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Supercap-based e-KERS for ICEV delivers approx. 20% reduction in fuel consumption

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In a paper in the Journal of Power Sources , they report energy savings of the order of 20%, with a slight increase in vehicle weight (+2%) and with an overall commercial cost that would be compensated in 5 years due to the fuel economy improvement, to which corresponds an equal reduction of CO 2 emissions. Resources.

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Kia unveils 2023 Sportage PHEV; 32-mile AER

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When connected to a Level-2 charger, the Sportage PHEV will take approximately two hours to fully replenish its battery. EPA fuel economy ratings for the Sportage PHEV will be announced closer to the vehicle’s on-sale date. Charging is accomplished courtesy of a 7.2

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Enlarged 2021 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban SUVs offer diesel option

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It is expected to give the new SUVs some of the highest fuel economy ratings in the segment. Duramax’s critical components, including iron cylinder liners within the aluminum engine block, a forged steel crankshaft and connecting rods, and blended silicon/aluminum pistons for greater heat resistance and reduced expansion.

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FEV Completes Phase 1 of EPA-Funded Project to Understand Incremental Manufacturing Costs of Advanced Powertrain Technologies

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Such emission reductions translate directly into fuel economy improvements. For the project, FEV developed a methodology following EPA guidelines which would identify all cost elements such as material, labor, manufacturing burden, and mark-up, as well as allow for quick updates for sensitivity evaluations on key costing elements.

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Exploring the adoption of EVs in the US, Europe and China; charging scenarios and infrastructure

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Fleet-wide average fuel economy standards in all regions are driving demand for more efficient vehicle technologies. Whether automakers increase production of EVs to help meet average fuel economy standards will depend on the commercial prospects of EVs. Policies will play a key role here, the report notes.

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Rental Review: The 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, Last Domestic Midsize Standing

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Once paired, the phone connects to the car seamlessly as long as the phone’s Bluetooth is turned on. The screen presents guidelines that turn with the wheel, and show where the rear of the car is headed. Importantly, wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay are included as standard. While that’s not bad, it’s not stunning either.

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Standards outlined for hybrid vehicles

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These include: - J1711 Emission and Fuel Economy Testing: This has been designed to establish a uniform chassis dynamometer test procedure for hybrid-electric vehicles driven on public roads. Fuel economy and electrical energy usage will not be combined but instead fuel usage and watt-hours per mile will be stated separately.