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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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burn systems and controls that allow compliance with proposed EPA Tier 3 emissions regulations with smaller penalty in fuel economy. pressure fuel injection, and higher pressure engine operation, for implementing the clean diesel combustion strategy. cost titanium structures; polymer?metal treatment technologies for lean?

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start. One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. Your numbers may differ. 2 of 3 Niros can plug in. The hybrid system’s 8.9-kilowatt-hour

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery. EPA at 235 miles. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. We welcome any feedback from vehicle owners and are dedicated to providing a forum for alternative viewpoints. Charging and Regeneration.

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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. High voltage and solid polymer composite electrolytes. DOE highly encourages applicants to collaborate and team with an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or industrial supplier. Alloy or Li metal anodes. Li/air and Li/S systems.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

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The EV6 has an EPA range of up to 310 miles and quick charging rates due to its cutting edge 800-volt architecture. kWh lithium-ion-polymer battery. In our opinion it represents the best value EV6 with a full complement of advanced driver assist systems (ADAS), the best range (310 EPA miles) and peppy performance (0-60 in 7.2

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Hyundai prices 2018 Ioniq PHEV starting at $24,950; 29 miles all-electric range

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The 2018 Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid provides an all-electric range of more than 29 miles (47 km), 119 MPGe in EV mode and 52 MPG in hybrid mode based on EPA estimates, powered by a 8.9 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. EPA combined fuel economy. The PHEV has a 3.3 Ioniq Hybrid (Blue). Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid. Ioniq Electric.

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Kia introduces 2018 Niro PHEV crossover to US at Los Angeles Show

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kWh (59 kW) lithium-polymer battery pack and a 44.5 kW electric motor, a set-up for optimum fuel efficiency and electrically driven range. While the Niro PHEV boasts an MPGe rating of 105, its EPA-estimated MPG ratings of 48 mpg city, 44 mpg highway and 46 mpg/combined are similar to those of Niro hybrid.