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DOE awards Envera $2.8M to develop and to test efficient variable compression ratio engine

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Envera estimates that the new engine could deliver up to a 40% improvement in fuel economy over a conventional port-fuel injection engine at a relatively low cost while also delivering performance, torque and flex-fuel capability. Engine downsizing is a key tool in improving fuel economy.

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US DOE awards more than $175M to 40 projects for advanced vehicle research and development

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This project will research, develop, and demonstrate polyalkylene glycol (PAG)- based engine oil technology which can reduce engine friction relative to conventional petroleum-based and synthetic oils. This project will develop a new process that enables low-cost, domestic manufacturing of magnesium. . $1,497,531.

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DOE to award more than $55M to 31 projects for plug-in and efficient vehicle technologies; Delphi receives $10M to further GDCI

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Development of Low-cost, High Strength Automotive Aluminum Sheet (Area of Interest 1). This project will develop a low-cost, anodeless Li-sulfur battery technology utilizing the Dual Functional Cathode Additives concept and able to deliver energy densities relevant for PEV applications. Eaton Corp. Eaton Corp.

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