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Ricardo Study Suggests E15 Poses Minimal Risk to MY 1994-2000 Vehicles

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A study by Ricardo for the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) concludes that the adoption of E15 as the blend limit for standard US pump grades of gasoline rather than the current E10 should not adversely affect vehicles manufactured between 1994 and 2000 in terms of their performance and durability based on normal specifications and usage profile.

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Traditional retail sales steady despite e-commerce

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In comparison, the corresponding percentage in 2000 was only 0.9%. by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research. E-commerce sales in the United States in 2019 amounted to 11.0% of all retail sales— the highest percentage yet. Here I present the results of a new analysis showing that this explanation is not entirely correct.

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USGS finds US aquifers being drawn down at accelerating rate

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Groundwater depletion in the US in the years 2000-2008 can also explain more than 2% of the observed global sea-level rise during that period, according to USGS. For comparison, 9.2 The study shows that, since 2000, depletion of the High Plains aquifer appears to be continuing at a high rate.

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IC Bus CE series with PSI 8.8L propane engine available for order

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liter propane engine is engineered to deliver the highest torque at the lowest speed; rated peak torque is 565 lb-ft (766 N·m) @ 1500 rpm, while 540 lb-ft (732 N·m) is available at 1000 rpm, and 564 lb-ft (765 N·m) at 2000 rpm. Torque Comparison. 2000 rpm (lb-ft). The PSI 270 hp (201 kW) 8.8-liter

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Has Nissan just cracked the code to cheaper EVs?

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In the UK, a like for like 2WD comparison sees electrification add around 2000 pounds to the sticker price. The Nissan X-Trail e-Power with e4ORCE only recently launched in Australia – the first time the technology has been offered here – and carries a $4200 premium when compared to an ICE-powered model.

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PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

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The user also selects the country where the vehicles are to be used—because this differentiates the electricity mix for electric cars—as well as the year, between 2000 and 2050, when the cars will be registered. The Carculator graphically presents these values for all selected vehicles in parallel, for ease of comparison.

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Traffic volume on rural and urban roads in the United States: 1991-2016

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In comparison, the average daily number of vehicles per lane on urban roads increased from 2,098 in 1991 to 2,373 in 2000, for an increase of 13%. This was followed by a decrease of 15% to 415 in 2014, and then an increase to 433 in 2016, for a total increase of 15% since 1991.