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Ford lowers fuel economy ratings for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and Fiestas; goodwill payments to buyers coming

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Ford Motor Company is lowering the fuel economy ratings for its 2013- and 2014-model year hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles, as well as most 2014-model year Fiestas. Ford said it had identified an error with fuel economy ratings on the vehicles and notified the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Click to enlarge.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. A Federal Quadrennial Energy Review. Earlier post.).

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NSF and DOE form Partnership on Advanced Combustion Engines; goal 25-40% better LDV fuel economy and 55% BTE in heavy-duty engines; $12M in awards for FY 2012-2014

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The high-level performance goals of the Partnership are a 25-40% improvement in fuel economy in a light-duty vehicle (LDV) and achieving 55% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) in heavy-duty engine systems. wind, solar, electric) are not yet at the stage where they can significantly impact petroleum use. The potential is significant.

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2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Review -- As Subaru As It Gets

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When I reviewed the new Forester last year , I had a few gripes. Of course, there are also improvements to fuel economy alongside performance thanks to this new system. Its quieter than the old one, sure, but theres some wind noise that seeps into the cabin I couldnt help but notice.In

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Suzuki reports fuel economy testing irregularities in Japan but says no need to amend values

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The announcement came as Suzuki delivered the results of an internal investigation into its emissions and fuel efficiency testing ordered by the MLLIT. Suzuki reviewed the measuring process of driving resistance of all 16 models currently available for sale in Japan.

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DOE announces $59M to accelerate advanced vehicle technologies research

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VTO will manage and review work conducted as part of the seedling projects in conjunction with the Consortium; project teams will communicate and coordinate their efforts with Consortium partners and members. Covetic steel is one approach that can achieve this.

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Traxen AI-based iQ-Cruise delivers average of 10% fuel savings for heavy trucks

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The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) was the independent reviewer of this field trial. Fuel is a very large expense for long-haul trucking fleets with lowering costs and subsequent emissions reductions being top priorities.

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