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FEBRUARY 13, 2012

The Obama Administration’s proposed FY 2013 budget of $8.344 billion for the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is $105 million below the EPA’s enacted level for FY 2012. FY 2013 budget highlights include: $1.2 2 billion for Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving funds (SRFs).

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MARCH 26, 2015

The Cummins team not only surpassed all fuel-economy targets, but also achieved criteria emissions lower than the stringent Tier 2/Bin 2 levels. liter engine with an aluminum block, head and oil pan, a magnesium valve cover and an engine-mounted emissions control system. Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). ATLAS target.

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JUNE 23, 2014

The original project target was Tier 2 Bin 2 emissions, but in August 2013, it was agreed to shift that to the Tier 3 target—essentially the same with combined NO x and NMOG emissions, but more strict with CO and PM. Installed in a 2013 Fusion. Integrated variable displacement oil pump / balance shaft module. Source: Ford.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2013

—Willcox and Cleeves (2013). First, lower temperature, meaning less heat loss, more efficient combustions, better fuel economy.and, fortuitously, lower NO x. Four engine control modes were evaluated with the goal of reducing NO x and minimizing fuel economy impact. Fuel economy impact is.

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MAY 13, 2014

million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2003 to more than 2 million bbl/d in 2013, according to figures from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Increasing oil demand is requiring increasing imports; since 2009, China has been importing more than half of its petroleum needs. Consumption of gasoline in China grew from 0.9

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NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Meanwhile, significant gains in vehicle fuel economy over the coming decades are possible and very much needed globally in order to address pressing issues of climate change, energy security and sustainable mobility. carbon fuel vehicles will be needed to continue to decarbonize LDVs and reduce oil use out to 2050 and beyond.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

At a “Go Further with Ford” event in Amsterdam, Ford Motor Company detailed plans for an aggressive product acceleration in Europe, targeting opportunities for growth in the large car, SUV and commercial vehicle segments while emphasizing fuel economy and enabling technologies such as the EcoBoost engines. liter EcoBoost engine.

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APRIL 4, 2012

2013 Altima. The Altima ranked as the second best-selling car in the US in 2011; the redesigned 2013 Altima Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July at a starting MSRP of $21,500. The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter

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MARCH 7, 2013

Within his talk about the need for a US energy policy at the IHS CERAWeek 2013 energy conference in Houston, GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson outlined some highlights of the company’s fuel economy plan through the 2016 model year. —Dan Akerson. Vehicle electrification. Earlier post.). Energy policy.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018

As personal mobility increases, average new-car fuel economy (including SUVs and light trucks) will improve as well, rising from about 30 miles per gallon (7.83 However, oil will continue to play a leading role in the world’s energy mix, the report finds. per year; oil demand decreases about 0.4% l/100 km) in 2040.

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APRIL 22, 2013

Use of a variable compression ratio (VCR) could be one technology approach to reducing fuel consumption in highly boosted (e.g., downsized, turbocharged) gasoline engine, as operating an engine with higher compression ratios at low load can increase fuel economy compared to operating an engine with fixed compression ratio.

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JULY 2, 2013

In contrast to arguments that peak conventional oil production is imminent due to physical resource scarcity, a team from Stanford University and UC Santa Cruz has examined the alternative possibility of reduced oil use due to improved efficiency and oil substitution. —Brandt et al.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2011

GM will introduce the 2013 Chevrolet Spark minicar at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. 2L features technologies such as dual continuous variable cam phasing, electronically controlled thermostat and low-friction engine oil. In the United States and Canada, the Spark will be powered by a 1.2L lb-ft (111 N·m).

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OCTOBER 4, 2014

The 2015 CR-V features increased EPA fuel economy ratings of 27/34/29 mpg (8.7/6.9/8.1 Consisting of a pair of chain-driven counter-rotating shafts located in the oil pan, the balancing system helps quell the inherent second-order harmonic vibrations that normally impact inline 4-cylinder engines. mm from the crankshaft.

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APRIL 14, 2015

The Annual Energy Outlook 2015 (AEO2015) released today by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) projects that US energy imports and exports will come into balance—a first since the 1950s—because of continued oil and natural gas production growth and slow growth in energy demand. Tcf in the High Oil and Gas Resource case.

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JANUARY 11, 2015

Preliminary fuel economy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7, Preliminary fuel economy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7, seconds respectively, compared to 6.9

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MAY 12, 2012

The high-level performance goals of the Partnership are a 25-40% improvement in fuel economy in a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) in heavy-duty engine systems. Liquid fuels have dominated transportation systems for over a century and will continue to do so for decades to come.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

turbocharged engine is available in the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. The Malibu turbo has an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 21 city (11.2 engine that also is new in the 2013 Malibu—and builds on previous GM turbo engines with features that enhance efficiency, durability and refinement. New Ecotec 2.0L Click to enlarge.

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MAY 27, 2014

In November 2013, Nissan introduced the new Skyline with Nissan’s novel one-motor two-clutch hybrid system in every grade. has launched the New Skyline 200GT-t (the next-generation turbo model) featuring a high-power, fuel-efficient lightweight turbocharged gasoline engine with maximum power output of 155 kW? Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2013) Reference case (the Early Release ), which highlights a growth in total US energy production that exceeds growth in total US energy consumption through 2040. Domestic oil production will rise to 7.5 Transportation sector gasoline demand declines.

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JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Earlier post.). A Federal Quadrennial Energy Review. Nuclear Power.

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JULY 23, 2014

All contribute to EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg (9.4 The stop/start system in the Impala improves city fuel economy by 5%, or one mpg for an EPA-estimated 22 miles per gallon (10.7 The technology helps deliver improved fuel economy and performance as part of a stop/start system.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

2013 Cadillac ATS. On the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, Cadillac introduced the 2013 ATS, a new rear-drive compact luxury sports sedan developed on an all-new, lightweight vehicle architecture. GM says the ATS will be able to deliver peak highway fuel economy of more than 30 mpg. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 19, 2011

The all-new 2013 Chevrolet Malibu made its global debut with simultaneous introductions in the United States and China—two of the nearly 100 countries on six continents where it will be sold. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ. Product highlights for North American models include a new 2.5L

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APRIL 24, 2012

Pinnacle has signed a licensing and joint development agreement with a major, as yet unnamed, Asian vehicle OEM, with lower power products targeted for two- and three-wheel applications in the developing country markets expected to be available in the first quarter of 2013. Pinnacle Engines’ 4-stroke opposed-piston engine. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 6, 2012

liter EcoBoost V6 engine in the all-new Transit commercial van debuting in North America in 2013 as a replacement for the E-Series wagon and van. EcoBoost engines are fundamental to the Ford strategy of providing technologically advanced, high-output, smaller-displacement powertrains that deliver improved fuel economy and performance.

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APRIL 24, 2013

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV ( earlier post ) now carries a combined city/highway EPA-estimated range of 82 miles when fully charged and an EPA-estimated combined city/highway 119 MPGe fuel economy equivalent (28 kWh/100 miles), making it one of the most fuel-efficient EVs assessed by the EPA.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2014

On the gasoline side, the 2013 Ram 1500 equipped with a 3.6-liter The Ram 1500 now owns the half-ton pickup segment’s top two spots in the EPA’s 2014 highway fuel-economy rankings. The combined city/highway rating is 23 mpg (10.2 l/100 km.). liter Pentastar V-6 gasoline engine earned 25 mpg (9.4

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JUNE 15, 2012

The Audi SQ5 TDI will be in dealerships in the first quarter of 2013. Cylinder head cooling, the timing and lift of the intake cam shafts, the pistons, their oil-jet cooling and the piston pins have been specially designed for the high-performance concept. Boosted by two turbochargers, its 3.0

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MARCH 29, 2015

from 2013, according to NGVAmerica’s 2014 NGV Production/Sales Report. The heavy-duty market segment grew at a healthy pace, up 30% over 2013. The medium-duty market segment also grew steadily, up 24% over 2013. The report is based on the organization’s annual survey of OEMs and approved aftermarket suppliers. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 10, 2012

The 2014 Ram ProMaster will go on sale beginning in the 3 rd quarter 2013 and will join the smaller Ram Cargo Van as an additional van offering to compete with other full-size commercial vans. In the 2013 Ram Heavy Duty pickups, the top-line Cummins engine makes 385 hp (287 kW) and 850 lb-ft (1,152 N·m) of torque.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2011

In addition, staff has reevaluated and proposes revisions to the EERs for light-duty battery electric vehicles (BEV), plug-in-hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and light-duty fuel cell vehicles. High Carbon-Intensity Crude Oil (HCICO). High Carbon-Intensity Crude Oil (HCICO). Reporting Requirements.

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MARCH 12, 2012

The report groups the efforts into five main categories: increasing energy independence through increased domestic production of oil and natural gas; building a 21 st century transportation sector; investing in clean energy, including renewables and nuclear; building more livable communities; and innovating for the next generation.

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APRIL 4, 2014

The absence of turbulent metal flow, aided by the high applied pressure, can suppress gas porosity, notes Ohio State University Professor Alan Luo in a 2013 review of magnesium casting technologies. Typical parts include instrument panel beam, radiator support, engine cradle, seat frame, engine block, transmission case and oil pan.

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MAY 24, 2013

The mechanism is actuated by an oil control valve through a dual-feed stationary hydraulic lash adjuster. engine, featuring the debut of a new advanced variable valvetrain technology—Intake Valve Lift Control (IVLC, earlier post )—and improved fuel economy. Engines Fuel Efficiency' Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 28, 2014

liter, normally-aspirated V8 engine used from 2006 to 2013 is replaced by a turbo 1.6-liter The fuel flow rate of the new ICE must not exceed 100 kg/hour; this maximum rate can only be achieved above 10,500 rpm. This requires thinner, faster flowing oil. Again, this requires thinner oil. The F1 W05. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 17, 2013

The Accord plug-in hybrid has an all-electric range of 13 miles (21 km); charge depleting (EV mode) combined fuel economy of 115 MPGe; charge sustaining (hybrid mode) combined fuel economy of 46 MPGe; and meets California LEV3-SULEV20 emissions standards. gasoline engine. Honda developed the 2.0L Yonekawa, A., Higuchi, N.,

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