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GM, Ford R&D execs stress importance of improved, advanced fuels for future engine efficiency gains, GHG goals

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In separate presentations at the 2017 SAE High Efficiency IC Engine Symposium in Detroit, R&D executives from GM and Ford each stressed the importance of improved, advanced fuels—among other technology developments—for their future engine efficiency gains and for long-term CO 2 emissions goals. —David Brooks.

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Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

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In October 2015, the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) launched a broad, joint effort to co-optimize the development of efficient engines and low greenhouse-gas fuels for on-road vehicles with the goal of reducing petroleum consumption by 30% by 2030 beyond what is already targeted. How do engine parameters affect efficiency?

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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GM’s electrified vehicles today include the extended-range electric Chevrolet Volt, Spark EV and Buick LaCrosse, Regal, Chevrolet Malibu and Impala with eAssist. GM’s energy management and renewable energy programs have helped reduce carbon intensity of manufacturing by 5.3% GM has a goal of 125 MW renewable energy.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In In this paper PHEV refers solely to the long-range PHEV of 60 miles (100 km) electric-only range.) Engineering Advantages of PHEV.

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Volvo CE rolls out autonomous equipment at Volvo Days 2024 [part 2]

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A global shortage of qualified operators is impacting job sites everywhere, precisely at a time when demand for housing, mineral mining , and renewable energy construction is going from peak to peak. It’s so smart, you guys It’s also worth noting that the CX01 is something of an “extended range” EV, instead of a “pure” BEV.

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Camry hybrid, Ioniq 5 N reviews; Prius and Cybertruck recalls; Highlander EV: The Week in Reverse

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Mercedes has also, reportedly, scrapped its extended-range EV powertrains under development, at least partly because they were too expensive and seen as a technological patch. The plug-in series hybrids would have used dramatically downsized engines—a turbo-2 for the EQS—while halving the EV battery pack.