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Google to sponsor NASA Green Flight Challenge

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The CAFE Foundation announced that Google will sponsor the NASA Centennial Challenge flight competition known as the Green Flight Challenge (GFC). CAFE (Comparative Aircraft Flight Efficiency) will conduct the event from 25 September through 2 October 2011 at Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County (California) Airport.

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Green Flight Challenge to award total purse of $1.65M, funded by NASA

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From September 25 through October 1, electric and hybrid-powered aircraft teams will compete for the “ Green Flight Challenge (GFC) sponsored by Google ” at the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport. A total purse of $1,650,000, funded by NASA, will be awarded.

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Volvo enhances mobile app to support V60 plug-in hybrid

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Features include checking whether the car is secure (if not, users can lock the doors remotely), locating the vehicle on a map (useful if you've parked in an unfamiliar city), see fuel level, average mpg, mileage and trip meter data, plus basic maintenance details such as bulb faults, and brake fluid, oil and coolant levels. Car in motion.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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Hyundai unveiled the first generation hybrid Sonata in 2010, with a 2011 market introduction. Combined fuel economy (mpg). In charge sustaining mode, the Sonata PHEV is expected to return 40 mpg (5.88 MPG (charge sustaining). Earlier post.). Engine power (kW). Engine torque (N·m). Compression ratio. 40 93 MPGe.

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Blazer EV pause, Mercedes EV updates, affordable EVs, clean hydrogen rules: The Week in Reverse

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GM emphasizes that these are not safety-related issues and not related to its Ultium EV propulsion suite or Google built-in. GM paused deliveries of the Chevy Blazer EV over software woes—after a series of incidents and trouble codes experienced by owners and reviewers alike.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

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In addition to a recent electric car deal with NISSAN Motors ( NSANY ), Portland General Electric, the Oregon state governor and GE have also announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Motors ( MMTOF.PK ) to develop and sell the Miev electric car with 85 mile range by 2011. By 2011 look for a larger THINK Ox. aren’t there yet.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Electric vehicles will be available for customers in 2011. As part of the solution framework, the Israeli government will provide tax incentives to customers, Renault will supply the electric vehicles, and Project Better Place will construct and operate an Electric Recharge Grid across the entire country. 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA

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