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AUGUST 2, 2018

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released their long-expected notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust the Congressionally-mandated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards.

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JANUARY 5, 2021

The battery-electric locomotive is expected to reduce the environmental impact from emissions along the route in an efficient manner, while improving the fuel economy for the entire consist by at least 10%. When running on the mainline, both the battery-electric and diesel locomotives will power the train.

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JANUARY 24, 2011

The US Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the state of California have announced a single timeframe for proposing fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for model year 2017-2025 cars and light-duty trucks. L/100km) if all reductions came from fuel economy improvements.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2009

In addition to the NO x reduction, the Detroit Diesel BlueTec engines will offer up to 5% diesel fuel economy improvement over current DD15 engines, and up to 3% net improvement for the BlueTec emissions technology. This, in turn, also results in reduced engine heat rejection and reduced stress on the cooling system.

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JULY 18, 2020

The evolving, efficient Ingenium family supports the company’s long-term commitment to reduce vehicle emissions and improve fuel economy across its vehicle range. This is part of its Destination Zero mission and a commitment to reducing emissions and making environments cleaner through relentless innovation.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

The acquired data provides important insights into the fuel spray motion as well as the timing and quantity of soot formed under a wide range of conditions. Skeen noted that although new diesel vehicles are cleaner than ever before, some of the latest generation gasoline engines emit as much particulate matter as older diesel engines.

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JUNE 15, 2014

BRP’s ICON Throttle allows the control and synchronization of multiple engines at the same time while fine tuning the RPMs by 1% increments to find the perfect combination to maximize fuel economy.

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MAY 26, 2011

The macro results for four scenarios showed that economic growth and employment rise with the degree and scope of transport fuel efficiency standards. In all case, the study found, direct and induced fuel savings translated into significant emissions reductions and new demand for more job-intensive goods and services. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 18, 2013

The global energy supply became 6% cleaner from 1971 to 1990,in response to the oil shocks of the 1970s. The IEA said that this reflects the continued domination of fossil fuels—particularly coal—in the energy mix and the slow uptake of other, lower-carbon supply technologies. tCO 2 /TJ (2.39 tCO 2 /toe); in 2010 it was 56.7

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Ford engineers have further optimized power, torque and fuel efficiency from the 2.0-liter 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. liter and 2.0-liter

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APRIL 10, 2018

Also introduced is advanced tri-focal laser-brazing—the fastest at Ford with an operating speed of 60 millimeters per second—for cleaner, stronger and more precise joints between roof and body side.

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APRIL 26, 2024

This time it's a six-pack of Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner, and more. Here's what you'll get: The aforementioned six-pack of 20-oz bottles of Techron Complete Fuel System Cleaner, a Techron T-shirt, a Techron hat, and some assorted odds and ends such as magnets and stickers. We're giving things away again.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2014

Diesel vehicle manufacturers are striving for greater engine performance and fuel economy while meeting Euro 6 emissions standards under a myriad of driving conditions. For gasoline vehicles, direct injection (GDI) engines are growing in popularity as drivers demand more fuel efficiency and engine power.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

A leaking gasket, for example, can introduce air into the exhaust system, causing the engine management system to switch to a richer fuel charge, thereby reducing engine efficiency and fuel economy while increasing emissions.

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AUGUST 13, 2020

Hafenstine, Nabila A. Huq, Davis R. Conklin, Matthew R. Wiatrowski, Xiangchen Huo, Qianying Guo, Kinga A.

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MARCH 6, 2013

FedEx Express alternative fuel fleet deployment as of August 2012. 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.

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MARCH 19, 2019

Eaton is supplying a number of leading-edge technologies that improve fuel economy and reduce emissions to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) teams. Since 2008, Eaton’s Vehicle Group has been laser-focused on reducing emissions and fuel consumption.

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MARCH 26, 2010

Results provide up to a 30% improvement in fuel economy, 30 to 40% reduction in emissions and more than a 50% reduction in break wear when operating in fuel economy mode. The cleaner burning platform eliminates the need for exhaust aftertreatment components like DPF or SCR.

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JANUARY 28, 2019

EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2019 projects continued robust growth in US energy production, emergence of the United States as an energy exporter, and a cleaner S electric power generation mix. Light-duty vehicle energy efficiencies are affected by current federal fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

The major driver of increased production and sales are the emerging economies, especially China. Greater fuel efficiency, along with the use of cleaner fuels, can help mitigate these impacts, although increases in the numbers of cars and the distances driven threaten to overwhelm fuel economy advances.

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APRIL 13, 2011

more miles per gallon or a nearly 10% further improvement in fuel economy over a typical auto today. The Aluminum Association’s Transportation Group (ATG) said that this study, combined with other data on the benefits of aluminum, suggest a total of about 525 pounds of additional weight savings, which could result in 2.7

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Increased sales of electric vehicles allow automakers to sell more low-fuel-economy vehicles and still comply with the federal standards that govern the average fuel economy of the vehicles they sell (known as CAFE standards). Indirect effects. That effect may be large. Cultivate local PEV clusters.

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APRIL 27, 2012

We recognize this technology’s considerable appeal, particularly with young male car buyers, and we are ready to win them over with quality, torque and fuel economy. When factoring in diesel’s relatively higher fuel efficiency, he said the cost differential appears less significant. —Mike Weidman, Cruze marketing manager.

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APRIL 2, 2018

Administrator Pruitt also announced the start of a joint process with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to develop a notice and comment rulemaking to set revised GHG emissions standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards. The Obama Administration’s determination was wrong.

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JUNE 4, 2020

After completing a major body of research focused on boosted (also known as turbocharged) spark ignition (SI) engines in Fiscal Year (FY) 2018, Co-Optima’s FY 2019 LD research and development (R&D) shifted to multimode solutions that employ multiple engine operating modes to maximize engine efficiency and fuel economy.

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DECEMBER 31, 2021

Engines as one of the propulsion components in HEVs significantly affect vehicle fuel economy and emission performance. Advanced combustion regimes, cleaner fuels, efficient operating cycles, and waste energy recovery are four complementary technology pathways to high-performance hybrid-specific engines. 2021.11.265.

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DECEMBER 16, 2009

Oil is a strategic commodity second to none—it underlies the global economy and even the American way of life. This means tackling oil’s monopoly over the transportation fuel sector by focusing more on transportation policy. One of the current focuses of Congress is the clean energy and climate bill.

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AUGUST 14, 2020

Coltura is a non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating the switch from gasoline and diesel to cleaner alternatives. States should avoid basing electrification mandates on vehicle emissions reduction and fuel economy—grounds exclusively within federal control under the federal Clean Air Act and Energy Policy and Conservation Act.

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MARCH 26, 2018

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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NOVEMBER 29, 2012

According to Keogh, recent fuel economy testing of the new flagship A8 TDI sedan delivered 28 mpg US (8.4 The engines in our cars today will be able to work seamlessly with advanced fuels derived from bioengineering—something that’s moving from science fiction to science fact as we speak.

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JANUARY 21, 2011

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), CNG is less expensive and burns cleaner than gasoline, resulting in 30 to 40% less greenhouse gas emissions. liter I-4 engine that gets EPA-estimated 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway, an estimated 30% improvement in fuel economy compared with traditional taxis.

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APRIL 15, 2010

The secure, scalable supply of our specialized injectors will allow us to reach economies-of-scale in production and costs required by our heavy duty engine OEM customers. Brad Douville, Westport’s Vice President, Engine Fuel Systems Business.

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AUGUST 8, 2017

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. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). the greatest contribution to reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

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MAY 27, 2014

Due to strong federal and state emissions standards, the average new car has gotten 43% cleaner since 1998. To determine GHG emissions, UCS considered the fuel economy, fuel type, and sales volume of each type of vehicle sold by each automaker in the 2013 model year (MY2013). Source: UCS. Click to enlarge. Methodology.

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JUNE 30, 2011

The Range Rover Evoque is the brand’s most fuel-efficient model to date, and achieves an estimated 28 mpg US EPA highway and 19 mpg US EPA city. This fuel economy is the result of new efficiency technologies, lightweight materials, and environmentally conscious design. Both prices include Destination and Delivery.

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JULY 24, 2011

should ensure that larger and older “dirty” vehicles are traded in for lighter, cleaner. positive results from targeted incentives based on fuel economy, even if these were. imperfectly aligned with fuel consumption or pollutant emissions. For the monetized benefits in terms of CO 2 , NO x or. are eroded. The German.

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MAY 17, 2012

The Clean Mobility Centers introduce renewable fuels (E85 Flex Fuel, biodiesel blends) alongside the conventional fuels (gasoline, diesel) that drivers use today. Clean Mobility Centers also utilize green design and sustainability practices that promote cleaner transportation in the communities they serve.

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