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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

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UPS announced an update to 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric delivery trucks that improve fuel economy as part of the company’s broader Rolling Laboratory approach. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however. A compact, quiet-running 650cc 2-cylinder engine replaces the previous 2.4L

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UPS Sets New Automotive Goal to Improve Package Delivery Fleet Fuel Economy a Total of 20% from 2000 to 2020

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UPS is targeting a 20% improvement in fuel economy for its US package delivery fleet from 2000 to 2020. million more miles than in 2000, yet fuel consumption decreased by 3.2 Alternative fuel technology and vehicle deployments also improve UPS’fuel efficiency. Click to enlarge. million gallons.

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CEO’s Take on 2024: Cost efficiency and tech skills make India a global force in auto parts sector, says Nirmal K. Minda, CMD, Uno Minda – ET Auto

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While India has a position as one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, its motor vehicle penetration per capita remains significantly lower compared to the global average. However, this disparity is anticipated to narrow gradually, fueled by rising disposable income and ushering in a lucrative market for the auto industry.

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NASA rolls out new strategic vision for aeronautics research

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NASA Administrator Charles Bolden unveiled a new strategic vision better to align the work of the agency’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) to address looming challenges in global air transportation. —Charles Bolden. An example of work in this area is NASA’s Precision Departure Release Capability (PDRC) software tool.

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6 new corporate partners join the National Clean Fleets Partnership

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The National Clean Fleets Partnership, announced by President Obama in April, is a public-private partnership that helps large companies reduce diesel and gasoline use in their fleets by incorporating electric vehicles, alternative fuels, and fuel-saving measures into their daily operations. This project is expected to save 1.5

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EV Charging Networks Aren't Making Money

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This is seen as especially advantageous considering the present volatility of the economy. Maintenance seems to be subpar in a lot of instances and charger downtime has become a real issue for most providers that aren’t Tesla. But the deal does not appear to be so sweet for the companies that operate and maintain these networks.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Announced by Secretary Brouillette in January 2020, the Energy Storage Grand Challenge is designed to create and sustain US global leadership in energy storage technology, utilization, and exports. Improving Network-wide Fuel Economy and Enabling Traffic Signal Optimization Using Infrastructure and Vehicle-based Sensing and Connectivity.