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Hyundai Debuts Sonata Hybrid at New York Show

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liter Theta II engine (169 hp/126 kW at 6,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft/212 N·m of torque at 4,500 rpm); a 6-speed automatic transmission; a 30 kW (151 lb-ft/205 N·m) electric motor; and a lithium-polymer battery pack. lithium polymer battery pack (5.3 This technology is also a key enabler of Sonata Hybrid’s highway fuel economy.

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Ford Adds Soy Foam Seat Cushions To Explorer; Nearly 100% of North American Lineup to Feature Soy Foam By End of 2010

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The bio-based polyurethane foam will be one of the new features in the new Ford Explorer—which will also deliver fuel economy at least 25% better than the current model—which goes in to production later this year. The 2011 Ford Explorer will feature soy foam in seat cushions and seatbacks.

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Ford Increasing Use of Renewable and Recyclable Materials in Vehicles

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The industry’s first eco-friendly cylinder head cover is used in the 2010 Ford Fusion and Escape. For example, the European Ford Focus uses recycled polymer in such components as the battery tray, wheel arch liners, seat fabric and carpets. liter Duratec engine.

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Hyundai Introduces 2011 Sonata at LA Auto Show with 4-Cylinder GDI Engine; GDI Turbo and Hybrid Powertrains Slated

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liter Hybrid Blue Drive model featuring Hyundai’s lithium polymer battery pack. GDI offers greater control of the fuel mixture at the optimum moment achieved by direct injection improves efficiency. When equipped with the six-speed manual, the Sonata achieves an estimated 23 mpg city/34 mpg highway fuel economy rating.

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32.5M hours of supercomputer time to aid GM, Ford engine projects with Oak Ridge Lab

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In this, it is leveraging its experience with automotive batteries (CAEBAT, earlier post ) and fusion (IPS for ITER). However, increased dilution leads to increased combustion instability resulting in reduced fuel-economy benefits. ORNL is developing a computational framework to automate model generation and design optimization.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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kWh Li-ion polymer that can recharge in less than three hours with a Level-Two charger. Combined fuel economy (mpg). kWh Li-ion polymer pack, the HEV a 1.62 Hyundai is identifying Ford’s Fusion Energi and the Honda Accord plug-in hybrid as its PHEV competitors in the mid-size sedan segment. Fusion Energi.

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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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The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technology Program is seeking public comment on the draft of an upcoming solicitation ( DE-FOA-0000793 ) totaling more than $50 million for new research projects that will develop advanced technologies to improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite.

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