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Eaton launches new line of medium-duty 7-speed dual-clutch transmissions; up to 8-10% better fuel economy

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Eaton has introduced Procision, a new line of medium-duty dual-clutch transmissions, that delivers 8 to 10 percent better fuel economy than a similarly equipped vehicle with a torque converter automatic. These features can be disabled for even greater fuel economy if desired.

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Allison TC10 transmission for heavy-duty trucks showed average 5% fuel economy improvement in test fleets

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announced that test fleet users achieved an average 5% fuel economy improvement with the Allison TC10 tractor transmission over their current manual and automated manual transmissions. A five-year or 750,000 mile warranty is also offered. Allison Transmission Holdings Inc.

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Nissan introduces 2014 Pathfinder Hybrid SUV with FF hybrid system; 24% improvement in fuel economy over conventional

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Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg (9.0 Estimated city fuel economy is 25 mpg (9.4 gallon fuel tank, the same as non-hybrid models, driving range is estimated at more than 526 miles (847 km). gallon fuel tank, the same as non-hybrid models, driving range is estimated at more than 526 miles (847 km).

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EPA, DOT Propose New Fuel Economy Labels; Addressing GHG Emissions, Fuel Consumption and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are jointly proposing changes to the fuel economy labels consumers see on the window of new vehicles in dealer showrooms. Fuel Consumption: Combined city/highway gallons per 100 miles. Color is integral to the new schemes.

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Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid SUV offers 39 miles AER, 90 MPGe

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seconds—the second quickest acceleration time in the Toyota lineup—the 2021 RAV4 Prime has an estimated 39 miles of all-electric range—the highest AER of any PHEV SUV on the market. seconds—a half-second slower than the RAV4 Prime—and a 21 combined MPG fuel economy rating.

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Coltura: Federal & state EV policy & incentives must target gasoline superusers to achieve carbon emissions goals

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Advocacy group Coltura has published a report that finds converting the biggest users of gasoline to EVs in the next ten years is critical to reaching climate goals and that present EV policies are poorly suited to accomplishing that conversion. This is more than the bottom 60% of users combined. The top 20% of gasoline users burn 48%.

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Hagens Berman files class-action fuel economy and emissions lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler and Cummins over SCR defect in RAM 2500 and 3500 diesels

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The defect leads to lower fuel economy, non EPA-compliant emissions levels, and costly and frequent vehicle repairs, the complaint charges. According to the lawsuit, RAM owners report that efforts to fix the faulty emissions system significantly affect engine performance and mileage, with miles per gallon dropping as much as 25%.