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Shell Starship 3.0 to use Cummins X15N natural gas engine running on RNG

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mpg in the 2018 run with Starship 1.0. The truck will showcase how fleets today can reduce their energy usage and carbon emissions, without losing focus on the cost of their operations. The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) will again monitor and verify the results. In its 2021 run, Starship 2.0 achieved 10.8

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UMTRI study finds total cost of ownership of diesels in US often much less than gasoline counterparts

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Though there are some exceptions to these positive results for some of the diesel versions of vehicles from a total-cost-of-ownership perspective, the overall direction of the results supports the idea that diesel vehicles are competitive within the U.S. The percentages are even higher after five years of ownership. Belzowski 2015.

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Study concludes US CAFE regulation can accelerate EV market penetration

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In a study published in the journal Energy Policy , the researchers developed an agent-based model to estimate the potential future market shares of EVs considering the existing inherent uncertainties under different policy scenarios, including the current footprint-based CAFE regulation. —Sen et al. Click to enlarge.

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2018 Toyota AYGO mid-lifecycle update features enhanced 1.0L engine; Euro 6d-TEMP-compliant; up to 61.8 mpg

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Toyota Motor is introducing a mid-lifecycle model change for the AYGO, its successful A-segment entry in the European market. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 93 g/km. mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of only 86 g/km1. l/100 km (56 mpg US) and generates CO 2 emissions of 95 g/km. Through significant improvements to the 1.0-liter,

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Drive Notes: 2024 Nissan Versa SR

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The high cost of new cars is often bemoaned by consumers and keyboard warriors such as us alike. On a MPG basis, fuel economy is excellent. While the MPG numbers are great, the range stunk, presumably due to a small fuel tank. Sticker prices are high these days, no doubt. Is the Versa a good entry-level ride or a penalty box?

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Toyota Yaris named 2021 European Car of the Year; 80% choose hybrid powertrain

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Overall efficiency increased by 20%, which typically would be at the cost of performance. mpg US), a 20% improvement. Furthermore, the European Car of the Year jury particularly appreciated Toyota’s success in re-igniting passion for the hot hatch market across Europe with the launch of the GR Yaris. l/100km (63.5

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Battery cost makes affordable Toyota EV unlikely, exec says

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Some automakers are launching small, affordable EVs for the European market, but Toyota currently has no plans to follow them, Andrea Carlucci, the automaker’s European development boss, said. At this time, Toyota has many affordable high-mpg vehicles with all-wheel drive , which has been a niche resulting in strong sales.