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List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

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Which are the alternative fuels for cars that could replace gasoline in vehicle? Are you aware of the most commonly used fuel in automobiles? The answer is petroleum fuels. The fossil fuels are highly significant in the global economy. The worlds’ energy requirements are mostly meet by these petroleum fuels.

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$26.4B DOE FY 2010 Budget Request Cuts Funding for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles; With Recovery Act Funding Boosts Support for PHEVs, Biomass and Biorefineries

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There are three primary funded organizations within DOE: National Security; Energy and Environment; and Science. The combined Energy and Environment organization has a $10.269 billion request (39% of the total), a decrease of 8.7%. Fuel Cell Technologies (FY 2009 $169.0M; FY 2010 $68.2M; -$100.8M, -59.6%).

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GAO Report Concludes Plug-in Vehicles Offer Potential Benefits, but High Costs and Limited Information Could Hinder Integration into the Federal Fleet; Recommended Actions

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The US federal government has set a goal—via Executive Order 13423—for federal agencies to use plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as they become available at a reasonable cost. However, the GAO notes, “ new nuclear plants and renewable energy sources can be controversial and expensive.”

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Perspective: Toyota Prius Recall Is Only a Bump in the Road in the Move Toward Electrification

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While the current recall issues are reflective of the company’s rapid growth, Toyota will likely address not only the specific vehicle problem, but will also ensure that it is systemically addressed at all levels of the organization. Tags: Hybrids Perspective Plug-ins Vehicle Manufacturers Vehicle Systems.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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46 organizations have signed on to the principles so far. Promote a robust market for vehicle manufacturers, utilities, equipment service providers, and support industries that ensures a consistent user experience, customer choice, and allows for a streamlined permitting process. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5

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The 60,000 Volt Question

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I f there is any doubt that GM is serious about PHEVs, here is one more story that indicates that they are indeed very serious. E veryday, more businesses, more cities, more alternative fuel groups, more non profit organizations are joining Plug in Partners. Tags: manufacturers. 23, 2007 -- General Motors Corp.

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Road Test: 2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4Matic Mild Hybrid

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inch horizontal OLED (organic light-emitting diode) touchscreen that houses the navigation and the 710-watt Burmester 3D surround audio system. Road Test: 2019 BMW 745e PHEV. Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV. In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology.