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Appendix F
Pages 117-120

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... Four years into the 10-year partnership, PNGV researchers report solid progress toward developing enabling technologies for affordable, midsize, family sedans capable of achieving up to 80 mpg with very low emissions. The advanced concepts recently unveiled by Chrysler, Ford and GM at the 1998 North Ameri 117
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From page 118...
... , automotive suppliers, and universities. The backbone of the Partnership created to provide significant energy security, environmental and economic benefits to the nationis a coordinated portfolio of hundreds of research projects underway at government, auto company, supplier and university research facilities.
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From page 119...
... Because the integration of DI engines and new fuels is an important element of the PNGV research portfolio, the Partnership will, in the coming months, be working to ensure an ongoing productive dialogue with the fuels industry to achieve the most workable and affordable solutions for the next generation transportation systems. FUEL CELLS Over the longer term, fuel cells could offer the auto industry near-zero emission vehicles with long range, good performance, and rapid refueling.
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... gasoline prices are among the lowest in the world, few consumers are willing to pay more for advanced technologies even if they provide greatly increased fuel economy. CONTINUING TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS While the new concepts recently unveiled in Detroit are impressive, significant additional technology breakthroughs and advancements will be required to achieve the ambitious PNGV goals.
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