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Suzuki reports fuel economy testing irregularities in Japan but says no need to amend values

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Suzuki reviewed the measuring process of driving resistance of all 16 models currently available for sale in Japan. Jimny(Running change in 2010). Swift(Launched on 18 September 2010). Jimny Sierra(Running change in 2010). The issues do not apply to products sold under the Suzuki badge outside of Japan.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. Change in Adjusted fuel economy, weight, and horsepower for MY 1975-2013. mpg, or 22%.

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Nissan to Introduce New V-Platform and All-New Global Compact Car at Geneva 2010

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Nissan will reveal its new V-Platform technology and an all-new global compact car employing that technology at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010. In other words, Nissan’s objective is to build a series of models on the same platform at three overseas production sites for sale in more than 160 countries. Click to enlarge.

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Honda To Preview New Small Car At 2010 Thai Motor Expo

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At the start of the year Honda unveiled a concept vehicle previewing a new economy car the company was developing specifically for emerging markets and scheduled for sale in 2011. The concept was the simply titled the Honda New Small Concept and it featured a fairly conventional hatchback design with enough space to seat five.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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To legislate to ensure only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale, preventing 8,000 tonnes of harmful particulate matter from entering the atmosphere each year. In future only the cleanest domestic fuels will be available for sale. Air quality strategies for all major English ports.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. Optimized gear ratios enabling improvement in fuel economy. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7

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Lawrence Livermore publishes state-by-state energy/water Sankey diagrams

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These diagrams depict energy use and water flow during the year 2010, the latest year for which comprehensive data is available. There are a number of major interactions between energy and water supplies, infrastructures and disposition across the economy. coal, natural gas, geothermal and nuclear) into electricity.

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