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AECOM awarded contract to build Faraday Future’s $1B N American EV manufacturing plant

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The project, to be delivered with a guaranteed maximum price, has an approximate construction value of $500 million and will be included in AECOM’s backlog for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016. The project will also feature extended life-cycle materials that require less maintenance.

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Opel to launch 3 new engine families, 13 new engines by 2016

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Opel is launching three new engine families and 13 new engines between 2012 and 2016, renewing 80% of its engine portfolio. billion) through 2016—is beginning the renewal of its powertrain portfolio now with the introduction of all-new 1.6-liter In the same period the company will also launch a number of new transmissions.

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Toyota announces expected fuel economy and pricing for RAV4 Hybrid: 33 mpg combined, entry at $28,370

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Toyota anticipates that the 2016 RAV4 Hybrid—unveiled earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show ( earlier post ) and the eighth hybrid in Toyota’s line-up—will receive EPA ratings of 34 mpg city / 31 mpg highway / 33 mpg combined (6.9, l/100 km, respectively) for both 2016 RAV4 Hybrid models.

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Cummins announces compatibility with select 100% paraffinic diesel fuels for B4.5, B6.7, L9 engines

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EN 15940 was approved by CEN, the European Committee for Standardization, in April 2016. No additional engine maintenance is required when using paraffinic fuels meeting the EN 15940 specification, and the same fuel filters are retained.

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Big Blue Bus investing $18.2M to upgrade bus fleet; Cummins-Westport Near-Zero NOx engines

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Retractable Seating: Located near the Q-POD will be two forward-facing seats that can be stowed in an upward position, allowing customers to safely store carts, strollers, suitcases, and other bulky items, while keeping the aisle clear. In 2016, Big Blue Bus committed to obtaining a 100% electric, zero carbon fleet by 2030.

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How Self-Driving Cars Will Accelerate Electric Vehicle Adoption

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The pros of going gasless include reduced maintenance costs, lower fuel expense and—most importantly—less pollution. In fact, from 2014 to 2016, battery prices fell by 50 percent, allowing EVs to gain some traction. For example, you arrive home from the grocery store and realize you forgot the milk.

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Road Test: 2023 Toyota Crown Hybrid Max AWD Platinum

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Their similarities are that each have regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the nickel-metal-hydride battery. The electric power steering was direct, but a bit light when aggressively sweeping around country lane corners. Story and photos by John Faulkner.

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