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Mack Granite CNG truck exclusively equipped with Allison’s 4500 Rugged Duty Series transmission

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When Mack set out to develop a vehicle for refuse collection customers seeking an alternative fuel solution, they were able to pair the proven 4500 RDS transmission with a 320-horsepower Cummins L9N engine. —Rohan Barua, Vice President, North America Sales, Global Channel and Aftermarket, Allison Transmission

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US EPA rates Nissan LEAF fuel economy as 99 mpg-equivalent (combined); 73-mile range

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The new fuel economy label also notes consumption of 34 kWh per 100 miles. EPA fuel economy label for the LEAF. The label also puts the LEAF as best in the mid-size car class in terms of fuel economy, greenhouse gas emissions, and emissions of criteria pollutants. Click to enlarge.

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DOE announces $59M to accelerate advanced vehicle technologies research

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Projects will develop innovative powertrain systems that combine advanced materials that reduce weight and enable higher engine temperatures with new combustion strategies to improve vehicle fuel economy. Topic 6: Technology Integration (up to $17.5

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UPS Sets New Automotive Goal to Improve Package Delivery Fleet Fuel Economy a Total of 20% from 2000 to 2020

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UPS is targeting a 20% improvement in fuel economy for its US package delivery fleet from 2000 to 2020. Alternative fuel technology and vehicle deployments also improve UPS’fuel efficiency. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) The hybrid drive system, developed by Eaton Corp. Earlier post.).

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Navigant forecasts global road transportation energy consumption to increase 25% by 2035; 84% from conventional fuels

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Navigant also projects that investments in alternative fuel and fuel efficiency improvements will reduce annual energy consumption in the United States year-over-year. In contrast, energy consumption will grow in developing regions, particularly in Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

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Allison Transmission introduces more fuel-efficient xFE transmission models for buses; up to 7% improvement

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announced a new series of bus transmissions that incorporate the latest advances in fuel economy technology. Referred to as xFE, designating extra fuel economy, the fully automatic bus transmissions have demonstrated improvements up to 7% in addition to the company’s FuelSense features. Allison Transmission Holdings Inc.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Earlier post.).

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