Green Car Congress

MARCH 26, 2015

SABIC has introduced a thermoplastic roof fairing concept that can potentially reduce annual fuel consumption of a heavy-duty truck by at least 3%. SABIC’s design concept is aerodynamically optimized to deflect air by accelerating airflow through and across the top and sides of the roof fairing.

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Fuel Economy Concept Economy Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 15, 2016

Developing the concepts and mathematical models required for a testable, quantitative analysis is helpful in these situations, where so much is at stake. The team found that the vast majority of cars on the road consume no more energy in a day than the battery energy capacity in affordable EVs available today. Chang & Jessika E.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Another strikingly different concept evidenced by the PHEV is that it is essentially a large, portable battery that can store energy gathered during one part of the day, and then use it later to power not only itself but also the vehicle owner’s home. The convenience and low cost of this concept alone merit attention. Conclusions.

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PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy 150