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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 car can refuel during periods of low demand on the grid, and if equipped with a bi-directional charger, can actually replenish the grid with excess energy gleaned from a renewable resource. It is much more than that.

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Audi launches next-gen A4 with new Millerized TFSI engine; g-tron model w/ Audi e-gas

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Below it, the exhaust manifold is integrated into the cylinder head—a key element of efficient thermal management. Emissions stay low due to high- and low-pressure exhaust-gas recirculation and multi-stage exhaust-gas aftertreatment including an SCR system (selective catalytic reduction). Click to enlarge. Millerized 2.0

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DOE to award up to $9M for Small Business programs in broad range of technologies including vehicles, biomass and hydrogen and fuel cells

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The Department of Energy (DOE) is making available up to $9 million ( DE-FOA-0000715 ) for roughly 50 energy efficiency and renewable energy projects through the Department’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Exhaust Aftertreatment Materials. kW in 2020 are needed.

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DOE to issue $56M funding opportunity for vehicle technologies in January

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) will issue , on behalf of the Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), a FY 2016 Vehicle Technologies Program Wide Funding Opportunity Announcement, with an estimated $56 million of total program funding, in the January 2016 timeframe.

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2017 BMW 740e xDrive iPerformance PHEV going on sale in US starting at $89,100

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The improvements in the full 7 Series were achieved through measures including the use of secondary aluminum in cast components and recycled plastics, and by increasing the proportion of power from renewable sources used in vehicle production. The BMW Charging Station uses its output of 3.6kW - 7.2

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Volkswagen Group shows 3 hydrogen fuel cell concepts at LA Show: Audi A7 Sportback h-tron; Golf Sportwagen HyMotion; Passat HyMotion

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Those issues include not only the availability of refueling stations, but also the ability to produce hydrogen from renewables, Dr. Neußer said in his remarks introducing the Golf Sportwagen HyMotion. Volkswagen produces the hydrogen for the pressure tank station from renewable solar-generated electricity. The Fuel Cell Stack.

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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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Alternatively they can serve as buffers for renewables such as wind and solar power—whether as part of the grid or as home installations. Installation of CCS charging stations has already begun in Europe and the United States. Because the exhaust system transports only water, it can be made of lightweight polymer.

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