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JULY 28, 2012

Seasonal ethanol emissions from North America. Numbers inset give the total North American ethanol source. Ethanol is emitted to the atmosphere by both natural and anthropogenic processes; examples of the latter include industrial processes, biomass combustion and use as a biofuel mixed with gasoline. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2012

EcoBoost delivers more torque per liter than any other gasoline engine in North America, according to Fascetti. liter EcoBoost engine has established itself as one of the most noteworthy engines of 2012. It also increases turbo mass flow, helping to spool-up the turbo. In October the 1.0-liter

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JANUARY 8, 2010

Ford will introduce nine new or upgraded engines and six new transmissions in North America this year as part of a five-year effort to overhaul its entire global powertrain portfolio. One of the advanced and fuel-efficient North American powertrains will be the 2012 Ford Focus’ all-new normally aspirated 2.0-liter

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will present the global debut of the new Outlander SUV plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) at the 2012 Paris Motor Show later this month. liter 4-cylinder MIVEC gasoline engine, has a targeted fuel economy in excess of 61 km/liter (143.5 mpg US, 1.6 Series Hybrid Mode. Parallel Hybrid Mode.

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APRIL 20, 2011

The 2012 Mazda3 made its US debut at the New York International Auto Show; the face-lifted 2012 Mazda3 is also the first application in North America of Mazda’s SKYACTIV fuel-saving and performance-oriented technologies, achieving 40 mpg US on the highway.

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DECEMBER 14, 2011

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. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.;

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AUGUST 1, 2011

will incorporate its SKYACTIV technologies (earlier post ) in a new model of the Mazda3 subcompact to be released in the North American market in the second half of the current fiscal year, which ends March 2012. Mazda also plans to release a new model of its CX-5 sport utility vehicle with SkyActiv technologies in 2012.

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APRIL 13, 2013

Among the findings were: The plug-ins achieved an average 46% reduction in fuel consumption compared to conventional gasoline vehicle of similar size with an average charging frequency of 1.1 Up to 61% of CO 2 emissions can be reduced compared to conventional gasoline cars of similar size. times a day. times a day.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The powertrain lineup in this round of updates—the third since the model was fully redesigned in 2012—adopts new technologies, including a cylinder deactivation system for the SKYACTIV-G 2.5-liter liter gasoline engine, to improve superior fuel efficiency. In addition, the SKYACTIV-G 2.5T

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OCTOBER 17, 2011

(KMI) and El Paso Corporation on Sunday announced a definitive agreement whereby KMI will acquire all of the outstanding shares of EP in a transaction that will create the largest midstream and the fourth-largest energy company in North America with an enterprise value of approximately $94 billion and 80,000 miles of pipelines.

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JANUARY 2, 2013

Pike’s projected vehicle sales by electrified drivetrain, European markets: 2012–2020. of the market in Europe in 2012 to 4% in 2020. With fuel prices significantly higher than in North America for many years, small, efficient gasoline- and diesel-engine cars have led European sales figures. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 4, 2011

However, while Mazda plans to offer hybrid vehicles in the medium-term, its engineers are pushing hard to increase the efficiencies of both the gasoline and diesel platforms, moving toward what they call “the ideal Internal Combustion Engine.” including body, chassis, suspension) will then first appear in the new CX-5 in 2012.

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JULY 6, 2012

between 2012 and 2019, reaching 3.2 million vehicles in 2012). Aside from Asia Pacific: In North America, the truck segment leads the LD NGV market because the. annually in North America, according to Pike. In Latin America, the consumer market is. million LD NGVs on the road by 2019.

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JUNE 2, 2011

Ford had previewed the small EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection unit, and had confirmed it for production, at Auto China 2010 in Beijing. liter gasoline engines. It will also play an important role in North America. Full volume production is slated for the first quarter of 2012. Ford is adding a 1.0-liter

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APRIL 4, 2012

For North America, the 2014 Mazda6 will feature a SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine and be available with two transmissions, the SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual and SKYACTIV-Drive six-speed automatic. The global lineup of the all-new Mazda6 is expected to make its world debut at the upcoming 2012 Paris Motor Show in late September.

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APRIL 3, 2019

Gasoline engine-powered models as well as the standard hybrid are available with all-wheel drive. liter EcoBoost debuts cylinder deactivation, a Ford first for North America, which senses when one cylinder isn’t needed and shuts it down automatically. Between 2004 and 2012, 114,000 Escape Hybrids were sold. The all-new 1.5-liter

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DECEMBER 21, 2012

the slow growth of BEVs in the United States (the largest market for PEVs) in 2012 and the postponement of some vehicle launches, the research firm noted. However, Pike still anticipates 39% CAGR (compound annual growth rate) between 2012 and 2020. North America Economics. annually across the world; gasoline is.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

In addition to the ongoing strength in the European market and India (the second-largest diesel market after Europe, Bosch sees potential strength in North America and China. In 2012, one of every two new diesel vehicles in the world (passenger cars and commercial vehicles) was registered in Europe.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Waste generated by the facility, which manufactures all Volvo trucks sold in North America, is now recycled, composted or converted to electricity. Conserving 434,291 gallons of gasoline, or. NRV began in 2003 by first identifying and evaluating all solid and liquid waste streams within the plant.

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AUGUST 5, 2011

This much we know already: Tesla Motors will build battery packs and electric drive systems for the upcoming 2012 Toyota RAV4 EV electric crossover. Would it be the Canadian factory that builds standard gasoline RAV4s for North America, or the cavernous Tesla Motors plant in Fremont.

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AUGUST 8, 2012

Icom North America, a developer and manufacturer of liquid-injection propane (autogas) systems for commercial and consumer vehicles, has received 17 new US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications for its patented JTG II Propane Liquid Injection bi-fuel systems. It is designed specifically for use with OEM gasoline engines.

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This test marks the first time the vehicle will be running in North America. The battery-electric model offers the same versatility, functionality and roominess as its gasoline-powered sibling. From 2005 to 2012, the introduction of this type of vehicle in the fleet enabled the company to save nearly 2.4

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MAY 11, 2012

The company—the largest private provider of multiple modes of transportation in North America—is converting 300 of its taxis nationwide from gasoline to propane autogas. Veolia Transportation is launching Baltimore’s first propane autogas taxi fleet. —Mark Joseph, CEO and Vice Chairman of Veolia Transportation.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

As of the end of October 2012, there are 19 TMC-produced hybrid passenger car models and one plug-in hybrid vehicle model available in approximately 80 countries and regions around the world. Furthermore, Toyota estimates that its hybrid vehicles have saved approximately 11 million liters of gasoline (approximately 2.9

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

announced that its cumulative worldwide sales of hybrid vehicles surpassed 1 million units as of the end of September 2012. 15 mode with a 5-speed MT vehicle—at the time the world’s highest fuel economy among all mass-production gasoline-powered vehicles. Accord Hybrid (North America only). Honda Motor Co.,

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

million for 2013, up more than 60% from 2012. Ford says its EcoBoost engines deliver up to 20% better fuel economy than larger-displacement gasoline engines. In North America, internal Ford data shows that the EcoBoost engine is now the most recognized fuel-efficient engine among consumers. liter three-cylinder; 1.5-liter,

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APRIL 10, 2014

In July of 2012, Allison Transmission invested in a non-controlling equity stake in Odyne Systems, LLC. The Odyne plug-in hybrid drive system reduces fleet operating and maintenance costs, and depending on duty cycle, enables large trucks to obtain fuel economy improvements of up to 50% compared to traditional diesel or gasoline engines.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Ford confirmed that it is on track to deliver five electrified vehicles for launch in North America by 2012 and European markets by 2013, the C-MAX hybrids among them. The current-generation Fusion Hybrid can operate in gasoline-saving electric mode up to 47 mph (76 km/h) under certain conditions for short distances.

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MARCH 7, 2012

As part of the newly announced partnership collaboration, beginning in the fall of 2012 GE will provide more than 250 modular and standardized CNG compression stations for NGV (natural gas vehicle) infrastructure. The fuel dispenses at a rate of about 7 gasoline gallon equivalent per minute. gasoline gallon equivalent.

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MAY 22, 2012

Sales of the Prius began in North America, Europe and elsewhere in 2000. As of April 30, 2012, TMC calculates that TMC hybrid vehicles, since 1997, have led to approximately 26 million fewer tons of CO 2 emissions than would have been emitted by gasoline-powered vehicles of similar size and driving performance.

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JANUARY 23, 2012

The effective date for the all-equity merger was 1 January 2012. Butanol is also a superior biofuel and can directly replace gasoline as a fuel. In North America, the focus is on both starch-based and cellulosic feedstocks. Butyl acrylates are also used in the $700 billion global plastics and polymers market.

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MAY 25, 2010

The technology development center is due to be commissioned by mid-2012. Such facilities are already in place in Europe, North America, South America, Japan and Korea. The centre will be built close to Umicore’s current automotive catalyst production facility in Suzhou.

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MARCH 14, 2012

liter, turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine to power the DeltaWing car as it races at the Le Mans 24 Hours (16-17 June). Nissan is becoming a founding partner in DeltaWing Le Mans project ( earlier post ) and will provide an advanced and efficient Nissan 1.6-liter, Basically, we’re able to use a 1.6

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Chrysler plans to initiate fleet-wide integration of this fuel-saving start/stop technology on a global basis, including certain models in North America. In 2012, 26 percent of our vehicles incorporated a 4-cylinder engine, as compared to 24 percent in 2011 and 19 percent in 2010. —Chrysler S-1.

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AUGUST 23, 2013

. “ If we are going to reward efficiency, and that’s the goal ,” said Joe Jacuzzi, Chief Communications Officer, Audi of America in opening remarks, “ then diesel really needs a fair shot. Not only is it more powerful and contains up to 30% better efficiency than traditional gasoline, etc. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

liter engine in the Focus in Europe in early 2012 with 100 PS (99 hp, 74 kW) and 120 PS (118 hp, 88 kW) and 5-speed and 6-speed manual transmissions respectively. Ultimately, this all-new engine will be made available in Ford models in North America, China and in other regions. Ford will introduce two versions of the 1.0-liter

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APRIL 23, 2010

Ford is previewing its smallest-yet EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine—and confirming it for production—at Auto China 2010 in Beijing. liter three-cylinder gasoline engine is engineered to bring the EcoBoost promise for fuel efficiency to small cars with compact engine compartments. The 3-cylinder, 1.0L

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