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Review: Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD with bi-fuel CNG option

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In the case of the 2500HD bi-fuel, the two main trade-offs are a reduction in power and torque in CNG mode compared to gasoline mode, and the loss of a portion of the bed of the truck to the 3,600 psi CNG tank and its box-like enclosure. (It Emissions reductions (%) of new NGVs compared to new gasoline and diesel vehicles (2012).

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Former Chrysler Execs Join Board of Extended Range Electric Vehicle Conversion Company ALTe

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ALTe’a electric drive system, designed to replace a base V-8 internal combustion engine powertrain, improves fuel economy from 80% to 200%. Landry joined the board to assist in dealer and business development for ALTe. Earlier post.). LaSorda joined the ALTe Board as ALTe’s Lead Director and investor. Tom LaSorda.

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GM recalling certain eAssist models; up to 42,904 vehicles potentially affected by GCM issue

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An electric motor-generator that provides 15 kW of maximum generating power @ 1570-3180 rpm; 110 lb-ft (150 N·m) maximum electric motor torque (cranking); 79 lb-ft (107 N·m) maximum electric motor torque @ 1,000 rpm (electric assist); and 15 hp (11.2 kW) @ 1,000-2,200 rpm maximum electric motor power (electric assist).

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UMTRI Agent-Based Simulation Study Concludes US PHEV Annual Sales Could Reach 4-5% With Fleet Penetration of 2+% by 2020 If Subsidies Are in Place

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The first character of the scenario represents the price of gasoline at simulation termination, the second represents “yes” or “no” on a manufacturer subsidy, and the third represents “yes” or “no”on a sales tax exemption. Consumer response under a gasoline price shock. Electricity prices (9.5¢/kWh) Source: Sullivan et al.

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Nissan launches new X-Trail Hybrid in Japan

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launched the new Nissan X-Trail Hybrid, which goes on sale on 13 May 2015 at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. liter gasoline engines, Nissan said. The RM31 electric motor delivers maximum power output of 30 kW (40 hp) and maximum torque of 160 N·m (118 lb-ft). Nissan Motor Co., Equipped with an optimized 2.0-liter

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National Academies issues interim report on overcoming barriers to PEV deployment

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The National Academies has issued a pre-publication version of an interim report on Overcoming Barriers to Electric-Vehicle Deployment. As a result, the National Research Council (NRC)—a part of the National Academies—appointed the Committee on Overcoming Barriers to Electric-Vehicle Deployment.

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GM Previews First Two-Mode, Front-Wheel-Drive Hybrid Transaxle

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direct injection, spark ignition V6 gasoline engine, while requiring no more space than a conventional six-speed automatic transaxle. The first mode blends power from the IC engine and the electric motors according to demand at up to 40 mph (64 km/h), while the second mode controls engine gearing above 40 mph.

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