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News: 2023 BMW XM PHEV Revealed

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The vertical, quad exhaust ports sit in the lower fascia that is designed with ground effect channels. BMW says the “twin-tailpipe exhaust system reduces back pressure for the V8 engine while generating the emotionally rich M-typical soundtrack accompanying the engine’s formidable power delivery.” Road Test: 2021 BMW 330e PHEV.

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US DOE awards more than $175M to 40 projects for advanced vehicle research and development

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This project will develop a novel low cost route to carbon fiber using a lignin/PAN hybrid precursor and carbon fiber conversion technologies leading to high performance, low-cost carbon fiber. Plasan Carbon Composites. Fleet efficiency. . $6,000,000. Zoltek Companies, Inc. Grantee Description.

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

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The objective of this AOI is to accelerate the realization of lighter weight vehicle materials made from magnesium and carbon fiber capable of attaining 50% weight reduction of passenger vehicles. Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fiber. AOI 7: Fleet Efficiency. AOI 1: Advanced Fuels and Lubricants Technologies.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis GV70 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige

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Clean Fleet Report would not be surprised if Genesis has even more SUVs on the drawing board, with most of them being hybrids, plug-in hybrids or EVs. Clean Fleet Report drove the GV70 with the twin-turbo 3.5-liter Clean Fleet Report’s GV70 was painted in an elegant Saville Silver. A striking silhouette. Plentiful Propulsion.

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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

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In It is much more than that.

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Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Turbo AWD

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Clean Fleet Report spent a week recently in the 2023 CX-5 Turbo AWD and are pleased to say, even though Zoom-Zoom is no longer its marketing slogan, Mazda made sure this compact crossover continues the fun-to-drive heritage. Clean Fleet Report opted for the turbocharged version that uniquely offered either 227 hp and 310 lb.-ft.

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Road Test: 2022 Genesis G80 Sport Prestige 3.5T AWD

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Clean Fleet Report drove the 3.5L The lower edges of the fascia find dual horizontal exhaust ports. Available in 13 exterior color options, Clean Fleet Report’s G80 was painted in a stunning Cavendish Red. The dash had real carbon fiber trim along with a minimal use of brushed aluminum. For better economy, the 2.5L