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Parker Aerospace offering lubrication, combustion, & thermal management systems to cut aircraft engine weight, fuel consumption, and emissions

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Parker Aerospace, a business segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation is introducing technologies designed to enhance the efficiency of aerospace engines in the areas of lubrication, combustion, and thermal management systems. Lighter-weight engine lubrication systems and lowered emissions.

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FedEx Express fleet exceeds 2020 fuel improvement goal of 20%; sets new goal of 30% improvement compared to 2005

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This revision mirrors the company’s 2012 announcement to increase its aircraft emissions goal from 20% to a 30% reduction in global aircraft emissions intensity by 2020. The lower weight design, along with the engine, allows for a 35% reduction in fuel usage over most conventional walk-in vans.

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Ford introduces second-generation 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Diesel for F-Series Super Duty; Gen 1 hits 500,000 mark

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The advanced design places the exhaust inside the engine’s V-shape while the air intake is positioned on the outside of the V. This segment-exclusive design naturally improves a variety of attributes: Shorter airflow from the exhaust system to the turbocharger sitting between the engine’s cylinder banks improves turbo responsiveness.

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BorgWarner R2S two-stage turbo boosts performance of new top-end Ford 2.0L diesel

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The R2S turbocharging technology fulfills the requirements of state-of-the-art engine concepts, providing maximum exhaust gas recirculation rates even under full load conditions while significantly reducing emissions. Smaller engines deliver better fuel efficiency and emissions, and we claim the power back with advanced technology.

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Propel Fuels expands retail sales of drop-in renewable diesel across Southern California; $2.59/gallon

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Delivered in bulk to businesses and agencies, Propel’s HPR is bundled with the company’s patented CleanDrive emissions accounting software, allowing fleets to easily quantify and report GHG reductions and air quality benefits. A quick check of the app showed Diesel HPR was selling for $2.59/gallon per gallon.

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Carnival Cruise Line signs agreement with Shell to fuel North America’s first LNG-powered cruise ships

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As part of the agreement, the two ships, built with a next-generation “green cruising” ship design, will be fueled through Shell’s LNG Bunker Barge (LBB)—part of Shell’s strategic plan to develop a global LNG bunkering network.

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New Ford Focus in Europe delivers fuel economy improvements up to 19% with new 1.5L TDCi; 1.5L EcoBoost, Enhanced Transitional Stability

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The new Ford Focus for Europe ( earlier post ) delivers the car’s most fuel-efficient powertrain line-up yet with improvements of up to 19%, and a significant CO 2 emission reduction across the entire line-up. The 95 PS version will deliver 98 g/km CO 2 emissions, a 10% improvement compared to the 1.6-liter Click to enlarge.