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Green Car Congress
MARCH 31, 2014
Vehicle technologies span a range from new Si/graphene Li-ion anode materials and composites for motor windings to diesel aftertreatment and advanced lubricants. By the end of Phase II, Mainstream plans to demonstrate a production-ready prototype that exceeds DOE targets for fuel economy, operating range, and cost. Lead organization.
Clean Fleet Report
DECEMBER 26, 2023
The EPA rates fuel economy at 22 mpg city/29 highway/25 combined while running on 91 octane. mpg, with our overall economy coming in just above the EPA rating at 26.1 A common and helpful feature missing was auto hold where, when applied, the car is held without needing to press on the brake pedal.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 24, 2016
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated a production method they estimate will reduce the cost of carbon fiber as much as 50% and the energy used in its production by more than 60%. Details of the cost analysis will be shared with the prospective licensees.
Clean Fleet Report
MARCH 30, 2021
This means that when you are towing up a grade, it will pull strong and still deliver good fuel economy. These numbers are a bit lower than competitor trucks, but the trade-off is better fuel economy in exchange for less payload and towing. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter The dash has controls for 2WD, 4WD and Auto 4WD.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 2, 2015
Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the re-designed Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show. Both engines have been retuned for fuel economy and better performance and drivability with maximum torque now available at a lower RPM. A larger full floor under cover helps reduce wind noise and aid fuel efficiency.
Revenge of the Electric Car
JANUARY 15, 2009
Roadster Sport with optional clear-coat carbon fiber top. It comes with a hand-wound stator and increased winding density for lower resistance and higher peak torque.&#. Roadster Sport with optional clear-coat carbon fiber top. When I was a kid in Arab, Alabama, in 1965, I discovered slot cars.
Clean Fleet Report
DECEMBER 1, 2021
The EPA rates the 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray fuel economy at 15 city/27 highway/19 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience. With a twist of a couple latches off comes the removable carbon fiber roof, letting in the open air.
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