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American Le Mans Series Introduces Green Dream Team

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It has resulted in the sports car series approving and racing five alternative fuels by all competitors in its field. He is a leading voice worldwide on environmental issues as they pertain to alternative fuels and energies. This season, he drives for G-Oil’s Green Earth Team Gunnar in the new LMP Challenge class.

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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. The majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies, the report observed.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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Technological innovation is a major driving force behind the recent improvements in CO 2 emissions and fuel economy, and the majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. Chrysler-Fiat had the highest CO 2 emissions and lowest fuel economy, followed by Daimler.

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Road Test: 2022 Ford Escape PHEV Titanium FWD

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But more than the savings is the satisfaction of driving past gasoline stations as you go about your daily routine knowing the Escape PHEV is reducing the need for imported oil. And the rest : Flash Drive: 2023 Mazda CX-50. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5. A contender in a crowded field. Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., The hundreds of thousands of new cars being added every year to roads in China could further damage already shaky air quality if they are oil-based vehicles. Great Wall Motor Co.,

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

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The “wet” part of the Santa Fe’s DCT means it uses oil to improve lubrication and cooling. A “dry” DCT does not use oil, but is the more fuel efficient of the two types. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Mazda Ford Partner was reported to be developing Series PHEV based on Mazda 5 MPV platform. I believe strongly that this country has to get off oil," he says, sitting beside a massive V-16 engine on display in his office. if you really want to go for any alternative vehicle -- now that battery technology is so much better.

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