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ANSI to develop roadmap of standards and codes for EVs at scale

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A one-hour virtual kick-off event providing more details will be held 15 June 2022, at 12 noon Eastern. Outputs of the EVSP in the 2011-2014 timeframe included a Standardization Roadmap for Electric Vehicles (Version 2.0, May 2013) , a Progress Report (November 2014) against same, and a Standards Compendium. Register here.

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China Yuchai LNG engine powers the “Fuel Efficient Heavy-Duty Truck of the Year 2014” in China

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China Yuchai International announced that a “K-Gold” model C&C truck equipped with the YC6K1340N liquid natural gas (LNG) engine has won the “Fuel Efficient Heavy-Duty Truck of the Year 2014” at China’s largest annual commercial vehicle event. Ltd, a company jointly established by China International Marine Containers Group Ltd.

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New PSA 1.2-liter 3-cylinder turbo takes International Engine of Year category award

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liter category International Engine of the Year 2015 earlier this month. liter TSI Twincharger (2014-2006) by 69 points, have already rolled off the production line at the Française de Mécanique plant in Douvrin, France. —German journalist Thomas Imhof, a judge for the International Engine of the Year 2015. liter to 1.4-liter

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International team sequences Eucalyptus genome; potential for improving biofuel and biomaterial production

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An international team of researchers has sequenced the genome of the eucalyptus tree ( Eucalyptus grandis ) and published the analysis in an open access paper in the journal Nature. 2014) “The genome of Eucalyptus grandis,” Nature doi: 10.1038/nature13308. —Gerald Tuskan, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. —Alexander Myburg.

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Infiniti to introduce hybrid version of 2014 QX60 crossover; first application of new FF-Hybrid system

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will introduce a new gasoline-electric hybrid version of the QX60 crossover into the US lineup this summer, following its world debut at the upcoming New York International Auto Show. More information about the 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid will be available following its official media unveiling on 27 March. Infiniti Motor Company Ltd.

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UK LowCVP seeking nominations for Low Carbon Champions Awards

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There are seven categories, covering areas ranging from cars to innovations, and the winners will be announced at a new event on Wednesday 10 September 2014. Short-listed nominations will receive a complementary place for a representative at the LCV 2014 dinner, courtesy of the LowCVP.

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2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee offers new 3.0L EcoDiesel V-6 and 8-speed for 30 mpg highway

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Among the many features of the new 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee—introduced at the Detroit Auto Show—two in particular contribute to significantly improved fuel economy and driving performance: an optional new 3.0-liter 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Click to enlarge. That powertrain delivers 30 mpg (7.8 Click to enlarge.

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