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mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004. The report also noted that: Since alternative fuel vehicle production [CNG, PHEVs and EVs] has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible.

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The ASTM standards serve as guidelines for industry and are designed to ensure quality at the pump for consumers along with reliable operation of the nation’s vehicles powered by biodiesel blends. B100 production increased from 27.9 million gallons in 2004 to more than 1 billion gallons in 2012.

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For the first time ever, a Mark would debut with an engine not offered in other Ford or Lincoln products. liter displacement with the company’s standard V8, but was much more technologically advanced. Further British usage included the Invicta S1 , a badly made sports luxury coupe offered between 2004 and 2012.

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The Internet has enabled a large part of the world to receive instant access to news, brought us closer to friends and loved ones, and made it easier to purchase products online,” the endorser said. The organization helps set technical standards, develops Internet infrastructure, and helps lawmakers set policy.

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As the next steps in a strategy to cut harmful emissions from ocean-going vessels, the US Environmental Protection Agency is proposing new engine emissions and fuel standards for large marine diesel engines on US-flagged ships that would harmonize with international standards. Earlier post.)

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has posted the peer review of the renewable fuel standards lifecycle analysis—including significant indirect emissions, such as from indirect land use changes— online. GHG emissions from foreign crop production (modeling and data used). GHG emissions from foreign crop production.

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Ford has begun production of the 2015 F-150 ( earlier post ) at Kansas City Assembly Plant, which joins Dearborn Truck Plant in building the first mass-produced light-duty pickup truck with a high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body. Robots with cameras to scan truck body to ensure the highest quality standards are met.

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Since MY 2004, CO 2 emissions and fuel economy have improved in ten out of twelve years, and decreased only twice. Both the GHG emissions and fuel economy standards rely on footprint to determine vehicle GHG and fuel economy targets. Car SUVs had the largest production share increase of any vehicle type in MY 2016, up 1.3

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JUNE 4, 2013

Belcher has applied the same process to improve the efficiency of alternative solar cells such as dye-synthesized solar cells by genetically engineering viruses to more efficiently collect electrons in the solar-cell system, improving the energy production by 33%. Belcher’s technology has given rise to two companies.

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particulate matter (PM) emissions set by the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Tier 2 standards or the EU’s Euro 5 standards. Each of these standards mandated a. Diesel’s share in new passenger car sales in Western Europe has been increasing since 1997, Pike notes, surpassing 50% of sales in 2004. forward.

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As we combine our companies, we will expand the reach of REG along the west coast, including production and distribution. We already sell into these markets as they have responded to the call for more clean, advanced biofuels through low carbon fuel standards. The Grays Harbor refinery began operation in August 2007 in Hoquiam, Wash.

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In May 2004, SDTC, an arm’s-length foundation created by the Government of Canada, committed up to $6M to support the project led by Whitefox. This latest payment will allow the company to optimize the system further and demonstrate the application of membrane dehydration to various production streams.

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Clean Air Act regulations require manufacturers to notify EPA by filing an Emissions Defect Information Report (EDIR) when 25 or more vehicles or engines in a given model year have the same defect in an emission control part or an element of design installed in order to comply with emission standards and other EPA regulations.

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On 9 December, EPA released a draft analysis of data from its Pavillion, Wyoming ground water investigation, indicating that ground water in the aquifer contains compounds likely associated with gas production practices, including hydraulic fracturing. From 2004 to 2007 Encana drilled 44 wells. of Encana’s daily production.

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Sue Cischke, Ford group vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, pointed to the “ key role ” government policies such as fuel standards and greenhouse gas emission regulations, play in the development and support of Ford’s product and technology pathways. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) mpg in 2016.

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JULY 21, 2009

has added 92 hybrid-electric trucks to its delivery fleet by converting standard FedEx delivery trucks to hybrid-electric systems. The standard FedEx trucks used in the retrofit program were 2000 or 2001 models with 300,000 to 500,000 miles driven. liters for increased power, performance and productivity.). FedEx Corp.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2009

Plants built since 2004 reduce ethanol’s life cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50-60% compared to gasoline. The paper was published in the Journal of Industrial Ecology , one of the two “gold standard” journals for LCA research. They are part of the life cycle of other products. Why all this emphasis on LCA? Dale, Ph.

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Since 2004, more than 1 million EcoFit DPFs have been put into use. This new solution, which will meet GHG and fuel efficiency standards for EPA 2017, specifically addresses the needs of medium- and heavy-duty engine customers in low emissions markets. —John Carroll, General Manager - Global On-Highway Business.

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The new plan reflects this significant progress, and updates and expands upon previous editions of the Hydrogen Posture Plan, issued in 2006 and 2004. Tags: Fuel Cells Hydrogen Hydrogen Production Hydrogen Storage Policy. Well-to-wheels greenhouse gas emissions. Source: DOE. Click to enlarge. Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program Plan.

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Based on the final Trends data through MY 2012, CO 2 emissions have decreased by 85 g/mi, or 18%, since MY 2004, and fuel economy has increased by 4.3 Light trucks (pickups, minivans/vans, and truck SUVs), accounted for 36% of all light-duty vehicle production in MY 2012, the second lowest level since 1993. mpg, or 22%.

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JULY 12, 2015

To source the new lightweight track-capable carbon fiber wheels that are standard on the new Shelby GT350R Mustang, Ford partnered with Australia-based Carbon Revolution. Carbon Revolution first began delivering composite wheels in 2004 for Formula SAE campaigns. Ford, however, wanted more of a mass-production solution.

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The measures in the proposed rule , which will be open for public comments, are designed to improve equipment reliability, and build upon enhanced industry standards for blowout preventers and blowout prevention technologies as a major focus. Require compliance with the latest industry standards contained in API Standard 53.

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(The C3 was also Citroën’s first production vehicle fitted with a stop-start system, beginning in 2004. This will be the first full production Citroën to emit less than 100 g CO 2 /km. The new C3 is fitted as standard with fuel economy assistance in the form of a gear change indicator. Earlier post.).

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50% of powertrain innovations also enabled early fulfillment of the EU6 emissions standard. The CAM study emphasized that the trend towards networking is driven by the broader range of electric car products. Dr. Stefan Bratzel, who founded the institute in April 2004. Alternative drives. Networked vehicles.

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MARCH 5, 2015

The first design win for EyeQ4 in series production has been secured for a global premium European car manufacturer for production to start in early 2018. The design was done according to the ISO-26262 standard and will provide a safety level of ASIL-B(D). Series production is supported for early 2018 start of production.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Ford Motor Company is resuming production at Cleveland Engine Plant No. The plant, idled since 2007, is ramping up pre-production of 3.5-liter liter EcoBoost V-6 engines that will be optional on the 2010 Lincoln MKS, Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and come standard on the 2010 Ford Taurus SHO. Cleveland Engine Plant No.

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Despite only having a slight bend toward female buyers globally, Mini products are often seen as feminine and are overwhelmingly bought by women in places like China. Back then, I knew several female couples that exclusively owned Subaru products. This just meant focusing on outdoorsy types with a penchant for smaller vehicles.

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IBM's essential contributions were to position the technology as suitable for wide use and to set a technology standard. The company stumbled badly, its bureaucratic approach to product development no match for a fast-moving field. Other companies, including Apple and Tandy Corp. At the outset, though, things looked rosy.

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In 2004, together with other physicians and engineers, he created a company to develop solutions based on his innovations. It resulted in a very first product, launched in 2011: MOVES, an innovative portable life support unit. military standard, verified by over twenty different tests (acoustic vibration, explosive atmosphere, etc.).

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JUNE 23, 2009

According to the study, higher fuel economy standards would benefit the Detroit 3 automakers the most. Modeling the impact of increased fuel economy standards, the study finds that an industry-wide mandated increase in fuel economy of 30% to 50% (35 miles per gallon to 40.4 mpg, but only 6% if standards remain at the mandated 35 mpg.

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Both solutions enable stop-start functionality and can help reduce the fuel consumption of a traditional internal combustion engine by 2-3% during the standard driving cycle and by up to 15% in congested urban traffic. —Valeo Group Product Marketing Director Derek de Bono. Earlier post.)

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Working with the US Department of Energy, X PRIZE will award $10 million in September 2010 to the teams that win a competition for clean, production-capable vehicles that exceed 100 MPG energy equivalent (MPGe). The Foundation is also developing a partnership for second-generation small-scale distributed biofuel production technologies.

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Despite only having a slight bend toward female buyers globally, Mini products are often seen as feminine and are overwhelmingly bought by women in places like China. Back then, I knew several lesbian couples that exclusively owned Subaru products. It’s invariably mentioned whenever they ask me about what their next vehicle should be.

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Many of the strategies employed to reduce GHG emissions will also work to meet the national ambient air quality standard for ozone in 2032. Major transportation related policies already in place are: The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). Background. —Draft Scoping Plan Update.

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Implementation dates would be staggered to coincide with the development and commercial production of these advanced technologies. Accelerating the introduction of cleaner new Tier 4 interstate line-haul locomotives to operate in California and other western states (2015-2025).

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The stunning Ford GT—which received the EyesOn Design Award at NAIAS for best production vehicle—serves as a technology showcase for top EcoBoost engine performance, aerodynamics and lightweight carbon fiber construction. Ford has been selling hybrids and, later plug-ins, since 2004. We are real focused on weight reduction.

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The government assisted the shift by giving sugar companies subsidized loans to build ethanol plants, as well as guaranteeing prices for their ethanol products. Both production and consumption of ethanol were basically flat for much of the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s. These were arguably the first flex-fuel vehicles.

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