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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. If fuel economy is your primary focus and you can live without high performance, the standard turbocharged 2.3L mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. Your numbers may differ. Shifting Fun. to go to a car show.

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

Green Car Congress

This subtopic seeks research and development projects on novel lubricant formulations expected to improve the efficiency of advanced combustion regime engines by at least 10% (improvement based on comparison to similarly configured 2002 or later commercially available combustion engine). Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. Appendix B: Car of the Future: A Comparison of Alternative Vehicles. To restore balance we must protect the oxygen-producing biomass of Earth and reduce the amount of carbon emissions. CTO Efficient Drivetrains Inc.

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