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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

Green Car Congress

GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Earlier post.).

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GM CEO outlines highlights of fuel economy plan through MY2016: lightweighting; more efficient gasoline and clean diesel engines, electrification

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Clean diesel. GM is deploying clean diesel engines where they make business sense, Akerson said, noting the new B20-ready Chevrolet Cruze diesel. Among the development efforts to achieve breakthroughs in battery technology, Akerson noted is an effort that could result in a 100-mile range EV or a 200-mile range EV.

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Meritor collaborating with Peterbilt on all-electric Class 8 trucks; selects UQM as supplier for e-axles

Green Car Congress

Meritor will supply high-efficiency and lightweight axles, drivelines and brakes that maximize system efficiency, extend range and increase payload. The development program between the two companies was initially announced in February 2017.

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DOE awards $98M in tax credits to automakers and suppliers for clean technology manufacturing

Green Car Congress

The Phase II awards were launched to utilize $150 million in tax credits that were not used by the previous awardees and support projects that must be placed in service by 2017. million through 2017 in equipment and tooling at its Kokomo Power Electronics facility in Indiana. Funded at $2.3 Lead organization. Description. 30 million.

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Hilux, Ranger EV ute conversions by Roev from $47,990 as company confirms 2023 production

EV Central

“Something we heard from a lot of fleets is the desire to convert slightly older vehicles to extend the life of their existing assets. With a conversion, you’re not only adding an electric vehicle to your fleet, but you’re also taking a diesel vehicle off the road and preventing many years of future tailpipe C02 emissions.”.

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Monthly Myth: EVs don’t work In the cold

Electric Auto Association

The cars included a 2018 BMW i3, 2018 Chevy Bolt, 2018 Nissan LEAF, 2017 Tesla Model S 75D, and 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf. At 20 degrees : EVs experienced a 12% decrease in driving range without the heater; a 41% decrease with the heater. ? This concept holds true for gas and diesel-powered vehicles too.

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Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

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Thrust 2’s focus on advanced compression ignition engines includes not only advanced conventional compression ignition engines or diesel engine technologies, but also on the broad suite of technologies focused on kinetically controlled and low-temperature combustion approaches. Fuel impacts on low speed pre-ignition. Earlier post.)

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