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Feature: Muscle Cars Are Speeding into the Future

Clean Fleet Report

There may even be a new definition coming for the muscle car as modern EVs and plug-in hybrids demonstrate the quick-launching power of an electric motor and the center of gravity lowering power of a large pack of batteries. The post Feature: Muscle Cars Are Speeding into the Future first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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World’s hottest hybrid? Ford Mustang Hybrid looms as full battery-electric muscle car to rival Dodge Charger Daytona ruled out

EV Central

There’s no word if Ford is hatching plans to roll out mild-hybrid, hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrains, but it’s thought it will favour the latter, with the US car-maker thought to be working on a plug-in version that could combine with its mightiest 5.0-litre

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Ford puts the pedal down on performance … but not with electric drive technology right now

Green Car Congress

At the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit this week, Ford delivered first proof of that focus with the reveal of the new Ford GT carbon-fiber supercar, as well as the new F-150 Raptor based on the new aluminum F-150 and the Shelby GT350R Mustang. Ford has been selling hybrids and, later plug-ins, since 2004.

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

Green Car Congress

Zero Emission Freight Future. Shelby County Government. Advancing Climate and Innovation Goals of Memphis and Shelby County: Electrification of key fleet vehicles to capture cost savings and climate benefits. Demonstrating Electric Shuttles for the New Orleans Region. American Lung Association. Clean Fuels Ohio. PacifiCorp.

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

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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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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Expects production around 2014.

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2010 Aptera 2e First Drive and Video on Inside Line

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The Push Is On Apteras future appears to be encouraging. Change Is Good Punch and the PP4 prototype represent an impressive midpoint in development, but Reichenbach (formerly head engineer for the Ford GT and Shelby 350 GT programs at Ford) says that only about 30 percent of what we see in PP4 will be in the final production version.

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