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DOE Awards $377 Million in Funding for 46 Energy Frontier Research Centers

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awards are subject to FY 2010 to FY 2013 appropriations. Dramatically increase our fundamental knowledge of the physical structure of biopolymers in plant cell walls to provide a basis for improved methods for converting biomass into fuels. Re-Defining Photovoltaic Efficiency Through Molecule- Scale Control. $16.

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Fiat introduces 2013 Fiat 500e EV at LA Auto Show; forget the Eco button

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2013 Fiat 500e. Fiat unveiled the 2013 Fiat 500e battery-electric version of the Fiat 500 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Charge time is less than 4 hour charge time with the Level 2 (240 volt) on-board charging module (OBCM). 2013 Fiat 500e. The 2013 Fiat 500e features a 16.3:1

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VW unveils Cross Coupe GTE plug-in hybrid concept SUV at Detroit show; 70 mpge; previewing 7-seater SUV in 2016

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The car has five operating modes: E-Mode, GTE, Hybrid, Off-road and Battery Hold/Battery Charge. There are also five drive modes: E-Mode; Hybrid; GTE; Off-road; and Battery Hold / Battery Charge. The 12-volt electrical system is supplied by a DC/DC converter. The battery is charged via external power sources or while driving.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. Several aftermarket companies and organizations have converted hundreds of Priuses -- see Where PHEVs Are.) No announced plans.

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