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Achates showcases 2.7L, 3-cylinder opposed piston gasoline compression ignition engine in F-150; estimated 37 mpg combined

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liter Opposed-Piston Gasoline Compression Ignition (OPGCI) engine. We chose to demonstrate our ultra-clean, ultra-efficient OP Engine in a full-size light-duty pickup truck because of the significant need and opportunity for improvement in this segment. Earlier post.). The pictures and video below illustrate the major components.

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Lightning Systems battery-electric heavy-duty Ford Transit showing 61 MPGe city, 66 MPGe highway

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Lightning was one of the first to test under the newly released 2018 CARB efficiency and range validation test procedures for medium-duty vehicles, performed at the SGS Environmental Testing Center. The fuel cell uses hydrogen to charge the electric batteries for a longer-range zero-emissions fleet solution.

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OP engine developer Achates Power closes $29.8M Series D; OGCI Climate Investments comes onboard

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This investment will help us continue to develop and commercialize the most efficient, clean, and practical engine possible. To respond to a growing list of customers, Achates Power has more than 100 employees in two locations: San Diego and metro-Detroit. —David Johnson, president and CEO, Achates Power. Zermeno, R.,

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Sapphire Energy and Phillips 66 parter on co-processing of algae crude oil with conventional crude

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San Diego-based Sapphire Energy, Inc., Under the agreement the companies will expand Sapphire Energy’s current testing programs to further validate that Green Crude can be refined in traditional refineries and meet all of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) certification requirements under the Clean Air Act.

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Flash Drive: 2022 All-New Lexus NX

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The all-new 2022 NX will come in four models, with two gasoline, one hybrid and one plug-in hybrid powertrain choices, two transmissions, and either front- or all-wheel drive. liter gasoline engine. liter gasoline engine. liter gasoline engine. Lexus has an all-new NX coming next year. Model Lineup. Eight-speed automatic.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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This is saying something, as she has ridden in or driven many of the 800+ cars I have reviewed for Clean Fleet Report over the past 10 years. Clean Fleet Report has been impressed with all Genesis models. The glass roof, body color shark fin antenna, roof rails and rear window spoiler complete the exterior’s clean design.

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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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Promote electric vehicle adoption by increasing access to charging infrastructure and supporting the development of plug-in electric vehicles that are as accessible, available, and convenient as gasoline-powered vehicles. University of California, San Diego. Clean Future, Inc. Southwest Clean Air Agency.

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