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

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displayed in longer EV range, higher MPG and/or MPGe ratings). Electric drive components must be reliable and provide long vehicle service equal to or better than conventional petroleum powered vehicles. competitive waste heat recovery technologies. based systems for waste?heat Greater Efficiency. Greater Reliability.

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97% of US buyers opted for 2.5L stop/start base engine on 2014, 2015 Malibu

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All contribute to EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) in city driving and 36 mpg (6.5 features a unique two-step intake valve actuation system designed to enhance efficiency and help lower emissions, while also enhancing low-rpm torque, for a greater feeling of power at lower speeds. Earlier post.)

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

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Transportation fuel mix in millions of oil-equivalent barrels through 2020. In the latter part of the Outlook, electric and plug-in hybrids (utilizing a gasoline engine and battery-powered motor) will begin to play a more significant role, making up around 10% of new car sales in 2040, or about 5% of the fleet. Click to enlarge.

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More Details on the Lexus CT 200h Hybrid Powertrain; 42 mpg US Combined

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seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 A standing oil jet for piston cooling and a stainless steel pipe exhaust manifold further enhance engine efficiency. In combination, these advanced technologies further contribute to improved power output with reductions in both fuel consumption and emissions.

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GM details 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid powertrain design and operation

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The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ) is EPA-rated at 46 mpg (5.11 The exhaust gas heat recovery (EGHR) unit recycles waste exhaust heat that exits the engine and uses it to warm the engine coolant, improving engine efficiency, and also increasing the heat available for warming the passenger cabin. Conlon et al.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

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The Q7 e-tron quattro features a six-cylinder TDI engine and quattro drive that deliver 275 kW (373 hp) of system power and 700 N·m (516.3 US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 The high-performance battery makes the ideal partner to the fuel cell. Click to enlarge.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

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Part movie spaceship, part oil independence klaxon, the sound fills the cabin and certainly wont appeal to everyone. The car is noisy, with the hum of the electric motor omnipresent when youre not at a standstill. Luckily, the sound is kind of cool.