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According to a recent report from Pike Research, the current trend toward cleaner transit buses will continue over the next several years, with alternativefuel vehicles representing more than 50% of the 64,000 total transit buses that will be delivered worldwide during 2015, up from 28% of total bus deliveries in 2010.
EU-funded scientists developed a novel 320 kW (429 hp) diesel engine for light helicopters as an alternative to conventional turboshaft engines. The technology demonstrated substantial reductions in fuel consumption and emissions. The engine weight is the crux of the project. —DELILAH final report.
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million new light-duty vehicles (LDVs) will be sold globally in 2014, putting more than 1.2 Additionally, regional fuel costs and refueling infrastructure availability play a major role in consumer acceptance of alternativefuels regardless of government backing. —“Transportation Forecast: Light Duty Vehicles”.
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