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AUGUST 9, 2020

From reduced emissions, quieter operation and fuel economy improvements (as compared to diesel-powered buses), the H 40/50 EP Series provides reduced brake maintenance costs and fast, smooth acceleration. In full production since 2003 and now operating in thousands of buses, it has proven up to 25% fuel saving, depending on the duty cycle.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The engine is assisted by Mazda’s intelligent new M Hybrid system, which supports greater gains in fuel economy, and achieves higher levels of driving pleasure and environmental friendliness. This realizes a finer balance of enhanced fuel economy, quietness and reduced exhaust gases, while also delivering smoother, more robust performance.

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Tesla has grown enormously since its humble beginnings in 2003, and reaching six factories indicates the beginning of a new phase, one of tremendous […]. Recently, Tesla opened its sixth factory, Giga Texas, which is also its new global headquarters.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2015

This is the main reason why deactivating the cylinders contributes to improved fuel economy. This makes intake easier for the active cylinders, reducing intake pumping losses for improved fuel economy. This contributes to improved fuel economy. Reducing pumping losses in active cylinders. Reduced loss from valve operation.

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MARCH 17, 2020

A 2003 study on victims of the coronavirus SARS found that patients in regions with moderate air pollution levels were 84% more likely to die than those in regions with low air pollution. Governments should have tackled chronic air pollution long ago, but have prioritized the economy over health by going soft on the auto industry.

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APRIL 3, 2019

The Center aligns with recommendations made by the DOE’s Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technical Advisory Committee, with roots back to a previously DOE-funded effort called the Hydrogen Safety Panel established in 2003. The United States already produces approximately 10 million metric tons every year of hydrogen for industrial purposes.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2013

These rates are down 16% to 17% from their peaks in 2004, except that the rate per vehicle is down 13% (from its peak in 2003). The rate increased to a maximum of 611 gallons in 2003. 2003 to 2004. -13% The rate for 2011 was 1,033 gallons. Fuel consumed per registered light-duty vehicle. The rate for 2011 was 530 gallons.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2017

The Allison H 40/50 EP has been proven to improve fuel economy up to 25% over similar diesel buses. Additionally, its regenerative braking capability can significantly extend the brake change interval by as much as 350%. The Cummins B6.7 is rated at 280 hp (209 kW) while the L9 is rated at 330 hp (246 kW) for the transit bus market.

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AUGUST 26, 2014

Zipcar was the first car-sharing company in the United States to introduce electric vehicles, starting in Boston in 2002, and the first to offer hybrid vehicles through a partnership with Honda in Seattle in 2003. Honda’s 2014 Fit EV, based on the popular five-passenger Fit, is rated at a combined fuel economy of 118 MPGe.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 19, 2010

It appears that demand for gasoline (petroleum) in the US is more sensitive to higher prices and the effects of the sluggish economy than expected after deliveries in May hit their lowest levels since 2003. According to the American Petroleum Institute’s Monthly Statistical Report, deliveries in the month dipped 0.4

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FEBRUARY 7, 2016

during fiscal year (FY) 2014-15, the largest yearly increase since FY 2003-2004 (increase of 2.6%). The rise in fuel consumption signals a strengthening California economy, with cheaper gas prices encouraging more vehicle travel. The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) announced that gasoline consumption in the state rose 2.4%

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 8, 2023

In 2003 the InTech appeared in its only SUV usage, as the motivator of the new and doomed Lincoln Aviator. British maker MG used the engine for three years on the crazy X-Power SV , on sale from 2003 to 2005. By 1995 when InTech naming arrived, the engine spread to the front-drive Lincoln Continental sedan.

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AUGUST 15, 2016

Nissan, in a 2003 paper, said that its multi-link geometry resolved those previous issues. 2003) “A Study of a Variable Compression Ratio System with a Multi-Link Mechanism,” SAE Technical Paper 2003-01-0921 doi: 10.4271/2003-01-0921. Takahashi, N., and Hiyoshi, R. Ushijima, K., Hiyoshi, R. and Brevick, E.

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MAY 24, 2017

The first DCT was successfully launched worldwide in 2003. To achieve best fuel economy, an electric oil pump is also controlled and actuated according to an efficient power-on-demand principle. The controller is based on a 32 bit microprocessor and is engineered in China with support from Europe. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 18, 2014

This was mainly due to the continuing steady increase in energy use in emerging economies over the past ten years. per year since 2003, excluding the credit crunch years). However, emissions increased at a notably slower rate (2%) than on average in the last ten years (3.8% In 2013, the Chinese per capita CO 2 level of 7.4

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JULY 9, 2010

Direct water-splitting technologies—using photoelectrochemical devices or photosynthetic microorganisms—are the “Holy Grail” of the hydrogen economy. NREL Research Review 2003 Certain green alga such as Chlamydomonas reinhardtii use sunlight to produce hydrogen directly from water. Earlier post.). Resources. “

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JUNE 19, 2012

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. METI hopes to discover Japan’s largest reserves of these resources—possibly the size of intermediate oil fields in the Middle East, according to METI.

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MAY 22, 2013

For the first seven years since its founding in 2003, Tesla was funded entirely with private funds, led by Elon Musk. In addition to payments made in 2012 and Q1 2013, today’s wire of almost half a billion dollars ($451.8M) repays the full loan facility with interest.

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MAY 13, 2014

million barrels per day (bbl/d) in 2003 to more than 2 million bbl/d in 2013, according to figures from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Under the Energy Saving and New Energy Vehicle Plan for 2012 to 2020 released in 2012, average passenger car fuel economy is targeted to increase to 34 miles per gallon (6.9

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

The major driver of increased production and sales are the emerging economies, especially China. Greater fuel efficiency, along with the use of cleaner fuels, can help mitigate these impacts, although increases in the numbers of cars and the distances driven threaten to overwhelm fuel economy advances. million to 78.6 l/100 km (52.3

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 30, 2023

Hino fell into trouble in March 2022 with the revelation it had been falsifying emissions and fuel economy data dating as far as 2003. Nissan sold its truck subsidiary to Volvo in 2007, Volkswagen renamed its truck and bus unit Traton in 2018 and listed it on the Frankfurt and Stockholm stock exchanges the following year.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 12, 2021

There are a lot of fuel economy myths out there. Specifics: Want to benefit your fuel economy by 20 to 50 percent? Specifics: Tires with improper tread, inflation and alignment can lower fuel economy by increasing rolling resistance. Top Three Fuel Efficiency Boosters. Here are tips that can help. Not a way to help your MPG. #1

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JULY 17, 2018

In the best-case scenario, the modeled SST burned 3 times as much fuel per business-class passenger relative to recently certificated subsonic aircraft; in the worst case, it burned 9 times as much fuel compared to an economy-class passenger on a subsonic flight. One-way mission fuel consumption per passenger by route and class.

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JUNE 29, 2010

Allison Transmission has been producing hybrid propulsion systems for city transit buses since 2003. Fuel economy improvements from other Allison hybrid products are typically in the range of 20-30% and greater. Currently, nearly 3,000 buses using Allison produced hybrid systems are being operated globally.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

The first fuel cell vehicle to start and operate in sub-freezing temperatures (2003). Honda fuel cell technology firsts include: The first EPA- and CARB-certified fuel cell vehicle (July 2002). The first production fuel cell vehicle, introduced to the US and Japan (December 2002).

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FEBRUARY 9, 2009

To prepare the Transit Connect, introduced in Europe in 2003, for the needs of small businesses in the United States, Ford upgraded the powertrain to a Duratec 2.0-liter More than 600,000 Ford Transit Connects have been sold since 2003, to customers in 58 countries and on four continents. The Transit Connect offers 135 cubic feet (3.8

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JULY 6, 2009

The two new outboards, the 200 Pro XS and the 125 hp, use Orbital FlexDI direct injection fuel systems ( earlier post ), and are reported as having best in class fuel economy. Both engines have been certified for the California 3 Star emission standards.

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JANUARY 19, 2011

The technology has shown substantial increases in fuel economy when compared with traditional powertrains in the same type of vehicles. In 2004, EPA had combined a full series hydraulic hybrid system with a diesel engine in a 2003 Ford Expedition SUV. The prototype showed an 85% improvement in fuel economy. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 13, 2011

Germany, the first to implement the lowest sulfur level of 10 ppm in 2003, remains atop the ranking, followed by Japan and a six-country tie for third place among Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary and Sweden. —Kiuru-Griffith, Executive Director of IFQC. —Frederick L. Potter, Executive Vice President of Hart Energy.

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JUNE 13, 2012

Emerging economies accounted for all of the net growth, with OECD demand falling for the third time in the last four years, led by a sharp decline in Japan. in the emerging economies. Hydro-electric output grew just 1.6%, the weakest growth since 2003. Global energy consumption grew by 2.5% globally, and 8.4% Nuclear and hydro.

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JANUARY 26, 2013

Established in June 2003, DFL is a joint venture between Nissan and DFG which offers a full line-up of passenger vehicles and light-, medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles for sale in China. The major part of the re-purchased commercial vehicle operation will be included in the new company, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles (DFCV).

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MAY 31, 2010

India joined the International Partnership for the Hydrogen Economy (IPHE) as a founding member in 2003. Preliminary investigations on the new engines began in April after the base engine production calibration work, and production-intent optimization by Hythane Company and Ashok Leyland will continue this year.

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MAY 6, 2014

For MY 2012 in the US, FCA was compliant with fuel economy requirements, but had negative credit generation due to model mix. There will be a common engine package for full-size truck, large SUV and large sedan/coupes, and the technologies and benefits will be more substantial than cylinder deactivation was in 2003, Lee said.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. Consumption of anhydrous ethanol has grown steadily since the 1990s, peaking in 2003. Donovan, CEO Renergie, Inc. Use of Hydrous Ethanol in Brazil. Anhydrous Ethanol vs. Hydrous Ethanol.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

As Delphi’s Executive Vice President from 2000 to 2003, Runkle was responsible for the $14 billion Dynamics and Propulsion Systems Sector, where he acquired significant new business and led more than $4 billion of worldwide M&A venture transactions.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2014

This can significantly improve fuel economy when the driver adopts an anticipatory style of driving. In addition, the mild hybrid systems enable energy recovery in braking phases; productive use of this energy results in further fuel economy benefits. 10-speed DSG.

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JANUARY 4, 2012

Intelligent ancillaries such as a variable air-conditioning compressor and oil pump also reduce demand on the engine, thereby improving economy and emissions while special coatings for engine components and intricate development of engine geometry result in minimal frictional losses. Like its larger-capacity siblings, the 1.0-liter

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