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Feature: Muscle Cars Are Speeding into the Future

Clean Fleet Report

The Mustang has many iterations, but the earliest designs are the pinnacle of classic cars, spawning the Shelby GT and Boss 302. The post Feature: Muscle Cars Are Speeding into the Future first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. In fact, Ford designed one of the most iconic classic cars: the 1964 ½ Ford Mustang.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

Artificial Intelligence-Engine for Optimizing Integrated Service in Mixed Fleet Transit Operations. AOI 13: Alternative Fuel Proof-of-Concept in New Communities and Fleets. Zero Emission Freight Future. Shelby County Government. Medium-duty eTruck: Pilot Electrified Fleets in Urban and Regional Applications.

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Team from GM, Ford, FCA reviews how to calculate engine efficiency benefits of high octane fuels

Green Car Congress

Of these factors, the compression ratio is the predominant design factor that would be adjusted in future engines in response to a significant change in fuel octane ratings. Shelby, and William M. Higher octane fuel is a key enabler for improved efficiency based on current engine/vehicle design trends. —Leone et al. 5b01420.

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LIVE BLOG: 2023 Tesla Investor Day

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Elon noted that the most profound architectural changes would be in future vehicles. 17:51 CST – Laurie Shelby takes the stage to talk about the sustainability for Tesla for employees. he notes that self-driving is actually a critical part of a sustainable future. There will be changes for existing vehicles, of course.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Plans "large demonstration fleet" late 2009. Saab GM-owned company exploring PHEVs Joint Venture with Volvo and others to research PHEVs Toyota 500 PHEV 2010-model Priuses with lithium batteries to be leased for fleet tests in 2009 (150 in U.S.) Plans Cadillac Converj, Opel Ampera, other versions. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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