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DOE awards $17M to FY 2014 SBIR Phase II projects; includes Si/graphene anodes, motor windings, exhaust treatments

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The selected projects include 6 vehicle-related technologies and 2 hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, as well as new hydropower, heat pump, solar and manufacturing technologies. Hybrid Electric Turbocharger for Exhaust Energy Recovery and Transient Lag Reduction. A Novel Exhaust after Treatment Catalyst. Description.

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Shell/AirFlow Starship hyper-fuel efficient Class 8 truck to make cross-country run

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Shell has partnered with the Airflow Truck Company to collaborate on a hyper-aerodynamic, fuel-efficient Class 8 concept truck: Starship. This next-generation concept truck features a custom, aerodynamic design and aims to demonstrate improvements in fuel economy for Class 8 trucks. and ending in Jacksonville, Fla.

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New automatic climate control in the BMW 3 Series improves both air quality and fuel economy

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With the new automatic climate control system in the BMW 3 Series, BMW is offering a combination of increased interior comfort due to improved air quality and better fuel economy through intelligent control. The temperature of the air leaving the air vents as well as the amount and distribution of air are automatically regulated.

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NSF and DOE form Partnership on Advanced Combustion Engines; goal 25-40% better LDV fuel economy and 55% BTE in heavy-duty engines; $12M in awards for FY 2012-2014

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The high-level performance goals of the Partnership are a 25-40% improvement in fuel economy in a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) in heavy-duty engine systems. wind, solar, electric) are not yet at the stage where they can significantly impact petroleum use. The potential is significant.

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News: 2023 Toyota and Lexus New Products

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report has tested many Toyota hybrid models and know this fuel economy number can easily be topped, getting in the 40+ mpg range. With the change comes an increase in horsepower from 139 to 169, faster 0-60 mph by two seconds and fuel economy increased to 31 mpg city/40 highway/34 combined. Powered by a 2.4L

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

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Only when you exhaust battery charge will it inform you this pure EV mode is no longer possible. With PHEVs at their most fuel-saving at low speeds, this ensures you don’t exhaust your battery before reaching built-up areas with slower traffic and more stop-starts. Is it good to drive? The official figure is 1.5L/100km,

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Volvo Trucks SuperTruck demonstrator improves freight efficiency by 88%, fuel efficiency by 70%

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Volvo Trucks North America unveiled an innovative SuperTruck demonstrator whose combination of advanced vehicle and powertrain technologies achieved a freight efficiency improvement of 88% and boosted fuel efficiency by 70%, exceeding 12 miles per gallon in road tests. Click to enlarge.

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