Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2010

Hyundai Motor America, currently the leading fuel economy auto manufacturer in the US according to EPA ratings, plans to achieve a corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) rating of at least 50 (mpg) by 2025 for its lineup of passenger cars and light duty trucks. The Sonata Hybrid incorporates a lithium polymer battery.

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MPG Hyundai America Fuel Economy 223

EV Central

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

“The focus for the first Warrego had been for a European release for a number of reasons but mainly due to the availability of hydrogen at customer level in several cities where order status has been high and government support is present to develop the hydrogen economy,” explained Norman. 2023 H2X Warrego prototype.

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Hydrogen Ford Fuel Production 136

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

According to the latest US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy report, Hyundai passed all major manufacturers in MY 2009 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) as measured in EPA testing. These are the results prior to adjustment for the EPA consumer fuel economy ratings. miles per gallon (mpg). Volkswagen.

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2009 Hyundai Fuel Economy MPG 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Tata Toyo has adopted DuPont Zytel PLUS nylon ( earlier post ) for three hot- and cold-side charge air coolers used on four vehicles of a major Indian auto OEM across passenger car, UV (Utility Vehicle) and LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) segment. —Patrick Ferronato, director of automotive, DuPont Performance Polymers.

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Charging Fuel Economy Polymer India 210

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 11, 2023

North Carolina State University In this new work, the researchers focused on corn and soybean plants, given their importance to the global economy and food supply. When using the polymer to induce drought, plants’ bioimpedance measurements shot 25% percent higher in less than an hour.

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North Carolina Water Climate Change Polymer 95

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 3, 2022

economy in 2020. They include loud engine noises, leaking fluids, the dashboard engine icons not lighting up when the engine starts and others. But synthetic polymers are also added to ensure longevity. Check all lights, turn signals and wipers. According to Statista, the trucking industry contributed $732.3

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Oil-Sands Clean Cleaning Economy 84

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

The system also improves fuel economy over standard all-wheel-drive setups by operating only when needed and serving as an energy recovery mechanism. The Trail’ster, based on Kia’s Soul urban passenger vehicle, is primarily powered by a 1.6-liter In addition, this approach helps mitigate turbo lag by providing instant torque.

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Kia Concept Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

One of the challenges Clean Fleet Report takes seriously is to test the EPA fuel economy ratings for the cars, crossovers and trucks we review, knowing efficiency is a top priority when looking to purchase a new vehicle. The motor-driven power steering was a bit light, but tuned for good road feel. The EPA 46 MPG Is Only the Start.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 93

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

AOI 08: Lightweight and High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites for Vehicle Applications. Improving Network-wide Fuel Economy and Enabling Traffic Signal Optimization Using Infrastructure and Vehicle-based Sensing and Connectivity. Ford Motor Company. University of Alabama. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

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Lithium Ion Vehicles Li-ion Universal 236

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery and a 60 horsepower, 44.5 Eco is the default setting where you want to be for the best fuel economy in the hybrid system, and the EV mode is good for up to 26 all-electric miles. liter four-cylinder gasoline engine mated to an 8.9 kW electric motor. Your numbers may differ. Stylish lines.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 96

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

The] global launch in New York City of the FUSO eCanter, the world’s first series-produced all-electric light-duty truck, provides impressive proof of our strive for bringing electric vehicles for everyday use to the market. Electrification of trucks is of top priority at Daimler.

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Li-ion Energy Storage New York City Charging 170

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2014

burn systems and controls that allow compliance with proposed EPA Tier 3 emissions regulations with smaller penalty in fuel economy. cost titanium structures; polymer?metal Novel lubricant formulations (additive package and/or base oil modification) expected to improve the mechanical efficiency of light?, derived fuels, drop?in

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Carbon Fiber Engine Battery Powered Fuel 252

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

The DOE-QTR defines six key strategies: increase vehicle efficiency; electrification of the light duty fleet; deploy alternative fuels; increase building and industrial efficiency; modernize the electrical grid; and deploy clean electricity. Impartial DOE research can help inform these standards.

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Transportation Fuel Economy Light Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2011

The theme of Auto Shanghai 2011, “Innovation for Tomorrow”, reflects that low-carbon, green economy and sustainable development will become trends of the Chinese automotive industry. PLEXIMID TT70 gives headlamp lens and light guide manufacturers a material that can cope with the high heat loads and permits dynamic styling at the same time.

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2011 Auto Carbon Vehicles 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2011

Liquid injection LPG delivers significant driveability and operating improvements compared to the previous E-Gas venturi-style vapor system offered by Ford, including better fuel economy and substantial increases in both power and torque outputs. —Bob Graziano, President & CEO, Ford Australia.

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Australia Ford Engine Fuel 270

Green Car Congress

MARCH 12, 2010

ALTe is developing light- and medium-duty series plug-in hybrid electric vehicle powertrain systems—initially as conversions, but ultimately extending to an OEM basis. Fuel economy in charge sustaining mode is 32 mpg US (7.35 The battery pack was assembled into a saddlebag configuration under the truck bed. L/100km).

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F-150 Convert Ford Electric Vehicles 240

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2011

This project will optimize fuel-based control of novel combustion strategies in light- and heavy-duty vehicles to enable diesel-like efficiencies with ultra-low engine-out emissions. Light-weighting materials. Increased availability of low cost carbon fiber can enable vehicle weight reduction and improvement in fuel economy.

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Carbon Fiber Lithium Ion Li-ion Vehicles 268

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Sonata Hybrid’s Transmission-Mounted Electrical Device (TMED) delivers the same responsive, engaging driving characteristics Sonata owners expect while improving fuel economy through the use of a larger electric motor. The lithium-ion polymer battery pack capacity is 1.76 The heart of the 2018 Sonata Hybrid is a 2.0-liter

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Plug-in Chicago 2018 Hybrid 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

million) grant to help develop new super-light materials solutions for building more fuel-efficient cars and aircraft. The LATEST2 (Light Alloys Towards Environmentally Sustainable Transport 2 nd Generation) Project is being funded by a program grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). million (US$8.9

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Grant Land Rover Light Cars 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

system does not just deactivate the engine when the car is stationary at a red light; it already deactivates the engine at speeds below 7 km/h (4.4 This can significantly improve fuel economy when the driver adopts an anticipatory style of driving. The start-stop 2.0 10-speed DSG. Progressive detailed solutions.

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Emissions Fuel Range Fuel Economy 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The new Sonata Hybrid features an upgraded powertrain incorporating a new hybrid system with a new gasoline direct injection engine that delivers fuel economy of 18.2 The all-new Sonata Hybrid continues to utilize a lithium-polymer battery pack, now with a 13.3% Hyundai Motor Company unveiled the all-new Sonata Hybrid in Seoul, Korea.

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Plug-in Hyundai Hybrid Plug 231

Green Car Congress

MARCH 23, 2012

DE-FOA-0000648 ) This funding will support the development of high-strength, lightweight carbon fiber composites and advanced steels and alloys that will help vehicle manufacturers improve the fuel economy of cars and trucks while maintaining and improving safety and performance. The US Department of Energy (DOE) will provide up to $14.2

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Carbon Fiber Vehicles Carbon Engine 218

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2020

The REMADE Institute also announced the selection of 9 projects for negotiation dedicated to improving the competitiveness of US Manufacturing and advancing the circular economy. remove material where feasible for light-weighting and, at the same time, add material where needed to sustain remanufacturability). printed wiring boards).

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Manufacturer Iowa Waste Plugin 207

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2012

President Obama and Prime Minister Singh launched the US-India Partnership to Advance Clean Energy (PACE) in November 2009 to accelerate the transition to high performing, low emissions, and energy secure economies. Honeywell; Infosys Public Services; Ingersoll-Rand/Trane; Lighting Science Group Corp.; Nexant; Saint Gobain Corp./SAGE

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India Clean Cleaning Solar 240

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2010

approximately 45% peak thermal efficiency for light duty and greater-than 50% peak thermal efficiency for heavy duty). AOI 3: Demonstration Project for a Multi-Material Light-Weight Prototype Vehicle as part of the Clean Energy Dialogue with Canada. High voltage and solid polymer composite electrolytes. Alloy or Li metal anodes.

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Li-ion Carbon Fiber Vehicles Low Cost 231

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Technical topics for this FOA—which span the range of DOE interests from fossil to nuclear to renewable and low-carbon energies—include two hydrogen- and fuel-cell-related topics: fuel cell-battery electric hybrid trucks and in-line quality control devices for polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cells. are desired.

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2015 Hydrogen Fuel Batteries 218

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 16, 2023

kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery. The rear continues the two-line LED tail light design that wraps the lift gate. Technology features include: A light show. For a seven-year old company, Genesis is traveling at light speed when it comes to becoming an all-electric car brand. Charging and Regeneration.

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All-Electric Miles Clean Cleaning 108

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Advanced materials are essential for boosting the fuel economy of cars and trucks while maintaining and improving safety and performance. Reducing a vehicle’s weight by just 10% can improve fuel economy by 6% to 8%. Advanced lightweighting and propulsion materials: 15 projects, $10.2 Alliance for Sustainable Energy - NREL.

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Lithium Ion Transportation Universal Fuel Economy 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2016

Develop solid‐state electrolytes that integrate a highly‐conductive inorganic nano‐fibrous network with a conductive polymer matrix composite to suppress dendrites in lithium‐metal batteries. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy. West Virginia University Research Corporation. HRL Laboratories, LLC.

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Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Researchers from the University of Cambridge, in association with Boeing, have successfully tested a light aircraft powered by a parallel hybrid-electric propulsion system, in which an electric motor and gasoline engine work together to drive the propeller. Hybrid in flight. Click to enlarge. Paul Robertson, project leader.

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Light Hybrid Fuel Gasoline-Electric 277

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2015

CRI is presenting at the 4 th Conference on CO 2 as Feedstock for Fuels, Chemistry and Polymers , being held at the end of September in Essen, Germany. These strategies are closely linked to the economy. Methanol in China. Most recently, methanol-fueled prototypes are being tested in 3 provinces of China.

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Renewable Carbon Water Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 2, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technology Program is seeking public comment on the draft of an upcoming solicitation ( DE-FOA-0000793 ) totaling more than $50 million for new research projects that will develop advanced technologies to improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy. Carbon Fiber Polymer Composite.

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Li-ion Fuel Vehicles Lithium Ion 240

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2015

kWh Li-ion polymer that can recharge in less than three hours with a Level-Two charger. Combined fuel economy (mpg). kWh Li-ion polymer pack, the HEV a 1.62 Drivers are first alerted of a vehicle in the blind spot by warning lights in the side mirrors. km) of all electric range and a 9.8 Engine power (kW). 40 93 MPGe.

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PHEV 2016 Hyundai Plug-in 150

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 21, 2023

Speed, captured Charging and Regeneration There are three charging speed options for the 92 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery. The rear has an LED light strip running fender-to-fender and a demure, stylized Air Touring badge on the truck lid. Utilizing the car’s 700-volt charging system and the onboard 19.5

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All-Electric Miles Tahoe Charging 82

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2012

GM says the ATS will be able to deliver peak highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg. Key sound attenuation features, such as a structural front engine cover, structural cam cover, and light weight composite acoustic intake manifold cover. Earlier post.) four-cylinder and a 270 hp (201 kW) 2.0L

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Cadillac 2013 Engine GM 239

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). We are the highest fuel economy of any hybrid, of any gasoline car without a plug sold in the US. Design objectives included: Fuel economy. Driveability.

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Hyundai Plug-in Hybrid Plug 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 30, 2018

kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack positioned under the rear passenger seats. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery for an estimated driving range of 124 miles. In ECO mode, the DCT optimizes gear selection for efficiency, upshifting earlier to achieve class-leading fuel economy.

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2019 Charging Lithium Ion Plug-in 207