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DOE awards $17M to FY 2014 SBIR Phase II projects; includes Si/graphene anodes, motor windings, exhaust treatments

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The reduced fuel consumption will extend the effective range of the turbo vehicle. By the end of Phase II, Mainstream plans to demonstrate a production-ready prototype that exceeds DOE targets for fuel economy, operating range, and cost. Nextech Materials. NO x Sensor for Diesel Engine Emissions Systems. 991,774.

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2024 Hyundai Kona Review – Ready For New Challenges?

The Truth About Cars

Full disclosure: Hyundai flew me to Baltimore, Maryland, and fed and housed me for two nights so that I could drive the new Kona. Fuel economy numbers top out at 35 mpg highway for a front-drive SEL. Hyundai’s counter is to give the Kona some features it previously lacked and to also offer a few features its competitors don’t.

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Campaign Begins

Plug In Partners

The result is an 80+ mile-per-gallon vehicle — with even greater fuel economy possible utilizing bio-fuels. All we need is for one of the large auto manufacturers to step up to the plate.” EV world NATIONAL COALITION LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO URGE AUTOMAKERS TO PRODUCE PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLES WASHINGTON, D.C.—January

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Flash Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona

Clean Fleet Report

Hyundai invited automotive journalists to Baltimore, Maryland, to drive the gasoline versions, which are in dealers now. This Flash Drive is a first look at the gasoline-powered 2024 Kona, with a more detailed review upcoming where we will dive-in deeper to the driving attributes and real-world fuel economy.

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GM will focus its electrification strategy on light electrification, extended range, and battery-electric vehicle technologies; major focus on the plug; preview of the Spark EV

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The electric boost allows us to do interesting things and get better fuel economy than you would normally think about for such light electrification. near Baltimore. It will be the first time a US auto manufacturer has built both a complete electric motor and drive unit for a modern electric vehicle in the United States.