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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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Chrysler writes that its has “ made the development of more fuel-efficient vehicles a priority to meet retail consumer preferences, comply with future regulations and as part of our commitment to sustainability. ”. “We We are focused on delivering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through smaller and optimized engines.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 AWD Prestige

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American-Built All-Electric Luxury SUV New electric luxury The elegant 2024 Genesis Electrified GV70 is the second all-electric SUV in the Genesis line-up joining the sporty GV60. The GV70 stands out its ultra-fast charging speed makes it a differentiator from other compact electric SUVs. [Ed.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. Electric vehicle coalition.

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Harmonizing Low Carbon Fuel Standards

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All these programs have potential effects on the LCFS and the movement/use of low carbon fuels around the world.The concept of harmonizing does not necessarily require that fuel-based GHG programs in different parts of the world be identical. BC is participating in federal development of sustainability criteria in Canada.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness

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All have all-wheel drive, a non-turbocharged 4-cylinder boxer (horizontally opposed pistons) gasoline engine and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with an 8-speed manual shift mode and paddle shifters. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. The Base and Premium are powered by a 2.0-liter

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Flash Drive: 2024 Subaru Crosstrek AWD

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New for 2024, the dual-pinion electric power steering, first used on the sporty Subaru WRX, delivers a quicker response and a more natural feel of the road. Arriving at the mountain a day after a heavy rain storm, the ski run was at a minimum damp and, in some parts, deep, gooey, sticky sloppy mud.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Partnering with Alcoa, Duke Energy, Google.org, Johnson Controls Indiana startup plans to unveil vehicle May 2009 at EVS-24 in Norway; mass production in 2012.

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