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ICCT study concludes no technical barriers to use of higher blends of ethanol

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Pressure on the RFS2 has increased as statutory mandated volumes of biofuel exceed the “blendwall” of 10% ethanol in gasoline. Ethanol has about one-third lower energy density than gasoline; accordingly, cars drive fewer miles per gallon when operating on ethanol blends compared with unblended gasoline.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

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The Natural Bridge to an EV Escaping the High Price of Fuel The natural bridge from a gasoline-powered car to an electric vehicle is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). A 37-mile range EV Electric and Gasoline Power The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV is powered by a 2.5-liter miles per gallon combined gasoline and electricity.

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What’s the Most Environmental Thing To Do When a Car’s Engine Dies

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Venice, CA Civics will last, but they do have a finite lifespan Studies show that the typical combustion engine has a lifetime expectation of about 200,000 miles. Or Become a Convert Another possibility is to convert your gasoline-powered engine to electric. — Tom C.,

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Audi developing electric biturbo for enhanced performance at lower engine speeds

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Among the technologies it is developing to improve the fuel consumption of gasoline and diesel engines, Audi is working on an electric biturbo system in which a secondary compressor boosts the main turbocharger at lower engine speeds. Turbochargers are typically driven by energy from the exhaust—i.e., Click to enlarge.

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Volkswagen introduces new Coasting 2.0 micro hybrid system and new natural gas engine at Vienna Motor Symposium

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This results in an increase in range in the NEDC cycle from 190 km (118 miles) previously to now up to 300 km (186 miles). liter and high torque of 66 kW (90 PS) that is being shown at the Vienna Motor Symposium is bivalent: it can be run on gasoline or CNG. High-voltage battery system of the new Volkswagen e-Golf.

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Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

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Internal combustion engines have been significantly improving in the past decade, after the adoption of technologies such as Gasoline Direct Injection, mild electrification, downsizing and turbocharging. With this architecture, the vehicle is able to operate in series and parallel mode, allowing for up to 40 miles of pure electric drive.

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Disneyland faces pressure to electrify its stinky ‘Autopia’ ride, and quick

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Photo by Jeremy Thompson on Flickr Disney’s Autopia ride has been making headlines recently, after a park spokesperson told the LA Times that the park is “evaluating technology that will enable us to convert from gas engines in the next few years.” 2016 was also notably after EVs had proven themselves in the automotive realm.