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DOE seeking comment on draft $50M solicitation for new projects over 11 areas of interest to improve vehicle performance and decrease fuel consumption

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High Temperature DC Bus Capacitor Cost Reduction & Performance Improvements. Computer Aided Engineering for Electric Drive Batteries. AOI 6: High Temperature DC Bus Capacitor Cost Reduction & Performance Improvements. Development of High-Performance Cast Alloys and Processing Techniques for Engine Rotating Components.

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NRC report finds Federal analysis to set LD CAFE and GHG standards generally of high quality; some technologies and issues should be re-examined

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The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards require that vehicles offered for sale in the US attain an average fuel economy of 40.3 The U-M survey also asked vehicle owners which advanced technology they would prefer at two different gasoline price points: $2.50/gallon to 41 mpg by 2021 and 48.7 mpg by 2025.

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Ted Kulongoski behind the wheel of Nissan’s prototype electric vehicle. Mr. Kulongoski wants to make Oregon the go-to state for electric vehicle production. According to Nissan, the company plans to introduce its upcoming electric car in Oregon in late 2010. electric car race with i MiEV in Oregon?

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