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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Volvo Technology of America LLC will develop and demonstrate a tractor trailer combination with lightweight cab that achieves the freight efficiency goal using alternative engine designs and a variety of system technologies. University of Washington, Seattle. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Toyota is testing a new lithium-ion battery meant to last a decade, Knight said, but costs could reach roughly $10,000." ( Seattle Times ) 6/14/06 "Toyota declined to say when such a car might be ready for release." ( Wall St. We hope Ford will, and then move ahead! It is something we are seriously looking at.

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