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DTM trialing lower-carbon high-performance racing fuel with Audi and Aston Martin

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As a result, it has a carbon footprint more than 30% lower than gasoline manufactured entirely from petroleum. Audi will use its 2017 Audi RS 5 DTM race-taxi, fitted with an additional passenger seat; R-Motorsport will use an Aston Martin Vantage GT4 race car. It’s great that motorsport is once again playing a pioneering role.

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Honda introduces “Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem” at CES 2017; Honda Riding Assist, NeuV concept w/ AI emotion engine

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Honda unveiled its Cooperative Mobility Ecosystem concept at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, connecting artificial intelligence, robotics and big data to transform the mobility experience of the future. These demonstrations will be the first conducted with infrastructure partners Gilbarco Veeder-Root (fuel pumps) and IPS Group (smart parking meters).

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6

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Cummins to begin electrified powertrain delivery in 2019; alternative fuels and power, digitalization

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The Company is also developing high efficiency gasoline technology that can deliver diesel-like performance and durability, meeting the most stringent emission requirements while maintaining competitive fuel economy. Digitalization, data & analytics.

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Mazda unveiling KAI Concept with SKYACTIV-X SPCCI engine; more details on the technology

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At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda is introducing the KAI CONCEPT compact hatchback ( earlier post ), powered by the next-generation SKYACTIV-X spark-controlled compression-ignition (SPCCI) gasoline engine ( earlier post ), SKYACTIV-Vehicle Architecture and a more mature expression of the KODO design language. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Global Bioenergies to take part in three more H2020 projects; second-, third-generation feedstocks for isobutene production

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million REWOFUEL project to demonstrate the production of isobutene-derived gasoline and jetfuel from wood residuals. In 2017, Global Bioenergies acquired Syngip, a small Dutch company involved in third-generation processes ( earlier post ). Earlier this week, Global Bioenergies announced it is leading the €19.7-million Earlier post.).

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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning First Drive: Ford’s most valued model is now electric

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Lower-line Lightnings use the 12-inch horizontal display from high-end gasoline F-150s. We surmise Ford was startled at the degree to which this idea propelled the truck’s popularity. Still, it’s a use for EVs that gasoline trucks can’t duplicate, one that justifiably seized public attention. Photos by John Voelcker.

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