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Heard At The Show: Snippets from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

For every kJ of chemical energy in the fuel for a spark ignition internal combustion engine, 73 % is sacrificed to chemical and thermal losses. Only 22% remains to power the vehicle. Cash for Clunkers. Braking losses add another 6%. Similar programs have been successful in Western Europe.

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