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BorgWarner suggests Valve-Event Modulated Boost system can offer 6-17% fuel economy benefit over already downsized and turbocharged engines

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The company originally described the system in a 2010 SAE paper (2010-01-1222) and at the 2010 World Congress. The company also has demonstrated the potential to increase compression ratios by 1.5 SUV/Minivan) compared to about 5% with conventional cylinder deactivations, and about 7.2% VCD can deliver about a 4.5%

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Presidential Auto Task Force Concluded Plug-In GM Volt Likely Too Expensive To Be Commercially Successful in the Short-Term

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Among the highlights of the brief summaries was the conclusion that while the Chevy Volt extended range electric vehicle holds promise, “ it will likely be too expensive to be commercially successful in the short-term. ”. The Volt is an extended range electric vehicle—i.e.,

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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Companies and universities in Michigan are receiving more than $1 billion of the grants. FutureFuel Chemical Company. Ford Motor Company. Develop, validate, and deploy 220 advanced plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans. Ford Motor Company. $30. Novolyte Technologies, Inc. Zachary, LA. Batesville, AR.

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As EV Sales Stall, Plug-In Hybrids Get a Reboot

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The Ramcharger is whats known as an extended-range electric vehicle, or EREV. Extended-Range EVs: The Long Haul With batteries and gasoline working in tandem, the Ramcharger has an extended range of 1,110 km (690 miles), dwarfing the 824-km range of the Lucid Air Grand Touring , the current EV long-distance champ.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers. Postal Service.

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Faraday Future aims for mainstream masses with $20,000 EV

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The company reaffirmed plans for an affordable EV called the FX 5 that will cost between $20,000 and $30,000 and a larger model called the FX 6 priced between $30,000 and $50,000. First outlined in a September 2024 investor presentation, the pair will be offered with fully electric and gasoline extended-range powertrains, Faraday says.

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Volvo EX30 to become a best-seller as the first models reach EU buyers

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The company said the first EX30 deliveries mark a “significant milestone” in the company’s growth and EV strategies. In China, Volvo is also launching its first electric minivan , the EM90. The EV minivan features a “Scandinavian living room” and up to 450 mi CLTC range.

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