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EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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A sample of the second proposed label for an extended range electric vehicle. The second proposed label retains the current label’s focus on miles per gallon (MPG) and annual fuel costs, while updating the overall design and adding the required new comparison information on fuel economy and emissions. Click to enlarge.

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Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020

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As a comparison, the new Chevrolet Spark EV uses a 100 kW motor with 542 N·m of torque. OnStar’s service system also carries out remote vehicle monitoring and analysis of other vehicle systems, and provides drivers with additional vehicle information such as tire pressure. Earlier post.).

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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Geely’s Englon SC7 sedan was the first methanol-fueled car to receive approval from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. From 2009, led by the Ministry of Industry and Information, the pilot work of methanol gasoline implement is Shanxi province started. Earlier post.) —Wang et al.

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DOE awarding up to $12M to support development of static and possibly quasi-dynamic wireless charging for plug-in vehicles

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Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) used in the demonstrations must incorporate electrical energy storage sufficient to provide at least 10 miles (16 km) of all-electric range, i.e., cumulative vehicle movement with the engine off, on the Urban Dynamometer Driving Schedule (UDDS).

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Flash Drive: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance

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The all-electric driving range is estimated to be 270 miles for the GT, and 260 miles for the GT Performance. For comparison, the base Mach-E with rear-wheel drive and equipped with the extended range battery is rated with a 305-mile all-electric driving range. The horizontal 10.2-inch

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Proterra boosts capacity of Catalyst XR battery pack 28% to 330 kWh with new design, same volume as predecessor

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Proterra offers both extended-range (XR) and fast-charge (FC) versions of its electric bus, using different battery technologies. The first Catalyst XR Extended Range product uses an NMC higher energy-density pack. Earlier post.)

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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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We have written a short paper of about 22 pages suitable for a general audience, pulling out more technical information into a series of appendices. Since some readers might read only one appendix, some information has been repeated. Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles. About Dr. Frank.

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