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US Army flies Black Hawk with 50:50 isobutanol-derived alcohol-to-jet fuel blend

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announced that the US Army has successfully flown the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter on a 50:50 blend of Gevo’s ATJ-8 (Alcohol-to-Jet)—a renewable, drop-in alternative fuel for JP8 derived from isobutanol. The US Air Force flew its first test flight using ATJ fuel in 2012. Bio-isobutanol company Gevo, Inc.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery and a 60 horsepower, 44.5 The lithium-ion polymer battery pack is replenished through plug-in charging and regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy when applying the brakes or coasting, and stores it in the battery. kW electric motor. foot turning radius.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery. This is part of the long-term strategy to not call-out attention that the GV60 is powered by electricity, which includes no “EV” badging anywhere. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Charging and Regeneration.

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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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Flash Drive: 2023 Lucid Air Touring AWD

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Speed, captured Charging and Regeneration There are three charging speed options for the 92 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. The center part is the infotainment screen that, with a swipe down, moves content to another screen just below. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

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The engines shall have extremely low engine-out nitrogen oxides (NO x ) and particulate matter (PM) as a target; and shall have efficiency similar to state-of-the-art direct injection diesel engines (i.e., Direct Petroleum Displacement by Liquid Alternative Fuels in Vehicle Applications. Alloy or Li metal anodes.

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Walmart showcases WAVE tractor-trailer at MATS; micro-turbine range extended electric vehicle with 45.5 kWh Li-ion pack

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The project aims to demonstrate a wide range of advanced technologies and designs Walmart is considering in an effort to improve the overall fuel efficiency of its fleet and lower the company’s carbon footprint. The micro-turbine is fuel neutral and produces very low emissions without the need for aftertreatment. Click to enlarge.

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