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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

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FCA also plans to consolidate its small gasoline engine lineup with a new family to be launched in 2015. Much more progress will come as gasoline and diesel engine technologies converge. FCA will start the global roll out of a new small gasoline engine family in 2015 which incorporates these new and emerging technologies.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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Geely’s CRI investment and work with renewable methanol is similar to the approach Audi is taking with its own e-fuels projects—producing very low carbon liquid or gaseous fuels using only renewable energy, water and CO 2. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Currently the company has a 4,000 metric ton/year production capacity.

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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Having enough electric charge to last a 5-15 minute in silence in a traffic jam. Power steering is electric and as a result we don’t need to check the power steering oil level as there isn’t any. During reversing, the Prius is powered only by the electric motor. It is actually a quite fun car to drive.

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Cellulosic fuels company KiOR reveals “substantial doubts” about its viability; funding needed by 1 April

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KiOR developed a proprietary catalytic process to produce cellulosic gasoline and diesel from lignocellulosic biomass. The biomass-to-cellulosic fuel technology platform combines KiOR’s proprietary catalyst systems with FCC processes that have been used in crude oil refineries to produce gasoline for more than 60 years.

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Toyota introducing new series of gasoline engines with gain of at least 10% fuel efficiency; up to 38% maximum thermal efficiency

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Toyota Motor Corporation has developed a new series of fuel-efficient gasoline engines that achieve improved thermal efficiency. The engines will be used in models scheduled for partial redesign in the near future; a total of 14 new engine variations will be introduced globally by 2015. Click to enlarge. One of the engines is a 1.3-liter

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Nissan launches new X-Trail Hybrid in Japan

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launched the new Nissan X-Trail Hybrid, which goes on sale on 13 May 2015 at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. liter gasoline engines, Nissan said. Nissan is planning to introduce Forward Emergency Braking as standard on major models in Japan, by the end of autumn 2015. Nissan Motor Co., Equipped with an optimized 2.0-liter

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Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

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To do so, the company plans to expand its powertrain offerings by adding plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models to its current model lineup, which includes conventional hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), diesel engine, and battery electric vehicle (BEV) models. MAZDA SPIRIT RACING Bio concept DEMIO.

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