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

Green Car Congress

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. Batteries Catalysts Diesel Emissions Fuel Cells Hydrogen Lubricating Oils Motors'

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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

Green Car Congress

The electric boost allows us to do interesting things and get better fuel economy than you would normally think about for such light electrification. The heart of the Spark EV’s propulsion system is the GM-designed, oil-cooled, permanent magnet motor. near Baltimore. It enables quick engine starts. —Larry Nitz.

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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.” When that prolonged oil crisis occurs, Americans will pay anything because they will have no choice. Last year, U.S.