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

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energy lithium?ion ion batteries is approximately four times too high on a kWh basis; current batteries are two to three times too heavy and large, and high? burn and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)?diluted miles in passenger vehicles and 435,000 miles for heavy?duty Carbon Fiber or Lightweight Materials.

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Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 Le Mans prototype makes its debut at Geneva Show

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The first system is the innovative recovery of thermal energy by an electric generator powered by exhaust gases. The V-4 gasoline engine of the Porsche 919 Hybrid features direct injection, turbocharging and an energy recovery system for the exhaust gases. mile lap and only has 1.23 Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes-AMG Project One PHEV with F1 technology debuts at IAA; 750 kW, 800V

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The exhaust gas and compressor turbines are separated from one another and located at an optimum position to the exhaust side and to the intake side of the V6 engine, and connected to one another by a shaft. All-electric range is 25 km (15.5 The overall responsibility for the realization of Project ONE lies with Mercedes-AMG.

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Acura provides more technical detail on NSX sports hybrid AWD powertrain, body

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Furthermore, their single-scroll design allows for more efficient collection of exhaust as it escapes from within the cylinders. Additionally, the rear electric motor also acts as a generator to provide supplemental power to the vehicles lithium ion battery pack, which also powers the front-mounted TMU.

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XL1 dive and drive: Volkswagen aggressively optimizes for efficiency in its sleek diesel plug-in hybrid

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The XL1 is aggressively optimized for efficiency in all areas of its design and technology—from materials (carbon fiber reinforced polymer monocoque); to powertrain (0.8L l/100 km) with CO 2 emissions of 21 g/km and an all-electric range of 31 miles (50 km) as well as a total range of 310 miles (499 km).

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Road Test: 2024 Toyota Mirai Limited FCEV

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The fueling process is fast and easy and a FCEV operates exactly like a gasoline-powered car, but with no noise, exhaust fumes or emissions. Through a chemical process, electricity is created to power the motor and (alternately) charge a lithium-ion battery. No plugging in to an electrical outlet.

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Porsche introduces 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car

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To save weight, components such as the oil tank, the air filter box integrated into the subframe and the air induction are made of carbon fiber reinforced polymer. This is especially beneficial to the lithium-ion traction battery, as it provides optimum performance at temperatures between 68 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

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