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DOE awards $4M to two DME projects

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Founded in 2010 to provide innovative energy solutions to reduce emissions, waste, and carbon impact, Oberon Fuels is the only company currently producing renewable DME commercially.

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Mazda announces SKYACTIV-X: gasoline Spark Controlled Compression Ignition

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Compression ignition combined with a supercharger will improve fuel economy while delivering tremendous engine response and increased torque of 10–30% over the current SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine. It intends to achieve this with a policy prioritizing efficiency improvements and measures for cleaner emissions that apply in the real world.

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New TNGA Dynamic Force 2.0L engine for 2019 Corolla Hatchback smaller, more powerful than 1.8L

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liter Dynamic-Force direct-injection inline four-cylinder engine (M20A-FKS) ( earlier post ) with gains in power, fuel efficiency, and cleaner emissions. Together, the valve timing systems enhance power output and fuel economy, and cut harmful emissions. The all-new TNGA-based powertrain features the 2.0-liter

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

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BorgWarner’s regulated two-stage (R2S) turbocharging technology is improving the performance and fuel economy of Ford’s new 2.0-liter liter TDCi diesel engine, the first Ford engine for passenger cars equipped with a two-stage turbocharging system. liter TDCi diesel engine. Ford is also offering an enhanced 2.0-liter

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BluSmart raises INR 200 crore in Pre-Series B funding round to expand EV operations – ET Auto

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Sumant Sinha, founder of India’s leading decarbonisation solutions company and an iconic global leader in the Renewable Energy sector, shared, “The future of mobility is electric, and eMobility is a crucial step in making the shift to cleaner, emissions-free transportation. I am excited to partner with BluSmart in their growth journey.”

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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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FedEx Express has exceeded its original goal of a 20% improvement in global vehicle fleet fuel economy by 2020, as compared to 2005, with a more than 22% cumulative improvement in fuel economy for its vehicles. Source: FedEx. Click to enlarge. FedEx Express is not alone in its efforts to increase its overall vehicle fuel efficiency.

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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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liter TDCi engines and include a lean NO x trap for cleaner exhaust emissions, while friction is reduced with microscopic applications of Diamond Like Coating (DLC); engine breathing is enhanced with a Variable Nozzle Turbocharger. Ford engineers have further optimized power, torque and fuel efficiency from the 2.0-liter liter and 2.0-liter