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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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AOI 03: Utility Managed Smart Charging Research and Demonstration. e-Mosaic: Electrification Mosaic Platform for Grid- Informed Smart Charging Management. Resilient-Interoperable-Smart Charge Management Control Systems Architecture for EVs at scale. Utility Managed Smart Charging for Consumer and Grid Benefits.

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Ford / AVL study concludes mid-level ethanol blend attractive as a long-term future fuel for use in optimized engines in US

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As a result, as the ethanol content of the fuel is increased, the fuel economy and driving range for a given fuel tank size are reduced. The heat of vaporization represents the amount of energy required to evaporate a liquid fuel. The stoichiometric air-fuel ratio of ethanol is 9.0, Volumetric fuel economy.

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LIVE BLOG: 2023 Tesla Investor Day

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A question about bidirectional charging was also asked. Elon Musk noted that bidirectional charging is not that useful since Powerwall is better. 17:51 CST – Laurie Shelby takes the stage to talk about the sustainability for Tesla for employees. Just about $10 Trillion investment to build sustainable energy economy.

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Developing Fords EcoBoost Combustion System

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Ford’s turbocharged, gasoline direct injection EcoBoost engines are targeted to play a significant near-term role in Ford’s efforts to reduce fuel consumption by enabling downsizing. V6 engine (the Duratec D35 EcoBoost) delivers up to 12% better fuel economy and 15% lower emissions with comparable torque and power as a 5.4L

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Were charging full-speed ahead before we know exactly what the investment is going to be, before we know whether we can make any money off it or not, before we know how many were going to sell," Lutz said. But I can tell you that this is a top priority program for GM, given the huge potential it offers for fuel-economy improvement." ( GM ).

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