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Hyundai Unveils Its First Production Gasoline Direct Injection Engine

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This split-injection technique reduces loading on the catalytic converter and helps lower emissions. Split-injection enables the catalytic converter to reach the optimal operating temperature faster thus reducing emissions by 25% during cold starts and meet’s California Air Resources Board’s ULEV-2 and PZEV standards.

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Recent Hybrid Braking Complaints Highlight Regenerative Braking Design Issues

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Likewise, a vehicle with a battery pack that happens to be near the upper range of its charge window (~70% to 80% for many hybrids) will also be limited in its ability to convert braking force to stored energy during a given braking event. Tags: Hybrids Vehicle Manufacturers Vehicle Systems.

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CalCars' PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid

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Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Latest from CalCars-News: [ see all latest ] How CalCars Green-Tuned an 04 Prius into a PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid! Toyota currently ships cars in Europe and Japan with this button, but its unavailable in the US -- see photo ).

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

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New 100K Club Member RAV4EV in Japan Newsletter Vol. Tags: ev evdriven. Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? EV Driver Profile: the Pauls Newsletter Vol. 4 Great Gifts!

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GM, Segway to Make Vehicle - WSJ.com

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GM has slashed product-development programs, advertising and spending on auto-show events. Enter your answer Answer More questions: Horatio Mitchell asks… Q: who are the top auto part maker in japan? Tags: evdriven. Manage Email preferences Companies within this Article General Motors Corp.( GM ) 1.86 -0.08

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Audi TechDay e-mobility, Part 2: systems and components

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It also integrates the DC converter that supplies the 12 V electrical system from the high-voltage system. The on-board charging units convert alternating current into the direct current required by the traction battery. In the event of a collision, deformation in these areas is routinely less than in other areas of the vehicle.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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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?", Several aftermarket companies and organizations have converted hundreds of Priuses -- see Where PHEVs Are.)

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