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NSF awards Univ. of Maryland and Genovation $438K to develop novel hybrid energy storage system for EVs

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The intention of the NSF-funded work is to overcome current limitations of batteries by using a SiC (Silicon Carbide)-based novel converter and a unique decoupled power/energy management strategy optimally to control the system. Founded in 2007 in Rockville, Md., and will reach 60 mph in less than 7.5 Earlier post.).

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Volkswagen’s 3rd-gen Golf TDI BlueMotion rated at 73.5 mpg US; 15% better than predecessor

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Volkswagen launched the first generation of the Golf BlueMotion in 2007.At seconds from 80 to 120 km/h (50 to 75 mph). For emissions control, Volkswagen also employs a NO x storage catalytic converter and a diesel particulate filter close to the engine. l/100 km (73.5 mpg US) on the NEDC—equivalent to 85 g/km CO 2.

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Leyden Energy providing Li-ion cells with imide electrolyte for electric Dream Car

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The Dream Car, which holds three world records and accelerates from 0-60 mph in three seconds, was on display at the Long Beach Convention Center from 15-17 April. was founded in 2007 under a uniform cell heat distribution technology patent acquired from chemical manufacturer Dupont. Leyden Energy, formerly known as Mobius Power, Inc.,

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Looking to get in a hybrid for cheap? Used Toyota Prius 1.5 HSD 2004-2009 Review

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On the highway at around 130 km/h (80 mph) , we get by with about 5.3 Matt from Rhode Island reported no faults with the hybrid battery in his 2007 Prius that he bought new, now clocking 555k km (347k miles). Pablo reported no inverter coolant problems on his 2007 with 528k km (330k miles) that he is the first owner of.

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University of Delaware Licenses V2G Technology to AutoPort; 100 V2G EVs as Test Fleet

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Bi-directional power converter up to 18 kW. Top speed 95 mph Dick Johnson, AutoPort’s director of business development, said that AutoPort will work with major companies in the area to demonstrate the V2G concept. Jasna Tomić and Willett Kempton (2007) Using fleets of electric-drive vehicles for grid support.

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New diesel Volkswagen Golf GTD heading for the US; first driving impressions

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As a comparison, in 2007, the first-generation Golf BlueMotion (Volkswagen’s most fuel-efficient version) was regarded as having sensational gas mileage at 52 mpg—4 mpg worse than the new GTD, which has 79 more horsepower and is 25 mph faster. seconds and also accelerates from 50 to 75 mph in fifth gear in 7.5

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Audi launches next-gen A4 with new Millerized TFSI engine; g-tron model w/ Audi e-gas

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The standard, start-stop system has also been further improved and comes with new features to reduce fuel consumption further: When the driver stops at a red light, the engine can already be deactivated below 7 kilometers an hour (4 mph); 3 km/h for the A4 3.0 seconds and on to a top speed of 210 km/h (131 mph). mph) for the Sedan; 7.5

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