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Final Drive: 2021 Polestar 1 PHEV

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The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) 2021 Polestar 1 is powered by a 2.0-liter, Carbon Fiber Exterior. Carbon fiber curves. The exterior, constructed completely of lightweight carbon fiber, was responsible for head-snapping whiplash among passersby. Other expensive PHEVs. News: 2023 BMW XM PHEV Revealed.

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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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This reflects increases in VT’s core R&D activities that support accelerated development of PHEVs, as well as lighter vehicles and more efficient combustion engines. Alternative fueled vehicles pilot grant program: $300 million. Fuel cell technologies: $43.4 Biomass and biorefinery systems R&D: $786.5

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

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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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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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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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inch split-screen high-definition LCD multi-information display, sitting above a sleek dash that has accents of carbon fiber, leatherette and a layered backlit trim. Road Test: 2018 Volvo XC60 T8 PHEV. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo AWD

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The CX-5 Turbo interior is simple with an all-black color scheme and aluminum accents, steering away from faux wood or carbon fiber. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. Mazda gives buyers four seat covering options with cloth on the 2.5

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G80 Sport Prestige 3.5T AWD

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The dash had real carbon fiber trim along with a minimal use of brushed aluminum. Road Test: 2018 BMW 530e xDrive PHEV. Road Test: 2019 Volvo S90 PHEV. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [