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Linde Ionic Compression Hydrogen Technology to Fuel AC Transit buses

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The MF-90 car fueling system can fill an automobile in three minutes for 300-400 miles of operation. The station also will be able to fuel hydrogen fuel cell cars made by major auto manufacturers, including Hyundai, Daimler, Toyota, GM, and Honda. Tags: Brief. Both units are high-performance, fast-fill dispensing systems.

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EPA Reports Fifth Consecutive Annual Increase in US New Vehicle Fuel Economy; Up 9% Since 2004, Back to Levels of Early 1980s

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The projected fleetwide average real world MY2009 light-duty vehicle CO 2 emissions level is 422 grams per mile (g/mi); the fleetwide average MY2008 value is 424 g/mi. Average CO 2 emissions have decreased by 39 grams per mile, or 8%, and average fuel economy has increased by 1.8 share of MY2009 sales, diesels 0.5%. Source: EPA.

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Anderman report sees strongest growth for full-hybrid systems; Li-ion batteries for hybrids may be in short supply

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of total vehicle sales by 2020, the more significant story is the rapid expansion of strong-hybrid vehicles led by Toyota, Ford, and Honda, followed by Hyundai, Nissan and others. All four produce prismatic cells with nickel-based cathodes, a design favored by the HEV industry leaders Toyota, Ford, and Honda.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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The roomy Model S luxury sedan now starts at about $90,000 with a 100 kWh battery pack and all-wheel drive, offering 405 miles of range. Take the Mach-E battery pack and drop it into the best-selling Ford Transit commercial vehicle and the E-Transit enters the last-mile delivery market. Leaf led the way and promises more changes soon.

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On the Horizon

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Due in November, 2010 , the sedan will charge up in six hours and run for 40 miles before a small gasoline engine fires up and recharges the battery, extending the range to 600 miles. Honda ( HMC ). Tags: manufacturers. Toyota ( TM ). It already has the Prius and five other hybrids selling in the U.S. It's the contrarian.

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Event: WAJ Media Day: A Million Dollar Drive

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It gives us a chance to relate a brief experience with a gaggle of cars whose price tags totaled well beyond a million dollars. This scenic town, located 30 miles south of San Francisco, sits on the Pacific Ocean and is known for its annual Pumpkin Festival , and the giant waves at Mavericks. Honda Civic Sport. Acura TLX Type S.

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Mazda to focus on hybrid models

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However, that all changed when the manufacturer first announced it would make diesel options and then followed that with a focus on more efficient, direct injection technology. It is well aware of their targets in terms of efficiency and miles per gallon and must improve in some sectors to meet these requirements.

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