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ConMet and Protean Electric partner to develop electric in-wheel drive system for the commercial vehicle market

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This will enable ConMet’s OEM and fleet customers to address the continued tightening of safety and emissions regulations, increasing demands for improved fuel efficiency, weight and drivetrain packaging optimization, and shifts in vehicle demands for long-haul and urban delivery.

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First Three Conditional Loan Commitments Under DOEs ATVM Program go to Ford Motor Company, Nissan Motors and Tesla Motors

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The Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, first appropriated in the fall of 2008, will provide about $25 billion in loans to companies making cars and components in US factories that increase fuel economy at least 25% above 2005 fuel economy levels. Tesla Motors will receive $465 million in two parts.

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Road Test: 2024 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring III

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Clean Fleet Report says it is about time, and something Lincoln should take advantage of aggressively. The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA , rates fuel economy at 33 highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. liter non-turbocharged, I-4 hybrid engine and electric motor producing a total system 266 horsepower.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. kilowatt-hours/kWh).

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Plans "large demonstration fleet" late 2009. But I can tell you that this is a top priority program for GM, given the huge potential it offers for fuel-economy improvement." ( GM ).

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Kenworth and Peterbilt to add heavy-duty Cummins Westport ISX12 G to line of natural gas engines

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Kenworth is showing a T660 equipped with a CNG-powered ISX12 G engine at its booth at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville. The engine is expected to be capable of meeting EURO VI and pending US greenhouse gas and fuel economy regulations. g/bhp-hr NO x and 0.01 g/bhp-hr PM. The T680 and Model 579. Click to enlarge.

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