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Ford / AVL study concludes mid-level ethanol blend attractive as a long-term future fuel for use in optimized engines in US

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A study by a team from Ford Motor Company and AVL has concluded that a mid-level ethanol blend—greater than E20 but less than E40—appears to be attractive as a long-term future fuel for the US for use in engines optimized for the higher octane blend. Volumetric fuel economy. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Feature: Muscle Cars Are Speeding into the Future

Clean Fleet Report

not with a heavy-right foot) they can produce surprising fuel economy. 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. Driven with care (i.e.,

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

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Improving Network-wide Fuel Economy and Enabling Traffic Signal Optimization Using Infrastructure and Vehicle-based Sensing and Connectivity. Developing an Energy-Conscious Traffic Signal Control System for Optimized Fuel Consumption in Connect Vehicle Environments. Clean Fuels Ohio. Zero Emission Freight Future.

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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

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Volkswagen CEO says "Future belongs to electric cars," has gained German government support for development. Blue Concept PHEV Van with diesel or hydrogen fuel cells and rooftop photovoltaic. But I can tell you that this is a top priority program for GM, given the huge potential it offers for fuel-economy improvement." ( GM ).

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