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BMW Motorrad Motorsport partners with NORDOEL in DeCarTrans alternative fuels project

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BMW Motorrad Motorsport is preparing intensively for this and is closely involved in the development of such alternative fuels, as a partner of the company NORDOEL as part of the federally funded joint project DeCarTrans. NORDOEL provides us with alternative fuels, which we test on our engine test bench under different conditions.

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Small-displacement two-stroke H2 engine could address performance and emissions cost-effectively for recreational market; potential for Asian motor vehicle fleet

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Comparison of brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption at rated power (ICOMIA Mode 5), hydrogen vs. gasoline engines. Such an engine could provide a cost-effective solution for small recreational vehicle- and motorcycle applications. The lost available energy also results in poor off-design point fuel efficiency.

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Why Fleet Owners Are Electrifying Their Vehicles This Year

Blink Charging

While that is bad news for our motorcycle riding friends, individuals and businesses looking for electric vehicles can claim tax credit for EVs with four wheels (like a car or truck). In addition to electrifying your fleet, you can also use Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit to save money on charging infrastructure.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

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A comparable SUV, such as a 2023 Ford Explorer AWD with the turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and an EPA highway rating of 26 miles per gallon, would have used 69 gallons of gasoline. The fuel costs we saw posted during our trip averaged $4 per gallon for 87 octane, which would be $276 gasoline costs, so advantage electric, but not by much.

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EC rolls out CARS 2020 action plan for European auto industry

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will also need to be made with the further development and distribution of sustainable fuels which can be alternatives to traditional diesel and gasoline. promote dialogue with relevant stakeholders on a voluntary fuel labeling scheme. promote dialogue with relevant stakeholders on a voluntary fuel labeling scheme.

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New study of emissions and health impacts from EVs in China, including massive e-bike fleet

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The massive upsurge in e-bikes in the country marks “ the single largest adoption of alternative fuel vehicles in history, with over 100 million vehicles purchased in the past decade, more than all other countries combined. ”. bus: 50, motorcycle: 1, e-bike: 1. 1 , equivalent to a gasoline car with a fuel economy of 5.6

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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