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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

Green Car Congress

Direct Petroleum Displacement by Liquid Alternative Fuels in Vehicle Applications. The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber.

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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CarbonPro designates the box is made of weight-reducing carbon fiber where the standard steel inner panels and floor are replaced with a lightweight, purpose-designed carbon fiber composite that offers best-in-class dent, scratch and corrosion resistance. Clean Fleet Report. Road Test: 2018 Ford F-150 PowerStroke Diesel.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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Accent stitching on the seats, console and heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel combined with carbon fiber on the dash to add custom detail. Then, for comparison take a spin in the Mustang GT or Mach 1. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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$26.4B DOE FY 2010 Budget Request Cuts Funding for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles; With Recovery Act Funding Boosts Support for PHEVs, Biomass and Biorefineries

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FY 2010 budget requests for those four (comparisons are against FY 2009 appropriations) and additional appropriations are as follows: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: $2.319 billion (+6.4%); $16.8 Alternative fueled vehicles pilot grant program: $300 million. Fuel cell technologies: $43.4

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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. Conclusions. slow charge.

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