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Honda to unveil prototype of Gen 3 Insight hybrid at Detroit show; two-motor hybrid system

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As a result, the 2-door Insight launched as the most fuel-efficient EPA certified gasoline-fueled vehicle with a highway rating of 70 mpg (3.36 At the 2017 North American International Auto Show we announced our Honda Electrification Initiative with the intention to make two-thirds of Honda’s global vehicle sales electrified vehicles by 2030.

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Toyota to begin hybrid powertrain production in US; $374M investment in 5 plants

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liter engines manufactured in Kentucky and transaxles made in West Virginia will be used in hybrid vehicles built in North America such as the Highlander Hybrid manufactured in Princeton, Indiana. Toyota remains the world leader in gasoline-electric hybrids, surpassing 3 million sales in the US and 10 million globally.

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Argonne and NGO Energy Vision case studies demonstrate success of renewable natural gas as transport fuel

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One study looks at Fair Oaks Farms, a large dairy cooperative in Indiana with roughly 36,000 cows. Renewable natural gas production for transportation totaled 151 million gasoline gallon equivalents in 2017, up from 125M GGEs in 2016 and 90M GGEs in 2015. Energy Vision and Argonne produced the studies jointly. Click to enlarge.

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Wireless Charging of EVs Being Tested

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In a car, there is, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, electrical engineering… I mean literally, any field of study is directly or indirectly is used in designing and producing a car. Electric vehicles are pushing this even more. Charging your car on the go wirelessly…How cool is that !! The Coolest Thing Ever.

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Study Concludes That Improving Truck Fuel Economy Would Create More Than 120K New US Jobs by 2030

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Recent analyses of efficiency technologies for long-haul tractors pulling van trailers cited by the study show that fuel economy gains of 65 to 100% are possible by 2017. a gallon for gasoline and diesel fuel. Savings of 100 billion gallons of diesel and gasoline between 2010 and 2030. All states would experience net job growth.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps. Thermal management technologies not only help reduce fuel consumption, but are an important factor in extending battery range for hybrid electric and all-electric vehicle models.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. Electric vehicle coalition.

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