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Global WorldAutoSteel Project Presents Interim Results of FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) Phase 2 Project for Low GHG Body Structure for Electrified Vehicles

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General results included: New benchmark in weight reduction achieved through Advanced High-Strength Steel optimized structures, enabling powertrain downsizing for affordable electrified vehicles. Portfolio of innovative steel solutions that apply to full range of electrified or internal combustion engine vehicles.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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As a visual and performance statement it naturally draws comparisons with the Cybertruck. The company has announced plans to build a car it snappily refers to as the Zero Emission Hydrogen Fuel Cell Boot P ickup. Less expensive and powerful Hummers will launch later. Kia Tasman An artist’s render of Kia’s ute.

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Volkswagen introduces new 1L, 3-cylinder gasoline Golf; 54.7 mpg

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Despite its efficiency, the Golf TSI BlueMotion with the 85 kW / 114 hp downsized 999 cc EA211-series engine reaches 100 km/h in 9.7 Golf Comparisons. Based on the interplay of various internal engine modifications—i.e., seconds and goes on to a top speed of 204 km/h (127 mph). engine) introduced in 1975.

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

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Throughout the world, many efforts are being made to improve the thermal efficiency of internal combustion engines. Delphi uses the term Gasoline Direct Injection Compression Ignition (GDCI) in reference to this combustion process. FSN (smoke number). CNL (combustion noise). load & speed dependent. Combustion stability. 2014-01-1300.

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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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In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) He was formerly with the University of Wisconsin and Rockwell International, and holds a Ph.D. Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles. References. Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics.

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