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Honda Transmission contracts with Juhl Wind for two utility-scale wind turbines at Ohio plant; up to 10% of electricity for operations

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announced an agreement with Juhl Wind , Inc. to develop, install, and operate two utility-scale wind turbines (each rated at about 2MW) to generate electricity for the plant’s operations. The two wind turbines will supply up to approximately 10% of the plant’s electricity. Honda Transmission Mfg. of America, Inc.

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2024 Isuzu MU-X Review

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For that drop, buyers will save $2000 on the purchase price while also getting combined fuel economy in the vicinity of 7.8 Compared with the 3.0-litre litre diesel engine, which produces 140kW/450Nm, the smaller 1.9-litre litre donk settles for 110kW/350Nm – which is a noticeable drop in torque.

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ExxonMobil Outlook: 35% growth in energy demand by 2040; hybrids to account for ~50% of new vehicle sales

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By 2040, hybrids are expected to account for about 35% of the global light-duty vehicle fleet, up from less than 1% in 2010. Vehicle penetration 2000 to 2040. By 2040, hybrids are expected to account for about 35 percent of the global light-duty vehicle fleet, up from less than 1 percent in 2010. Source: ExxonMobil.

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Australia PM Gillard announces carbon pricing plan; transport fuels exempt, but lowered fuel tax credits to bring carbon price to some businesses

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A carbon price will not apply to household transport fuels, light vehicle business transport and off-road fuel use by the agriculture, forestry and fishing industries. These include implementing mandatory CO 2 standards for light vehicles. These will be permanent, Gillard said, matching the carbon price over time.

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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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The new front-wheel drive Vito is a very light vehicle, and is being marketed at a very attractive price. torque 230 N·m at 1500–2000 rpm. Crosswind Assist is able to compensate nearly fully for strong wind gusts. The ILS consists of LED blinkers and LED daytime driving lights, low-beams, high-beams, and cornering lights.

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10-Year FTA Low-Speed Urban Maglev Research Program Shows Technology is Feasible, But Infrastructure Costs and Availability of Technologies Are Intimidating

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Most large urban areas in the United States have already invested in some type of mass transit system (subway or light rail) and urban maglev poses a fundamental change in technology that is viewed as being both a major risk and cost-prohibitive by transit agencies and investors, according to the report. ferromagnetic aluminum, copper, etc.)

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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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The penetration of spark-ignited powertrains in light trucks is projected to drop to 55% in 2025 from 74% in 2016. TDI is raised to 2000 bar, helping increase the power output and reduce emissions. For passenger cars, hybrids will continue to claim a larger share of the market than diesel, rising to 28% in 2025 from 15% in 2016.

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