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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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Advanced Climate Control Auxiliary Load Reduction. Development of more established techniques such as conventional fusion welding, riveting, friction joining and ultrasonic joining is underway and not supported by this AOI; this AOI seeks to support early stage development and demonstration of completely new techniques. Recharge Rate.

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Mercedes-Benz gets on the CASE with Generation EQ close-to-production electric concept

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The Generation EQ is the logical fusion of all four pillars, he said. This would enable sufficient power for 100 locally emission-free kilometers to be recharged within five minutes. Similarly to the touch controls on the steering wheel, the driver can use a finger to operate the automatic climate control and the infotainment system.

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