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Global WorldAutoSteel Project Presents Interim Results of FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) Phase 2 Project for Low GHG Body Structure for Electrified Vehicles

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General results included: New benchmark in weight reduction achieved through Advanced High-Strength Steel optimized structures, enabling powertrain downsizing for affordable electrified vehicles. Nucor Corporation – USA. SeverStal - Russia/USA. United States Steel Corporation – USA. Battery tunnel load path members.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Develop and demonstrate technologies to enable a downsized, boosted, lean, low temperature gasoline combustion engine system that improves fuel economy while meeting emissions requirements. Marathon Technical Services USA Inc. General Motors. HRL Laboratories, LLC. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

On-sale in the USA from late 2021, the Hummer lobs with super-expensive launch pricing and immense capability courtesy of a 745kW tri-motor powertrain. The company has announced plans to build a car it snappily refers to as the Zero Emission Hydrogen Fuel Cell Boot P ickup. Less expensive and powerful Hummers will launch later.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) References. More information on e-mile comparisons is given by Reference Nº 2. Also see Appendix E and Reference 1.). Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics. Appendix E: PHEV and the Electrical Grid—fast charge v.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

USA Today ) 10/25/06 DaimlerChrysler is downright reluctant, even though it has built four test models, commercial-size vans that run on gasoline and electricity. USA Today ) 6/23/06 "General Motors Corp., USA Today ) 1/13/08 By 2010, we will accelerate our global plug-in hybrid R&D program.

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