futur” demonstration drives took place for the second time since 2010. liters of fuel per 100 km (107 US mpg) on average and emits just 59 grams of CO 2 per km (95 g/mile). The engine hood and numerous add-on parts are made of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP).

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