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DOE awarding $19.4M to 22 advanced vehicle technologies projects; Mercedes-Benz, GM Li-S battery projects

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Among the awardees are Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America and GM, with separate projects on Li-sulfur batteries, as two of the fifteen Phase 1 “Battery Seedling” Projects. The three selected EEMS projects will conduct research that evaluates energy savings benefits from connected and automated vehicles. Earlier post.)

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2016 Optima midsize sedan gains new 1.6L engine

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Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the re-designed Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show. All new for the 2016 model is a 1.6-liter Kia’s connectivity system, UVO, comes standard with four additional eServices not previously available on Optima: Geo-fencing; Speed Alert; Curfew Alert; and Driving Score.

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Road Test: 2022 Maserati Levante Trofeo

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The Levante Hybrid is not available in the United States or Canada, but in select countries outside of North America. When at the dealer, make sure to lift the hood and get a look at the beautiful Trofeo red and black engine with its carbon fiber bits, which by far is the most attractive you will see. It resides in the 8.4-inch

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Ford puts the pedal down on performance … but not with electric drive technology right now

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At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this week, Ford delivered first proof of that focus with the reveal of the new Ford GT carbon-fiber supercar, as well as the new F-150 Raptor based on the new aluminum F-150 and the Shelby GT350R Mustang. —Raj Nair. inches at the front and 12 inches at the rear.

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Audi unveils h-tron quattro fuel cell SUV concept at Detroit; MLB evo platform

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The 3-way converter connects the battery, fuel cell and power electronics. Every tank is made up of several layers: the inner tank made with gas-tight polyamide is wrapped in carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) and glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP). 3-way power DC/DC converter. Hydrogen storage. mi)—i.e.,

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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Cadillac has converted the torque, from foot-pounds into Newton-meters (the torque measurement used in some countries around the world but not America, then rounded it up to an even number). With each of these colors there are options of contrasting colors and wood, carbon fiber or diamond-cut aluminum trim. News: BMW iX EV.

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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The Mirai has had only a little competition Along with the Mirai, the Hyundai Nexo FCEV (and its predecessor, the Hyundai Tucson FCEV ) has been on sale in California since around 2016 and makes-up a part of the total 18,025 FCEVs sold in California. Connectivity is through multiple USB-C ports. kWh; Tesla: $0.50/kWh EVgo: up to $.63/kWh

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