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DOE awards $17M for vehicle technologies; batteries, PEEM, engines, materials, fuel

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The newly selected projects are in five areas: energy storage; power electronics and electric motors (PEEM); advanced combustion engines; materials technologies, and fuels and lubricant technologies. Advanced combustion engines (Area of Interest 3). University of Connecticut. Earlier post.). Awardees are: AWARD TABLE.

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Used Car of the Day: 1979 Alfetta Sedan

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This Connecticut-based 1979 Alfetta sedan is for sale for $9,999. The engine has 88K miles on the clock, and the owner has replaced key parts and claims it runs and drives well. Check it out here if you're so inclined -- and remember that this car has a "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" connection. Two Alfas in a row!

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Ford offering 3 years’ complimentary public charging to C-MAX Energi customers in California and Connecticut with EV 1-2-3 Charge

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MyFord Mobile and myfordmobile.com allow plug-in electric vehicle owners to have a seamless connected car experience, giving them the ability to easily lock and unlock their vehicle, find where they parked, access charge status, mileage and driving efficiency, as well as schedule charge times—all with the touch of a finger.

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Genesis launches the all-electric GV60 in the United States

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Tech seemed to be a core focus of the GV60 project, as the automaker initially mentions a number of “world-first automotive features,” including Face Connect and a Cyrstal Sphere. These are innovative new features that will enable drivers to be more connected with their vehicle, Genesis said. Electrify America Agreement.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features. Sonata Hybrid’s Nu engine produces 154 hp and 140 lb-ft (190 N·m) of torque. Hybrid Powertrain.

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New roadside scattering model to improve vehicle-to-vehicle communication for intelligent transportation systems

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Researchers from Trinity College (Connecticut), North Carlina State University (NCSU) and General Motors (GM) have developed a model to improve the clarity of the vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) transmissions needed to realize an intelligent transportation system. Lead author of the study is Dr. Lin Cheng of Trinity College in Connecticut.

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Automating Road Maintenance With LiDAR Technology

Cars That Think

From advanced manufacturing to automated vehicles, engineers are using LiDAR to change the world as we know it. The team designed two mounting brackets to connect the system to a vehicle. Data transfer wires are attached to these three systems and connected to a central processing unit within the vehicle.