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Achates Power wins $9M from ARPA-E to develop gasoline compression ignition medium-duty multi-cylinder opposed-piston engine

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The unthrottled nature of the compression ignition process provides high engine efficiency while achieving compliant exhaust emissions with conventional, low-cost aftertreatment. This—in addition to the opposed engine architecture—could increase fuel efficiency by 40-50% over the comparable spark-ignited gasoline engine, Achates said.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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The following lists are not exhaustive or fully comprehensive, but we have tried to include a representative list of resources for each category. com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm htm Advocates of the Th!

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Stockholm to welcome ethanol buses

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The order is Scania Sverige’s largest single bus transaction in the market since 2004 and represents a continued commitment to ethanol power. It is an adaptation of Scania’s nine-litre diesel engine and includes charge-cooling and exhaust gas recirculation. The engine delivers 270hp of power with torque of 1,200Nm.

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The next-generation Toyota Prius

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The new, third-generation Prius will arguably become the world’s most technically advanced mainstream car, and will also help demonstrate the real world benefits of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive. And when operating in EV mode at speeds up to 30mph, it uses no fuel and produces zero exhaust emissions.

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Ford Making Aggressive Push With EcoBoost and Technologies Such as Ti-VCT for Improved Fuel Economy; Roadmap for Future Generations of EcoBoost Highlights Role as Company Strategy as Well as Product

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This technology also optimizes phasing on both intake and exhaust camshafts by spinning them ever so slightly to advance or retard valve timing, resulting in improved throttle response at initial throttle tip-in, reduced emissions at part throttle and enhanced efficiency at higher rpm. Gains in new vehicle fleet economy by OEM, 2004-2009.