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The original project target was Tier 2 Bin 2 emissions, but in August 2013, it was agreed to shift that to the Tier 3 target—essentially the same with combined NO x and NMOG emissions, but more strict with CO and PM. 20 bar BMEP @ 2000 - 4500 rpm. Installed in a 2013 Fusion. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Peak power.

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Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) will begin test drilling for oil and natural gas in the Sea of Japan off the coast of Niigata Prefecture in April 2013. However, oil demand in Japan has declined overall since 2000 by nearly 20% due to a number of factors.

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MAY 29, 2012

The researchers argue for a global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax that spreads the burden of responsibility. The importance of China’s participation in a global climate treaty increases with each year, as the country’s population, economy and energy use continue to grow rapidly.

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These reductions have occurred while California’s economy has continued to grow. while the carbon intensity of its economy declined by 4.5%. Changes in emissions by Scoping Plan sector between 2000 and 2017. MMTCO 2 e (6%) from 2013 to 2017. Compared to 2016, California’s GDP grew 3.6% Trends in California GHG Emissions.

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million in Q2 2013, according to Experian Automotive’s latest Vehicles in Operation (VIO) market analysis. Full-sized pickup trucks were the top vehicle segment on the road in Q2 2013 at 14.9% of total VIO; they were followed by standard midrange cars (11.9%) and small-economy cars (9.1%). of the VIO market in Q2 2013.

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In 2013, SwRI reported a 2.0-liter The SwRI team will report that the brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) at 2000 rpm 2 bar BMEP improved from 385 g/kW-h in the series production state to 330 g/kW-h; the lowest BSFC for the engine was 212 g/kWh compared to 236 g/kW-h for the series engine.

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The California Air Resources Board released GHG emissions data for 2018 showing that emissions remain below 1990 levels but are effectively flat compared to 2017, while the economy grew by 4.3%. million metric tons between 2017 and 2018, the first such decline since 2013. Transportation emissions declined 1.5 tons per person to 10.7

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million metric tons in 2013 compared with the previous year even while the economy grew at 2.0%, a rate greater than the national average. Bar chart of 2000 to 2013 GHG emissions by category as defined in the Scoping Plan. The 2013 inventory shows a decline of 1.5 tons per person in 2013, a 14% decrease overall.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2012

The i-DTEC Civic, which will arrive in dealerships early next year, delivers fuel economy of 65 mpg US (3.6 The engine—developed exclusively for Europe—will also be applied in the new CR-V SUV later in 2013. liter i-DTEC offers maximum power output of at 4000 rpm, and 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) of torque at 2000 rpm).

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JUNE 29, 2012

For the 2013 XF and XJ lineup, Jaguar is adding two new downsized forced induction gasoline powerplants: 3.0-liter The supercharged V8 gasoline engine has fuel economy gains of up to 11% with emissions reductions of more than 8%, while the naturally-aspirated V8 sees economy improvements of up to 8% with emissions down by more than 6%.

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Simulated fuel economy for 1.8L GDCI showed a predicted fuel economy improvement of 65%, 28%, and 28% for the FTP City, Highway, and US06 cycles, respectively, for a combined FE improvement of 50%. Good low-speed BMEP was predicted with maximum BMEP of 20 bar at 1800 to 2000 rpm. Engines 6(2) doi: 10.4271/2013-01-0928.

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liter 4-cylinder diesel engine producing nearly 200 hp (149) and more than 350 lb-ft (475 N·m) of torque, while increasing fuel economy 35% over a gasoline V6-powered 2014 Frontier 4x2. By January 2013, the new ATLAS engine was delivering 350 ft-lb (475 N·m) at 2000 rpm and 210 hp (157 kW) at 3200-3600 rpm.

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Last year’s increased worry proved temporary, with the current level of worry on each of the problems back to about where it was in 2013. The health of the economy may also be a factor in reduced worry about environmental problems. Gallup trends on many of these items stretch back more than two decades.

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Modelica has been developed by the (non-profit) Modelica Association since 1996 and has been in use in industry since 2000. The result of this partnership will bring together the best of IGNITE’s comprehensive ground vehicle performance and fuel economy simulation capability with Modelon’s leadership in Modelica and FMI technology.

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The initial relationship related to hybrid systems for the 2000 Series Allison transmission, which has now been expanded to include the 3000 and 4000 Series Allison transmissions at the completion of design reviews for those products. In 2013, Odyne Systems was selected to participate in a $45.4-million

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This price difference, or spread, has been generally increasing since 2000. EIA suggested that the upward trend in premium gasoline sales is likely driven by changes in fuel requirements for light-duty vehicles in response to increasing fuel economy standards. gallon in late 2016 and it has remained near that level so far in 2017.

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Fuel economy targets for the vehicle are 22.4 At the recent 2103 SAE World Congress, Cummins discussed key engine technology enablers—including air-handling, fuel system, and base engine design— and development of the combustion system that will help in achieving the target emission levels and fuel economy. Earlier post.)

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General project targets were to deliver diesel-like or better fuel economy using E10 gasoline (RON91), and to achieve low engine-out NO x and PM using low temperature combustion, the intention being to avoid the cost of aftertreatment for NO x and PM, in addition to meeting more stringent standards. Valvetronic 2013. kWh and FSN 0.1,

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Do they receive HOV access for their improved fuel economy and ultra low emissions? share and volume are expected to more than double from 2013 to 2018. Van share grows from 5% in 2012 to 12% in 2018; and the midsize car share of total diesel sales drops from 17% in 2013 to 10% in 2018. Are these sales incentivized?

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One response by automakers to increasingly stringent fuel economy requirements is the use of GDI engines, which offer up to a 25% improvement in fuel economy compared to port fuel injection (PFI) engines.

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LDV energy use is driven by both LDV fuel economy and travel behavior, as measured by vehicle miles traveled (VMT). Since 2000, VMT per licensed driver for the population under 20 has dropped by 13%. annual decrease in VMT per licensed driver from 2013 to 2040 for each age and gender group. starting in 2013, 0.4%

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liter version of this engine has already made its debut in the 2013 Beetle and Jetta GLI, delivering a 10 hp improvement.). The A4 of model year 2000 with a 1.8 Improvements contributing to this better fuel economy come from many areas. While the actual fuel economy varies by model, the Jetta equipped with the 1.8T

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Hyundai began production of the ix35 Fuel Cell (the Tucson’s counterpart in Europe) at the company’s Ulsan manufacturing plant in Korea in January 2013; the first complete car rolled off the assembly line on 26 February 2013. Extensive crash, fire and leak testing successfully completed. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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liter powerplant is a turbocharged 60-degree, dual overhead camshaft (DOHC) 24-valve V-6 that produces 240 hp (179 kW) at 3600 rpm and 420 lb-ft (569 N·m) of torque at 2000 rpm. An exhaust-system strategy that reduces soot output while also improving fuel economy and meeting emissions standards. Branded EcoDiesel, the new 3.0-liter

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torque 230 N·m at 1500–2000 rpm. The optional 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission with torque converter is likewise designed for maximum fuel economy. Between the time of the Vito’s market launch in 1995 and the end of 2013 nearly 1.2 in Q2 2013 to 9.7% Vito 111 CDI, 84 kW (114 hp) at 3800 rpm, max.

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Thompson previously served from 2000 to 2014 as co-chair of the MIT Singapore Alliance’s Program in Advanced Materials for Micro- and Nano-Systems. Skoltech MIT Center for Electrochemical Energy Storage got started in October 2013 and completed its first full year in 2014.

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The EADS Group—comprising Airbus, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter—is demonstrating at the Paris Air Show 2013 a number of initiatives in the field of electric and hybrid propulsion, which it calls its “E-aircraft projects”. Click to enlarge. Aviation Batteries Electric (Battery) Hybrids'

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Recent studies have shown that even different volumetric units of fuel economy can be quite misleading and better public understanding in energy use and savings is required to realize the benefits of energy strategies. Boies (2013) Effects of Ethanol on Vehicle Energy Efficiency and Implications on Ethanol Life-Cycle Greenhouse Gas Analysis.

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But as of this spring, the average new vehicle sold in America—across everything from large pickup trucks to small economy hatchbacks—the average transaction price was $42,000. So you go back to 2013 or 2012 and the waves started and people said by 2020, how many electric cars we will have. in 2000 to 0.7 That is globally 0.7

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But as of this spring, the average new vehicle sold in America—across everything from large pickup trucks to small economy hatchbacks—the average transaction price was $42,000. So you go back to 2013 or 2012 and the waves started and people said by 2020, how many electric cars we will have. in 2000 to 0.7 That is globally 0.7

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The IPCC is expected to release revised reference emissions within the next few years, so that they can be used in the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5), slated for completion in 2013. Given that China’s economy is still growing, such a strategy is unlikely to result in year-to-year emissions reductions for several decades.

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