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Simulation study suggests ORC waste heat recovery system could deliver potential 7% improvement in fuel consumption in a PHEV on highway

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Starting from a energy-based powertrain simulation model validated on experimental data from the PHEV, the researchers conducted a first- and second-law analysis to identify the potential for engine waste heat recovery, considering a variety of driving cycles and assuming the vehicle operating in charge-sustaining (HEV) mode. Power from ORC.

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Ford unveils F-150 Lightning electric pickup; starting at $39,974; arriving in 2022

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F-150 Lightning offers a standard-range battery targeting 230 miles of EPA-estimated range and an extended-range battery targeting 300 miles of EPA-estimated range. F-150 Lightning will make use of the new, state-of-the-art Rouge Electric Vehicle Center—which will also be a zero-waste-to-landfill site.

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Inmotive introduces efficient two-speed transmission for EVs

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Invented and designed for the next generation of electric vehicles, the Ingear features a simple and durable design that enables a more efficient powertrain, with extended range, at lower cost. Inmotive, a Canadian-based automotive supplier, has launched its patented Ingear two-speed transmission. Ingear core unit.

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Ford begins pre-production of F-150 Lightning electric truck; investing $250M more in Rouge EV Center

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F-150 Lightning, with a starting MSRP of $40,000 and targeted EPA-estimated driving range of 300 miles with the extended range battery, is aimed at the heart of the US auto market. This new center supports Ford’s vision of sustainable production as a zero waste-to-landfill site.

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Ford begins full production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup; planned annual run rate of 150k at Rouge Center

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With acceleration from zero to 60 mph in the mid-4 second range with the extended-range battery, the freedom of a 10-kilowatt smart power plant on wheels, a starting price less than $40,000 before available tax credits and software updates that will make it even better over time, F-150 Lightning is attracting new customers to Ford.

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GM sourcing components for the Chevy Volt produced from recycled oil-soaked plastic booms from BP spill

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The booms are made out of polypropylene material, and are virtually entirely recyclable once the waste oil and water are removed. The ongoing project is expected to create enough plastic under-hood parts to supply the first year production of the extended-range electric vehicle.

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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. By recycling and reusing 90% of its manufacturing waste worldwide, the company generates about $1 billion in revenue annually.

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