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The Automotive Research Center at the University of Michigan’s Annual Program Review: The Driving Force Behind Autonomous Vehicles

Green Car Congress

Professionals representing each of the three aforementioned domains (academia, government, industry) comprised the event’s nearly 300 attendees. Atkinson stressed that autonomy enables us to push the limits of engine fuel efficiency, even beyond the 54.5 Automotive Research Center.” 5 ] superdroid, mini Baja, HMMWV. [

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Advantage EV

Electric Auto Association

In Department of Energy fuel economy tests, in short-trip city driving, a conventional gasoline car’s gas mileage is about 12 percent lower at 20 degrees Fahrenheit than it would be at 77 degrees Fahrenheit and can drop as much as 22 percent for very short trips of around 3 to 4 miles.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV

Clean Fleet Report

In addition, we are often invited to manufacturer events highlighting new vehicles or technology. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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