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Team from GM, Ford, FCA reviews how to calculate engine efficiency benefits of high octane fuels

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Knock and fuel octane rating are becoming increasingly important due to many powertrain design trends including downsizing, downspeeding, cylinder deactivation, and hybridization. … Davis, Asim Iqbal, Ronald A. In their study, Leone et al. —Leone et al. Leone, James E. Anderson, Richard S. Reese, II, Michael H. 5b01420.

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Mixed Outlook for Mainstream Consumer Adoption of PHEVs

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Dr. Ken Kurani from the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies (ITS) presented results from the latest in a series of electric drive consumer studies seeking to learn from consumers whether or not PHEVs are a good idea. It allows supplier and manufacturer cost reduction through multiple product generation. Ken Kurani.

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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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and UC-Davis Emeritus and Catherine JJ DeMauro. He holds more than 35 patents (12 of which belong to UC Davis), has published more than 100 papers, and is an internationally recognized subject matter expert. The designs can be greatly improved to be more cost-effective. by Professor Andrew Alfonso Frank. Table of Contents.

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Industry experts have their say on scrappage plans

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. “The introduction of a vehicle scrappage scheme as announced in the Budget will boost the new car market, encourage consumers to get back into car showrooms, and reduce the likelihood of employee downsizing in this sector,&# he said.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Carmakers response to real and specific concerns about battery lifetime, up-front costs, and safety issues is to focus on engineering and testing for an unspecified number of years. The F6 DM uses ferrous batteries, with no lithium content, that BYD says are high-energy density and low cost. By partnering with these two industries.

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