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

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AOI 02: Low Cost Electric Traction Drive Systems Using No Heavy Rare Earth Materials. Low Cost, High-Performance, Heavy Rare Earth-Free 3-In-1 Electric Drive Unit. Low-Cost Rare-Earth Free Electric Drivetrain Enabled by Novel Permanent Magnets, Inverter, Integrated Design and Advanced Thermal Management.

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DOE workshop report on common opportunities and challenges in expanding use of H2 and natural gas vehicles

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Held in September 2014, the workshop considered common opportunities and challenges in expanding the use of hydrogen and natural gas as transportation fuels. Roles of fuel providers and utilities will shift. The increasing diversity and potential higher margins of alternative fuels will add new players to the fuel supply market.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Rio S 5-door Hatchback

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Excellent fuel economy, nice styling, low price and an excellent warranty. Low-cost but not cheap. Also on the S were wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and an 8.0-inch Adding the mandatory $995 destination charge the MSRP is $18,085. Drivetrain. The front-wheel drive 2022 Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6-liter

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High Performance Computing key enabler for accelerating development of high efficiency engines

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3D DNS of auto-ignition with 30-species. Next-generation engines will likely operate at higher pressures, with greater amounts of dilution and utilize alternative fuels that exhibit a wide range of chemical and physical properties. Low Temperature Combustion. DME chemistry. Bansal et al. 2011) Click to enlarge.

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

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When the battery is well-charged the EV mode allows driving for short distances and low speeds by pure electricity, such as in a parking structure or sneaking in late at night. The soul of this efficiency is the lithium-ion battery, which is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Something is different here.

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Road Test: 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage SE Hatchback

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The 40+ MPG Low-Cost Transportation King. The right reasons to own a 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage, either the hatchback or sedan, are very clear: economical, reliable transportation with a low entry cost to ownership. It came with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which was a nice touch considering you cannot get SiriusXM.

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DOE announces $58M in funding for advanced vehicle technologies

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US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz used the Washington DC Auto show as the venue to announce $58 million in funding for vehicle technology advancements. The proposed technology should not adversely impact the PEV charging equipment efficiency in terms of quality and charge time. per pound of weight saved.

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