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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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VTO research pathways focus on fuel diversification, vehicle efficiency, energy storage, lightweight materials, and new mobility technologies to improve the overall energy efficiency and affordability of the transportation system. AOI 11: Improving Mobility, Affordability, and Energy Efficiency Through Transit. Utah State University.

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Magna and Ford developing prototype carbon fiber composite subframe; mass reduction of 34%

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We must continue to work hard to achieve these lightweight solutions at the most affordable costs. The company launched a carbon fiber hood for the Cadillac CTS/ATS-V series, followed by a carbon fiber grille opening reinforcement for the Mustang Shelby Cobra GT500.

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BP acquiring upstream portion of Clean Energy’s renewable gas business for $155M

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Clean Energy, in turn, will be able to expand its Redeem customer base at its North American network of natural gas fueling stations, allowing customers to take advantage of the ease and affordability of switching to a fuel that is both renewable and can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared with diesel. and Atlanta, Ga.

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GM OnStar and RelayRides introduce peer-to-peer car sharing for GM vehicles

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General Motors, through OnStar, and RelayRides have joined forces to create an entirely new mobility solution for US drivers interested in more affordable, sustainable and collaborative automobile options. —Shelby Clark, RelayRides founder and Chief Community Officer. —Bardhi and Eckhardt.

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Feature: Muscle Cars Are Speeding into the Future

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For those, a muscle car is an intermediate-sized car with a large-displacement V8 engine but at an affordable price. The Mustang has many iterations, but the earliest designs are the pinnacle of classic cars, spawning the Shelby GT and Boss 302. Some expand or qualify this definition to include size and engine type.

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LIVE BLOG: 2023 Tesla Investor Day

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18:41 CST – Elon Musk noted that one thing that for the vast majority of people, things are affordability driven. Most times, it’s a matter of whether people can afford one. Affordability is what matters,” Musk said. 17:51 CST – Laurie Shelby takes the stage to talk about the sustainability for Tesla for employees.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Before we were saying it will be an awfully long time before we can get the costs down so people can afford it, but actually if you offset the fuel costs, people can afford it." ( Green Car Congress ). We can give America an affordable car that gets 100 miles per gallon. Toyota Open Road Blog ) 7/25/07 Toyota Motor Corp.

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