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Ford examines thermoelectric energy regeneration

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During last month’s SAE 2009 World Congress, Ford presented a research paper into thermoelectric exhaust heat energy recovery. petrol-electric hybrid vehicle. Tags: Ford Green cars Latest news SAE 2009 World Congress thermoelectric energy regeneration.

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Could E85 be a cheaper alternative to diesel?

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At the 2009 SAE World Congress, a Ford study revealed that a separate E85 direct injection boosting system combined with a petroleum port fuel injection makes an engine more efficient in its use of petroleum - and can be viewed as a more cost effective alternative to diesel.

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Variable compression ratio engine on its way

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At the SAE 2009 World Congress last week, engineers from Honda R&D Co described the development of a variable compression ratio (VCR) engine that is enabled by a dual piston mechanism. The team began work on the VCR mechanism as a reaction to drawbacks in current approaches aimed at aiding fuel efficiency in petrol engines.

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Clunkers programme receives funding boost

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The additional $2billion will keep the programme going, although it has faced criticism in some quarters as it is being transferred from the amount made available for Department of Energy - Energy Programs - Title 17 - Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program in title IV of division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

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General Motors previews hybrid transaxle

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At the SAE 2009 World Congress, General Motors took the opportunity to present the first front-wheel-drive version of their two-mode hybrid transaxle which has been dubbed the 2MT70. Tags: Green cars Latest news general motors 2MT70 two-mode hybrid transaxle.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Slide and summary table last modified February 2, 2009. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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Electric Cars and a Smarter Grid - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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The Next ‘Better Place’ Is Australia New Subsidies for Electric Cars in Britain Tesla Motors to Build Battery Packs for Other Car Makers Previous post Group Says European Cap-and-Trade System Reduced Emissions Next post Cutting Costs With Solar Walls From 1 to 25 of 29 Comments 1 2 Next » 1. Thank you ! — hsr0601 2.

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