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SAE technical experts: fuel cell technology has advanced significantly, FC vehicle production has begun, further cost reductions & infrastructure development required

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Accordingly, Honda has not only launched FCVs that use hydrogen, but has also developed compact hydrogen stations that generate hydrogen, and external power output devices that get connected to FCVs. Earlier post ). kW/L–approximately a 60% improvement. The fuel cell powertrain was made as compact as a Honda 3.5L James said.

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Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

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Extreme compression ratio rather than downsizing. Although downsizing—i.e., The SKYACTIV-G engine also features 20% lighter pistons, 15% lighter connecting rods and a 30% reduction to internal engine friction compared to the current 2.0-liter liter MZR engine. SKYACTIV-D. Click to enlarge.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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We are suggesting that the variation in power and energy from renewable sources can be managed much more easily and economically with the batteries in PHEVs when they are plugged into the grid with a low power connection. In fact, the optimized PHEV is much more efficient as a long range liquid fuel vehicle, because the engine is downsized.

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