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Renault Energy’s Sport F1 hybrid Power Unit; competing with intelligent energy management, not just power

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The internal combustion engine will produce power through consumption of traditional carbon-based fuel, while electrical energy will be harvested from both exhaust and braking by two discrete motor generator units. It converts this into electricity that can be deployed throughout the lap (limited to 120 kW or 160 bhp by the rules).

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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

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For engines ranging up to 170 PS in power, a BlueMotion Technology pack is implemented with a start-stop system and battery regeneration (recovery of kinetic energy by storing it in the battery). Depressing the clutch (or with DSG simply releasing the brake),re-starts the engine and clears the “Start Stop” text. Start-Stop system.

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ARPA-E awarding $39M to 16 projects to grow the domestic critical minerals supply chain

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Re-Mining Red Mud Waste for CO 2 Capture and Storage and Critical Element Recovery (RMCCS-CER) ($1,000,000). The carbonation reaction will convert REE-bearing silicate minerals to REE-bearing carbonate minerals. Harvard will expand the productive fields for CO 2 injection and enhanced mining by 100%. An estimated 2.2 2,200,000).

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Personal: I Built the Ultimate Checklist for a Successful Road Trip

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Driving for extended periods of time can be exhausting, but it can also be a lot of fun, particularly if you have the right equipment to make your trip comfortable and enjoyable. It prevented us from having to spend money purchasing pricey beverages from gas stations or convenience stores.

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Mitsubishi shows XR-PHEV concept at LA Show

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liter inline-3-cylinder turbocharged engine (134 hp/100 kW) paired with a compact electric motor (161 hp/121 kW) with a high-boost converter and a main drive lithium-ion battery pack with storage capacity of 14 kWh (located beneath the floor of the cabin). For additional power optimization with reduced exhaust emissions, the 1.1-liter

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Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport now available as PHEVs: P300e

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The operating strategy adapts to driving conditions and the remaining charge in the battery. EV (Electric Vehicle) mode – enables the vehicle to run solely on the electric motor using the energy stored in the battery, for quiet, zero-tailpipe emission journeys. PHEV technology.

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The latest Volkswagen vans look to be become greenest in their class

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As a result, the new Crafter Euro V BlueTDI range has achieved certification as an EEV (Enhanced Environmentally friendly Vehicle) - meaning it meets the most exacting European exhaust standard for commercial vehicles. AdBlue® is also widely available at many filling stations as it is already used by HGVs.

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