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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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High Temperature DC Bus Capacitor Cost Reduction & Performance Improvements. AOI 6: High Temperature DC Bus Capacitor Cost Reduction & Performance Improvements. The specifications for the DC bus capacitor, including electrical performance and mechanical and thermal requirements must be based on an automotive power inverter application.

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Ford moving to vehicle testing with advanced 2.3L MiGTDI engine research project; Tier 3 SULEV30 target with 25% fuel economy improvement

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At the US Department of Energy (DOE) Annual Merit Review in Washington, DC last week, Cory Weaver from Ford Research and Advanced Engineering reported that Ford has completed the planned build of 12 units of the new engine, and is working on vehicle integration for further testing per the project timeline. Installed in a 2013 Fusion.

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27 November 2009 - In First "Plug-in Arizona" Outing to Nogales, AZ, " the "Spirit" Made the News with Nogales International

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

He has driven his 2005 Prius, dubbed “Spirit of DC,” to 48 state capitals and five Canadian provinces, and now he’s launching a “Plug-in Arizona Tour,” he said.Spirit is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). a hybrid is converted to a PHEV, it can reach a top speed of about 52 mph in electric mode before the gasoline engine takes over.

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Hyundai’s 2019 IONIQ electrified line-up adds active safety features, voice recognition, remote charge management

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Also in SPORT mode, the gasoline engine remains on and the electric motor acts as a power assist for maximum responsiveness. All Ioniq Electric models are equipped with standard Level-3 DC fast-charging capability. With sensor-fusion technology that utilizes the front radar and camera sensors, AEB operates in three stages.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

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120V (Level 1) 22 hours (0-100%) 240V (Level 2) 8 hours (0-100%) DC Fast Charging 37 minutes at 150 kW (10-80%) Cold weather can affect the charging time and driving range. New owners of a 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge receive 250 kWh of complimentary DC fast charging with the Electrify America network. kW onboard charger.

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Main Page - EAA-PHEV

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

General Disclaimer HV (High Voltage) DC (Direct Current) Warning: Traction Battery Packs, Motors, Chargers, and other HV sources could cause serious injury or death if proper precautions are not taken while working on or around such High Voltage Direct Current sources. What types of hybrids are there?

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Driving Hyundai’s electrified Ioniq line-up; cost-effective efficiency and dynamics

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We offer a unique fully independent rear suspension to give driving dynamics that are on par with a conventional gasoline car. The Ioniq hybrid offers a sport mode option under which the gasoline engine operates at all times, with the electric motor providing additional traction power for enhanced performance. Hybrid sport mode.

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