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Hyundai introduces IONIQ: compact car with BEV, PHEV or HEV powertrains

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Hyundai Motor announced the name of its advanced, alternative-fuel compact vehicle due for launch in 2016: the Hyundai IONIQ. Following its world premiere in Korea in January, the IONIQ is due to be shown at the Geneva International Motor Show, followed by the New York Auto Show, both in March 2016.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In

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MIT study: higher octane standard fuel in US could lower fleet fuel consumption & GHG an extra 4.5-6% by 2040

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The octane number (ON) reflects the resistance to auto-ignition and knock of given fuel. Two standardized methods are used for determining the octane rating of a fuel: the research method and the motor method. This leads to improved engine efficiencies and the sought reductions. Earlier post.). Octane numbers. —Chow et al.

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NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

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Michael Sivak of the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) examined several topics related to fuel economy and advanced vehicle technologies. 52% of respondents said it didn’t matter to them how a vehicle saves fuel and reduces emissions. Hybrid and Electrified Powertrains.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. What Are Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs)? But when people talk about payback, they refer only to the net dollars to the driver. What do car companies say about PHEVs? Heres our roundup of auto-maker comments in the media recently.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

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Had we needed to, the dash has controls for 2WD, 4WD and Auto 4WD. The screen also is home for embedded navigation and the fantastic, optional three-amplifier, 28-channel, 36-speaker AKG Studio Reference 3D sound system. The first thought is this references a 6.0-liter Road Test: 2020 Range Rover HSE PHEV.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac CT4 Premium Luxury AWD

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The first thought is this references a 5.0-liter Fourteen speakers pumped-out quality sound for AM/FM HD radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Pandora and SiriusXM. There will be a new make-up of models by all of the auto manufacturers by the end of the decade, including Cadillac’s sedans. Road Test: 2016 Audi A3 E-tron PHEV.