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Consortium Showcases Flywheel Hybrid System for Premium Vehicles

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A consortium of UK automotive companies is showcasing a prototype flywheel hybrid system for premium vehicles (FHSPV) at the Low Carbon Vehicle event at Millbrook (UK) on 15 September. The system adds up to 82PS (60kW) of recovered energy and is predicted to demonstrate fuel economy gains of 20% relative to the current production model.

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New 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty Improves Fuel Economy Up to 25% with New Diesel and 15% With New Gasoline Powertrains; New Transmission Plays Key Role in Improved Economy

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The 2011 Ford Super Duty. Ford’s all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks are equipped with new diesel and gasoline engine powertrains that deliver improvements in torque, horsepower and fuel economy. A key benefit of the Lepelletier architecture is that it reduces the complexity in connecting the gearsets and clutches.

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Ford Unveils New 6.7-L Power Stroke V-8 Turbocharged Diesel

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Ford has provided initial details on the new Ford-engineered, -tested and-manufactured 6.7-liter In January, Ford and Navistar, Ford’s long-time diesel supplier, agreed to end several years of litigation. The new Ford diesel steps fully into the opening. The Ford aftertreatment system is a three-stage process.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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Plug In America makes no representations as to the workmanship, creditworthiness, or any other attributes of the companies listed or of their products or services. Tags: ev evdriven. 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? com Vigil to save last remaining 78 EV1 cars www.pluginamerica.com/saveev1.htm htm Advocates of the Th!

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Tigor EV Highway Drive: Bengaluru - Coimbatore - Ooty - Mysuru

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Even before I could get into the walkway which connects the bus stations, I found a bus going to Hosur via Electronic City. The good news that Jayasuriya shared was that production is being ramped up - and can touch more than 2,000 vehicles a month soon. But these two are not the go to market products.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. Ford Escape PHEV-40 around 2012.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us CalCars Frequently Asked Questions Jump to: Environmental Effects and Benefits Alternative Fuels Batteries PHEV Conversions Other Questions Note: This page is overdue for a major overhaul. Tags: evdriven. See our 2007 Goals and 2006 Report.

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