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CPT presenting two papers at SAE World Congress on SpeedStart and TIGERS for 48V mild hybrid systems

Green Car Congress

The exhaust gas can reach temperatures greater than 900 °C, whereas the turbine upper functional limit is 850 °C. Considering that TIGERS is expected to harvest energy from the exhaust gas it is essential that it not only lives in this harsh environment it must also produce work with no impact on vehicle performance or fuel efficiency.

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European Automotive Industry Outlines RD Priorities for EU Green Car Initiative

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The Green Car Initiative concentrates on long-term R&D, largely combining existing projects under a clear policy focus and underlining the importance of a joint approach between industries and policy makers. All of these areas are equally important and none of them can be considered independent from the others, the organizations note.

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Comedy CAFE Clowns Crack Me Up

Creative Greenius

As I get ready this morning to head over to the Lutheran Church in Gardena to participate in this national day of service by helping to prepare meals for my less fortunate neighbors, I want to thank the auto industry for giving me a great laugh at their expense. Way to kill the audience, Greg. Don’t worry, pal, you soon will.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. EV MYTH ONE: Manufacturing EVs is just as bad for the environment as ICEVs. EV MYTH TWO: Producing electricity for EVs is just as bad for the environment as using ICEVs. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

Drive Electric

Because EVs run on electricity, the vehicle emits no exhaust from a tailpipe and does not contain the typical liquid fuel components in ICEVs. EV MYTH ONE: Manufacturing EVs is just as bad for the environment as ICEVs. EV MYTH TWO: Producing electricity for EVs is just as bad for the environment as using ICEVs. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. In the past the auto industry has responded to incentives and guidelines set by government agencies and reengineered their product to meet this requirement. by Professor Andrew Alfonso Frank.

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One way or another, Fisker Automotive may soon be off the market

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However, subsequent to the Voight/Nol offer, DOE announced it would auction off the remainder of Fisker’s loan obligation, “ after exhausting any realistic possibility for a sale that might have protected our entire investment. ” [See sidebar.]. DOE auctioning off the Fisker loan. On 17 September, Peter W. Noting that DOE has issued $8.4

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