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MARCH 24, 2016

Autonomous vehicle driving behavior can have a considerable effect on fuel economy. Researchers in the College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University have determined that fuel efficiency for self-driving cars—within the bounds of current fuel economy testing—could improve by up to 10% under efficiency-focused control strategies when following another vehicle.

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MARCH 24, 2016

Tesla continues to expand its network of Supercharger DC fast-charging stations in the U.S., making it easier for owners to complete longer journeys in their electric cars. The company remains committed to offering a nationwide network of free-to-use fast-charging stations for its customers, and to expanding that network. It has made significant.

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MARCH 24, 2016

Aemetis, Inc. has acquired exclusive rights to LanzaTech’s patented technology for the conversion of agricultural waste, forest waste, dairy waste and construction and demolition waste (CDW) to ethanol in California. The LanzaTech gas-to-ethanol technology enables Aemetis to convert these local California biomass wastes to advanced ethanol. Aemetis is the first licensee of the LanzaTech technology in North America.

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MARCH 24, 2016

The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime replaces the Prius Plug-In, and it directly addresses nearly everything that current owners of that model have wanted. There’s a longer, 22-mile electric driving range, better drivability, and exceptional 120+ MPGe fuel efficiency. It even has one driving detail that will please plug-in enthusiasts right off the.

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MARCH 24, 2016

The US DOT will award up to $60 million to eligible entities to develop model deployment sites for large scale installation and operation of advanced transportation technologies to improve safety, efficiency, system performance, and infrastructure return on investment. ( DTFH6116RA00012 ). DOT expects these model deployments to results in: reduced traffic-related fatalities and injuries; reduced traffic congestion and improved travel time reliability; reduced transportation-related emissions; op

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MARCH 24, 2016

The 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid has taken longer to arrive on U.S. shores than almost any other plug-in vehicle in recent memory. A plug-in hybrid Outlander crossover was first previewed as a concept at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show, and was originally slated to go on sale in the U.S. in 2013. That didn't happen. DON'T MISS: 2017.

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MARCH 24, 2016

We continue our 2016 New York Auto Show coverage with the 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid and more details on the Toyota Prius Prime plug-in, as well as a look at Tesla's planned expansion of its Supercharger DC fast-charging network. All this and more on Green Car Reports. We have live photos and more details on the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq.

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MARCH 24, 2016

BorgWarner’s eGearDrive transmission ( earlier post ) will propel the Geely EC7-EV sedan. The Chinese automaker’s first mass-produced electric vehicle is powered by a 96 kW electric motor and features a top speed of 140 km/h (87 mph) and a range of 253 km (157 miles). Specifically designed for the emerging high-volume electric vehicle market, BorgWarner’s eGearDrive transmission features an efficient gear train for extended range and quiet performance, and is available in a wide range of ratios

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MARCH 24, 2016

by Nick Cunningham of Oilprice.com. Oil prices have climbed by about 50 percent from their February lows, topping $40 per barrel. But the rally could be reaching its limits, at least temporarily, as persistent oversupply and the prospect of new shale production caps any potential price increase. US oil production has steadily lost ground over the past two quarters, with production falling more than a half million barrels per day since hitting a peak at nearly 9.7 million barrels per day (mb/d) i

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Hyundai Motor America introduced the Ioniq Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid, and Electric models for the US market at the New York International Auto Show; the full line of three electrified variants made their global debut earlier this year at the Geneva show. ( Earlier post ). Ioniq is the first to offer three distinct electrified powertrains on a single, dedicated vehicle platform.

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MARCH 24, 2016

Toyota GAZOO Racing revealed the all-new TS050 HYBRID LMP1 racer—Toyota’s third new car since joining WEC in 2012—for the 2016 World Endurance Championship ( WEC ) competition. Following an unsuccessful defense of its World Championship titles in 2015, Toyota set itself tough performance targets in order to compete once again at the front of the field, featuring fellow LMP1-Hybrid manufacturers Porsche and Audi.

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MARCH 24, 2016

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated a production method they estimate will reduce the cost of carbon fiber as much as 50% and the energy used in its production by more than 60%. After extensive analysis and successful prototyping by industrial partners, ORNL is making the new process available for licensing.

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Genesis, Hyundai’s new luxury brand, unveiled the New York Concept luxury hybrid sports sedan concept at the New York International Auto Show. The hybrid concept, which hints at future Genesis design direction, generates 242 hp (180 kW) and 353 N·m (260 lb-ft) of torque from its 2.0 GDi powertrain coupled with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

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