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Perspective: Drive Star Conversion Program Could Cut US Oil Use in Half by 2020

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In a pre-response to that speech, having successfully advocated for plug-in hybrids like the forthcoming Chevy Volt, we propose that the President follow that speech up with a “realistic and conservative” roadmap to halve our oil use in 10 years. Oil is holding us all hostage, economically and physically. Finally, it’s time to begin.

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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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This is the first implementation of such a system in a turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder gasoline engine, noted Lemke. Additionally, the balance shaft concept has been changed to roller bearings. The cylinder head places extremely high demands on the casting process, uses a die with 12 sand cores in the bottom casting method.

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New 2014 Jeep Cherokee features up to 31 mpg highway, 9-speed transmission; driver assistance firsts

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l/100 km) and a driving range on a tank of gasoline of nearly 500 miles (805 km). The new design concept is supported by efficient, hydraulically operated constant-mesh elements, designed to ensure performance and refinement within the compact dimensions. Five customized settings are offered: Auto, Snow, Sport, Sand/Mud and Rock.

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

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Total system peak output is estimated at 573 horsepower—500 horsepower from the gasoline engine and 73 horsepower from the front TMU. 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. Driving modes.

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The right way to get oil-rich West Asia to pressure electrical vehicles? Chinese language EV makers contemplate

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Around the six Gulf states, together with oil majors Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, electrical vehicles account for simply 0.4% As an concept, it’s superior however enlargement remains to be very gradual right here. File photo: Branding on an Xpeng P7 electric vehicle (EV). Chery Car Co.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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The Volt is, and always has been, more than than an electric car. GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 But it is a price that must be paid, and GM should be commended for remaining committed to the Volt. Thats short-sighted.

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