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Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

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In August 2016, DOE announced funding of up to $7 million further to support the initiative. With the 2016 start date, that gives the team three years to complete the R&D efforts in this area. We’ve been accused of that; people still say we are, but we’re not. We’re not going to say “Ethanol.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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Now in its 11th generation, (first launched in 1972), the 2022 Civic has gone through a complete exterior re-imagination. The Bluetooth with voice recognition worked very well, as did the steering wheel-mounted audio controls and the Qi wireless phone charging. All base prices below include the $1,015 destination charge.

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GM provides technical details of the Gen 2 Voltec propulsion system used in the 2016 Volt

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After proving a initial look at the design and capability of the different components ( earlier post ) late last year, GM is now providing deeper technical insight into the second-generation platform. Increased charge sustaining fuel economy. liter range extender engine. (A Key design goals included: Increased all-electric range.

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