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Report: Suzuki to introduce Swift-based PHEV in 2013

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will begin selling a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle as early as 2013. It will also use a gasoline engine to generate electricity. The hybrid will likely be priced 500,000 yen higher than the gasoline-powered Swift, but the price tag will not exceed 2 million yen [US$24,900]. The Nikkei reports that Suzuki Motor Corp.

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Update on ALTe; EREV powertrain company tracking for production-caliber units by December, production ramp in 1Q 2013

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Extended range electric vehicle powertrain company ALTe ( earlier post ) is tracking to produce a limited number of production-caliber vehicle powertrains by December, and plans to ramp up production in the first quarter of 2013, said CEO John Thomas in a recent interview with Green Car Congress. Earlier post.)

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EIA: China promoting both fuel efficiency and alternative-fuel vehicles to curb growing oil use

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Consumption of gasoline in China grew from 0.9 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). China vehicle sales and gasoline consumption. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge. l/100 km) by 2015 and 47 miles per gallon (5.0

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FCA approving use of E15 in MY 2016 vehicles

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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is approving the use of E15 (15% ethanol and 85% gasoline) in its model year (MY) 2016 Chrysler/Fiat, Jeep, Dodge and Ram vehicles. FCA customers will be afforded a benefit that will likely lower their weekly motor fuel bill: the freedom to choose what fuel to put into their vehicles.

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BP acquiring upstream portion of Clean Energy’s renewable gas business for $155M

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As a fuel for natural gas vehicle fleets, including heavy-duty trucks, it is estimated to result in 70% lower greenhouse gas emissions than from equivalent gasoline- or diesel-fueled vehicles. Renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel—biomethane—is produced entirely from organic waste.

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Refreshed 2014 Toyota Yaris features revamped 1.0L engine with switching between Atkinson and Otto cycles; new hybrid

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gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015. Mass-produced gasoline engines on average have a thermal efficiency of between 30 and 35%, Toyota said.). liter gasoline engine and 1.4-liter share of the total market in 2013. A 4-cylinder, 1.33-liter

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Toyota goes all hybrid for Frankfurt Motor Show; Yaris Hybrid-R concept, fuel cell update

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At the upcoming 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Toyota stand will be devoted entirely to hybrids, the company says. As of the end of July 2013, Toyota Motor Corporation has sold more 5.5 TMG developed the TMG Yaris R1A specifically to provide an affordable entry into rallying. liter gasoline-engined, three-door Yaris.

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