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DOE to issue FY14 Vehicle Technologies program-wide funding opportunity announcement

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VTO focuses on a mix of near- and long-term vehicle technologies including advanced batteries, power electronics and electric motors, lightweight and propulsion materials, advanced combustion engines, advanced fuels and lubricants, and other enabling technologies. Beyond Li-on. million barrels per day); and. l/100 km).

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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kWh Li-ion battery pack—which is sited in front of the passenger area. kWh Li-ion battery pack. Nonetheless, some of the learnings from the XL1 will flow back to inform the evolution of the different kits, such as to the MQB which has its own plug-in hybrid powertrain, to make its debut in the A3.

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2018 Honda Accord Hybrid features third-generation MMD two-motor system; no heavy rare-earth metals in motors

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Advances in engine control tuning together with other technologies combine to create excellent power characteristics, exceptional fuel efficiency and very low exhaust emissions. Key contributors to the improved thermal of efficient of the engine include improved exhaust gas recirculation and reductions in operating friction.

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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Because the exhaust system only has to handle water vapor, it is made of weight-saving plastic. kWh Li-ion battery in the h-tron is adopted from the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid. Both the front and rear axles have no mechanical connections for the transmission of power. Hydrogen fuel cell system.

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Honda launches 2017 Accord Hybrid; 2nd generation two-motor hybrid powertrain

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kWh Li-Ion battery pack carries an eight-year/100,000-mile or ten-year/150,000 mile Li-ion battery limited warranty, depending on the state of purchase/registration. To help boost fuel efficiency and power, the engine has a 3.4-degree degree included angle between the intake and exhaust valves.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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The lithium-ion battery comprises 168 prismatic cells and is liquid-cooled. This makes it possible to use navigation data and real-time traffic information to compute an ideal driving strategy at the start of the trip. Its emphasis is on lithium-ion battery systems, which are put together using a flexible, modular concept.

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