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Lux Research provides snapshot of oil majors’ investments in alternative fuels; BP leads investment frequency

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Lux Research has investigated the trends of corporate financing of alternative fuels from oil majors, based on a non-exhaustive database of more than 1,000 deals and partnership engagements from 2000 through September, 2014. Less active oil majors in this space include ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips.

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EEA finds only mixed progress for Europe’s transport sector in meeting environment, climate goals; GHG emissions up 25% since 1990

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Among the key findings, provisional data shows that in 2016, greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector (including international aviation but excluding maritime shipping) across the EU-28 were 25% higher than in 1990, confirming an upward trend in emissions since 2014. The share of renewable energy in transport in the EU rose from 6.7%

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New Fuso Canter with EcoEfficiency; up to 9% more fuel efficient; new hybrid

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Engine: 2000 bar injection pressure. liter engine increase the maximum injection pressure by 25% to as much as 2000 bar. liter engine increase the maximum injection pressure by 25% to as much as 2000 bar. The 2014 Canter meets the requirements of different emissions standards, depending on the weight variant.

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Ricardo and Doosan DL06 diesel with TVCS achieves Tier 4f emissions without need for DPF

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First introduced in 2005, the most recent version of the DL06 is certified to Tier 4 interim exhaust emissions regulations, and is equipped with cooled EGR to reduce NO x emissions and a DPF to minimize particulate. Key elements are the shape of the piston bowl and its lip; the fuel spray cone; and the swirl generated in incoming inlet air.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces new Vito mid-size van; up to 41.3 mpg US, new front-wheel drive option

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Emission control comes via exhaust gas recirculation, a diesel particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter. torque 230 N·m at 1500–2000 rpm. The double overhead camshaft operates a total of 16 inlet and exhaust valves and is driven by a combination of gearwheels and a short chain. t and 3.05

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Chrysler introducing 2014 Ram 1500 pickup with new 3.0L diesel

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Chrysler’s 2014 Ram 1500 will offer a new, 3.0-liter 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. Click to enlarge. Branded EcoDiesel, the new 3.0-liter Branded EcoDiesel, the new 3.0-liter

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VW introducing 1.8L EA888 Gen 3 engine in 2014 Jetta, Passat and Beetle; driving impressions

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liter TSI four-cylinder engine in the 2014 Jetta and Passat, followed by the 2014 Beetle. In a presentation at Volkswagen of America’s 2014 line drive in St. Key advances for Gen 3 are in weight reduction, friction reduction, and the internal exhaust cooling system. The A4 of model year 2000 with a 1.8

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