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Porsche simulates hydrogen V8 for virtual Nordschleife run; 440 kW, 261 km/h, near-zero NOx

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In a recent simulation study reported in Porsche Engineering Magazine , Porsche Engineering examined the potential of hydrogen combustion engines. We have therefore developed a hydrogen combustion engine that aims to match the power and torque of current high-performance gasoline engines as a concept study. —Vincenzo Bevilacqua.

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June 2024 Fuel Update: Gas Prices Fall

Green Fleet Magazine

Gasoline prices are the lowest they've been since March. Do analysts think that will continue?

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UK government awards £598K for hydrogen fuel cell range extender with micro-bead H2 storage for BEVs

Green Car Congress

The partners then developed a system that seamlessly moves these cartridges from a magazine to a hot-cell where the hydrogen was released in a continuous process. The low carbon vehicle group at Coventry University have many years of experience in the development of fuel cells vehicles.

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Hybrids, Subaru, Mazda Clean Up In Consumer Reports 'Best New-Car Value' List

Green Car Reports

People buy green cars for fuel efficiency, but that''s often far from their only good quality. Consumer Reports released its "Best New-Car Value" list yesterday, and there are plenty of hybrids and fuel-efficient gasoline cars on it. The magazine named the 2014 Toyota Prius hybrid best overall automotive value.

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Alliance AutoGas launches 5300-mile, 12-city Coast-to-Coast Clean Air Ride with converted F-150

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Alliance’s new Engineered Conversion System, installed on a Bi-Fuel 2016 3.5-liter horsepower Kawasaki FX801 V-Twin gasoline engine, converted to propane by Alliance Small Engines. Behind the autogas truck, they will be trailering a propane mower. It is powered by a 25.5

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Volkswagen Group receives 2015 KS Energy and Environment Prize for the Golf GTE and Audi A3 e-tron PHEVs

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Every year since 1981, the awards committee has been judging technical developments that help car drivers to drive in a fuel-efficient and eco-friendly way. The plug-in hybrid offers a combined system power of 204 PS and fuel consumption of 1.5 liters gasoline per 100 km (157 mpg US) and electrical consumption of 11.4

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What’s the Most Environmental Thing To Do When a Car’s Engine Dies

Clean Fleet Report

However, older cars often have poor fuel efficiency, so it is good to check online databases to compare your old car’s fuel efficiency with newer models you’re considering. Or Become a Convert Another possibility is to convert your gasoline-powered engine to electric. See more at E Magazine.

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