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smart USA and Nissan to Collaborate on New Gasoline-Powered B-Segment Vehicle for the US Market

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for collaboration on a new vehicle for sale in the United States. Pursuant to the terms of the MOU, smart USA would obtain the rights to procure and distribute a five-door, gasoline-powered, B-segment vehicle from Nissan for sale through the smart USA retail dealership network in the United States. Click to enlarge.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Focus Electric is powered by a 23 kWh lithium-ion (li-ion) battery system (with cells from LG Chem/Compact Power) with an advanced active liquid cooling and heating system to precondition and regulate the temperature. Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; Richmond, Va.;

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CARB approves updated regulations requiring most new small off-road engines be zero emission by 2024

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The small off-road engine (SORE) category consists of off-road spark-ignition engines that produce 19 kW gross power or less (25 horsepower or less). Californians can continue to operate their current CARB-compliant gasoline-powered SORE equipment; there will be no ban on using older models or used equipment purchased in the future.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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To introduce new primary legislation, which will give local government new powers to improve air quality. To legislate to ensure only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale, preventing 8,000 tonnes of harmful particulate matter from entering the atmosphere each year.

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Jaguar Classic to offer electric E-types

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Jaguar Classic has confirmed it will offer all-electric E-types for sale. The concept is powered by a 40 kWh battery, which can be recharged in six to seven hours, depending on power source. A new propshaft sends power to a carry-over differential and final drive.

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EPA, NHTSA & ARB Draft TAR finds MY 2022-2025 LD fuel and GHG standards can be met largely with more efficient gasoline-powered cars

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Moreover, it indicates that these standards can be achieved by relying primarily on advanced gasoline vehicles. The report projects that only modest penetration of hybrids and only low levels of electric vehicles are needed to meet the standards.

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