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Promising Delphi 1st-gen Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition engine meeting ultra fuel efficient program targets

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In 2010, The US Department of Energy (DOE) selected Delphi, along with partners Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc (HATCI); Wisconsin Engine Research Consultants (WERC); and the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) for a $7.48-million For the competitive assessment, they matched the GDCI’s data against: BMW-PSA 1.6L

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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He was formerly with the University of Wisconsin and Rockwell International, and holds a Ph.D. In fact, the optimized PHEV is much more efficient as a long range liquid fuel vehicle, because the engine is downsized. The BMW-i3 and the Renault Kangoo are examples. The PHEV provides the advantage in all these criteria.

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