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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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As described in multiple DOE reports, the main barriers to widespread PEV commercialization are the cost; performance and life; and abuse tolerance of high?energy Specifically: the current cost of high?energy burn and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)?diluted Most critical is the cost of the carbon fiber. energy batteries.

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Ford EcoLPi Falcon goes on sale in Australia; new liquid injection LPG engine delivers more performance, lower fuel consumption

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The new EcoLPi in-line six-cylinder engine is an advanced liquid phase injection, dedicated LPG powerplant that produces 27% more power and 10% more torque than previous E-Gas LPG system, while at the same time reducing fuel consumption by 12-15%. Engine performance is equivalent to that of the existing gasoline-fueled I6.

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Inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report concludes DOE is underinvested in transport; greatest efforts to go to electrification

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The DOE-QTR defines six key strategies: increase vehicle efficiency; electrification of the light duty fleet; deploy alternative fuels; increase building and industrial efficiency; modernize the electrical grid; and deploy clean electricity. Impartial DOE research can help inform these standards. —QTR.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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The Niro PHEV offers the best of both worlds–EV & gas. kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery and a 60 horsepower, 44.5 Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Smooth Operator. liter four-cylinder gasoline engine mated to an 8.9 kW electric motor.

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European Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking Issues €89.1M Call for Proposals for 2010

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A topic will be published for large-scale demonstration of second-generation fuel cell vehicles (car and bus fleets with improved durability, robustness, reliability and efficiency) and of a refuelling infrastructure to expand on the number of existing demo sites in Europe. a suitable hydrogen quality.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

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Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. kilowatt-hour lithium-ion polymer battery is replenished through plug-in charging, which is no different than what you do with your mobile phone every night. Your numbers may differ.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Charging and Regeneration.