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GM, Ford R&D execs stress importance of improved, advanced fuels for future engine efficiency gains, GHG goals

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Meeting regulatory targets while keeping vehicles affordable will require the synergistic integration of fuels and engine technologies, he noted. Thomas McCarthy, Chief Engineer for Powertrain Research & Advanced Engineering at Ford, took a longer-range perspective, looking out to requirements for 2050.

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Hilux, Ranger EV ute conversions by Roev from $47,990 as company confirms 2023 production

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As well as conversions of new Ford Rangers and Toyota Hiluxes – the two top selling utes in the country – which will be priced from $47,990 (plus the cost of the ute), Roev is gearing up for EV conversions of the same utes with build dates as far back as 2016. 2023 Roev electric Toyota HiLux.

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Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

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In August 2016, DOE announced funding of up to $7 million further to support the initiative. What fuel and engine combinations are sustainable, affordable, and scalable? With the 2016 start date, that gives the team three years to complete the R&D efforts in this area. How do engine parameters affect efficiency?

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Jitendra EV announces new upgrades for JMT Model – ET Auto

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Its features include customizable options like fixed or detachable batteries, with a dual battery design for extended range and a single battery option for cost-effectiveness. It caters to businesses seeking a balance between range, cost efficiency, safety, and battery longevity.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

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The Cadillac Converj extended-range electric vehicle Concept uses the Voltec platform. mpg in 2016, GM’s short term answer is to get greater mileage out of existing gasoline engine technologies. Build better products. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. With CAFE’s renewed emphasis on fuel economy, from 26 mpg in 2010 to 35.5

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4 more cities sign Global Clean Bus Declaration raising total to >40K ultra-low emission buses by 2020; London to trial BYD electric double-decker

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There will be 800 New Routemasters on London’s streets by 2016 and they will reduce CO 2 emissions in the Capital by around 27,500 tonnes a year. This is part of the Mayor’s plan to halve NO x emissions from the bus fleet by the end of his term in office in 2016, compared to 2008. Earlier post.)

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California Air Resources Board releases proposed Advanced Clean Car package: LEV III, GHG and ZEV rules to transform the California fleet; ZEVs and TZEVs to be 15+% of new vehicle sales by 2025

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The proposed GHG emission standards would reduce new passenger vehicle carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from their model year 2016 levels by approximately 34% by model year 2025, from about 251 to about 166 gCO 2 /mile, based on the projected mix of vehicles sold in California. The range of credits reflects the utility of the vehicle (i.e.