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BMW begins road testing of i Hydrogen NEXT; small-series production model in late 2022

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Energy stored in a performance buffer battery is also used for dynamic acceleration maneuvers and short bursts of speed for overtaking. As a result, the system delivers an output of 275 kW/374 hp that corresponds exactly to that of the most powerful six-cylinder in-line gasoline engine currently used in BMW models.

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DOE issues FOA for up to $4M for development of advanced H2 storage systems and materials

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Most of the hydrogen that is used today is stored as a compressed gas (with pressures typically ranging from 150 to 700 bar) or a liquid (liquid storage requires cryogenic temperatures near 20 K). kWh/L (40 g H 2 /L); and $12/kWh ($400/kg H 2 stored). kWh/L (70 g H 2 /L); and $8/kWh ($267/kg H 2 stored). kWh/kg (5.5 kWh/kg (7.5

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Audi updates A3 Sportback g-tron with increased tank volume for greater natural gas range

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Compared to gasoline, combustion of natural gas emits 25% less CO 2 due to the lowest carbon content of all hydrocarbons. Just as before, there are two tanks made of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP/CFRP) beneath the luggage compartment floor of the five-door car, each of which hold roughly seven kilograms (15.4

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Volvo Car and Flybrid vehicle testing showing flywheel KERS can deliver fuel savings up to 25%, with significant performance boost

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The Flybrid KERS is fitted to the rear axle of an S60 powered by a 254 hp (189 kW), 5-cylinder T5 gasoline engine. Under braking, kinetic energy which would otherwise be lost as heat is transferred from the wheels to the KERS, and is used to spin a 6 kg carbon fiber flywheel at up to 60,000 revs per minute.

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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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energy storing) materials. Temperature Combustion (LTC), (2) Dilute Gasoline Combustion, and (3) Clean Diesel Combustion. Technologies that enable LTC operation with either gasoline or diesel fuel, including control methodologies and technologies, especially for mixed?mode Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials.

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Gen 2 Audi A5 Sportback available as bivalent g-tron; Audi e-gas, natural gas or gasoline

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In a new departure, the A5 Sportback is also available as a bivalent g-tron, which customers can run on either Audi e-gas ( earlier post ), natural gas or gasoline. g/mi) (with S tronic), Audi is the first premium manufacturer to offer a gasoline engine in the B segment that achieves lower emissions than a comparable diesel engine.

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Road Test: 2023 McLaren GT

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Unassuming Speed McLaren lets you know right away the GT is a serious driver’s car—the carbon fiber steering wheel is void of all buttons and controls for the audio, telephone and cruise control—meaning serious driving ahead. The roof with a fixed glass panel slopes to the carbon fiber deck lid with a window over the 14.8