Green Car Congress
JUNE 24, 2013
FedEx is also working with XL Hybrids, a developer of low-cost hybrid electric powertrain system, to convert ten conventionally-powered panel vans into more fuel-efficient, hybrid vehicles. In 2008, FedEx Corp. In 2008, FedEx Corp.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 17, 2010
The move to greater fuel economy means greater labor content per vehicle and higher employment across the fleet. By 2020, the US job gain relative to 2008 could be as little as 49,000 or more than 150,000. But the size and ultimate realization of that opportunity depends partly on the decisions of US policymakers.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 6, 2013
Monthly fuel economy of the retrofitted Honda Civic during the first 9 months of the fleet test. DOE researchers attributed the significant fuel economy reduction for May, June, and July as most likely being due to significant mountain driving and the likely use of the vehicle’s air conditioning. Source: DOE.
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 15, 2016
Conversely, moving the center of the eccentric journal downward raises the compression ratio. In 2008, a team from Renault and Nissan published a study on the application of the use of this VCR technology for HCCI combustion in a diesel engine.). Hiyoshi et al. 2006) Click to enlarge. Croguennec, S. Hiyoshi, R., Takemura, S.,
Green Car Congress
JULY 31, 2009
Improvements result from an optimistic scenario achieving doubling of new vehicle fuel economy in 2035 from today’s value. For transportation, the report concludes that petroleum will continue to be an indispensable transportation fuel during the time periods considered. million barrels per day in 2008) will be challenging.
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
HHS says that its system is expected to deliver at least a 40% improvement in fuel economy made possible through regenerating braking energy that is then used during acceleration. The first conversion of the partnership is already underway, a MY 2002 CNG Chevrolet HD 2500 provided by Denver International Airport. Genesis of HHS.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 23, 2010
The demonstration plant, located at Virent's facilities in Madison, Wisconsin, is the latest step in a joint biogasoline research and development effort, announced by both companies in March 2008. The biogasoline fuel molecules have higher energy content than ethanol and deliver better fuel economy. Earlier post.)
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