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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

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In the middle of the electric power range is the plug-in hybrid concept of the Golf GTE4 and at its top end the 100% battery-powered drive system, such as Volkswagen is offering in the new e-Golf. This results in an increase in range in the NEDC cycle from 190 km (118 miles) previously to now up to 300 km (186 miles).

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Chevy Cruze diesel’s variable-swirl mechanism

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The basic concept of GM’s variable swirl mechanism. Optimizing swirl speed depending upon the engine operating condition is an effective means to increase thermal efficiency and reduce emissions, Toyota researchers noted in a paper in the R&D Review of Toyota CRDL in 2002. l/100 km) and range of more than 700 miles per tank.

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Honda to provide $13.8M to FirstElement Fuel to support build out of California hydrogen refueling infrastructure

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The company’s goal is for drivers of fuel-cell vehicles to be able to travel seamlessly throughout the state, just as they are able a conventional gasoline vehicle today. The next-generation Honda FCV is anticipated to have a driving range of more than 300 miles. Hydrogen Infrastructure'

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Honda R&D installs hydrogen refueling station for field validation of new MC Fill dynamic fast-fill protocol

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In order to meet customer expectations, hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles need driving ranges and fueling times comparable to conventional gasoline vehicles. The next-generation Honda FCEV is anticipated to have a driving range of more than 300 miles. —Steve Mathison. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

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Also at the LA Auto Show, the new Honda FCEV Concept made its world debut. The concept expresses a potential styling direction for Honda’s next-generation fuel-cell vehicle anticipated to launch in the US and Japan in 2015, followed by Europe. At the Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota highlighted its own new FCV Concept with a world premiere.

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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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We’re now in the crisis CalCars knew, when we began in 2002, would some day arrive. (We Here’s our rough draft, which we’re releasing as we refine the concept—we moved up our plans when we learned about the Tuesday address. Over time, we can conserve by reducing the miles we drive. No one can make that promise.

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US DOE Issues Request for Information on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Market Development; Reports to Congress on Program

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In the report, DOE says that it has made significant progress in: Reducing the projected cost of hydrogen production from distributed natural gas (assuming widespread deployment) from $5 to $3 per gallon gasoline equivalent (gge). Developing and demonstrating a novel cryo-compressed tank concept. The 2015 cost target was $2-$3/gge.

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