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INFINITI says new gasoline-generated EV system (Nissan e-POWER) central to electrification strategy

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INFINITI’s future models will offer drivers a choice of electrified powertrains as the brand embraces new technology to propel its vehicles. INFINITI says that the new gasoline-generated EV powertrain is central to its electrification strategy, and establishes a new propulsion blueprint for many of the brand’s future models.

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ORNL study finds best current use of natural gas for cars is efficient production of electricity for EVs

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However, they also noted, high PTW efficiencies and the moderate fuel economies of current compressed natural gas vehicles (CNGVs) make them a viable option as well. If CNG were to be eventually used in hybrids, the advantage of the electric generation/EV option shrinks. Their open access paper is published in the journal Energy.

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ExxonMobil: diesel will surpass gasoline as the number one global transportation fuel by 2020

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Diesel will surpass gasoline as the number one transportation fuel worldwide by 2020 and continue to increase its share through 2040, according to ExxonMobil’s recently published Outlook For Energy: A View To 2040. The OECD’s potential for future intensity improvements depend more on technological and logistical advances.

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Future of Electric Vehicles Industry

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The future of electric vehicles (EVs) looks bright. In recent years, we have seen significant advancements in battery technology, which has led to longer range and faster charging times for EVs. Future of Electric Vehicles 2023.

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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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Incubator programs allow DOE to assess new technologies for potential to be on-ramped to future MYPPs. VTO is seeking projects that address the major challenges to developing and commercializing batteries for plug?in in electric vehicles (PEVs). Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors for Electric Traction Drives.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E GT tests its 1/4-mile mettle

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Now that Ford has started delivering the Performance variant of the Mustang Mach-E all-electric crossover, the GT configuration is heading to the drag strip to test its mettle in the all-too-common proving ground for performance vehicles. The all-electric Mach-E ran a 12.657-second 1/4-mile at 100.02 Credit: 0t60-3.5 | Mach E Forum.

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UC Davis researchers suggest we may be at the beginning of a real hydrogen transition in transportation

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Fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) are technically ready; what is still to be determined is the required confidence in hydrogen’s future for investors, fuel suppliers, automakers and consumers, they suggest. Southern California) with 100 stations would be enough to bring hydrogen costs to competitiveness with gasoline on a cost per-mile basis.

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