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GE to purchase 2,000 Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrids; companies collaborate with Georgia Tech to accelerate alternative fuel vehicle adoption and research

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Ford will also jointly market GE’s alternative fuel infrastructure solutions: GE’s WattStation EV charging station and CNG in a Box natural gas fueling station with its commercial buyers. The addition of the Ford vehicles brings the number of alternative fuel vehicles in GE’s fleet to more than 5,000 in its goal of 25,000 vehicles.

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Nissan introduces 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid SUV with FF hybrid system; 24% improvement in fuel economy over conventional

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Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg (9.0 Estimated city fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4 gallon fuel tank, the same as non-hybrid models, driving range is estimated at more than 526 miles (847 km). It is expected to be priced at around $3,000 more than Pathfinder 3.5-liter liter V6 models. With the Pathfinder Hybrid’s 19.5-gallon

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BMW shows future drive technoliges; 2 Series PHEV prototype, direct water injection in 3-cyl. engine, and fuel cell eDrive

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The company also showcased the use of direct water injection to enhance the efficiency of combustion engines at higher performance levels while also significantly reducing fuel consumption and emissions in key driving cycles. BMW is collaborating with Toyota on fuel cell systems. Earlier post.).

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Jaguar provides some details on its concept hybrid C-X16 to be introduced at Frankfurt

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The purpose of this prototype hybrid-performance system is threefold: to supplement the V6 engine’s power through an on-demand ‘Push to Pass’ system; to reduce fuel consumption; and. The battery is constantly and automatically recharged, the entire system overseen by a Hybrid Vehicle Supervisory Controller. Click to enlarge.

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