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Quick drive of the Passat HyMotion hydrogen fuel cell hybrid

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The fleet of Passat HyMotion vehicles is currently being tested on the streets of California. kWh lithium-ion battery pack (from the Jetta Hybrid), which stores the kinetic energy recovered from regenerative braking; assists in the starting phase of the fuel cell; and adds a dynamic boost to the maximum acceleration of the Golf SportWagen.

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DOE to issue FY14 Vehicle Technologies program-wide funding opportunity announcement

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VTO focuses on a mix of near- and long-term vehicle technologies including advanced batteries, power electronics and electric motors, lightweight and propulsion materials, advanced combustion engines, advanced fuels and lubricants, and other enabling technologies. Beyond Li-on. million barrels per day); and. Tire efficiency.

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DOE to issue $56M funding opportunity for vehicle technologies in January

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Dissimilar metal joint systems are limited to aluminum, steel, magnesium, and carbon fiber composites. Advanced Battery Component Material Diagnostics. Models will include electrochemical/chemical and transport processes (kinetics, thermodynamics, phase transitions, ion transport, etc.)

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