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US Refiner Converting Fleet to Hybrids and Diesels

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has launched a new initiative to convert its 170-vehicle fleet to hybrid and clean diesel vehicles. Alon markets gasoline and diesel products under the FINA brand name and is a leading producer of asphalt. Independent refiner Alon USA Energy, Inc. Alon USA Energy, Inc.,

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Ford doubles electric drive market share in US from 2012 to 2013; surging with plug-in hybrids

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Data: EDTA, Ford Motor. Ford Motor Company’s C-platform electric drive strategy has driven an increase in Ford’s overall electric drive market share (hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric) from 7.3% We can take Fusion, we can offer it as a hybrid, a plug-in hybrid, and as an EcoBoost. Click to enlarge. Data: Ford.

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Ford builds 2-millionth EcoBoost engine, with take rates growing globally; expected to exceed Ford’s global diesel production

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Ford Motor Company reported that it has built its two-millionth EcoBoost engine since the launch of the line in 2009. With customer demand exceeding its initial projections, Ford now expects EcoBoost production to exceed its global diesel engine production. liter EcoBoost option in a segment that traditionally favors diesel engines.

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Mercedes-Benz launches new S-Class with hybrid, diesel, gasoline models; 59 mpg PHEV model to come

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On a larger efficiency scale, the new S-Class in its first year will offer two hybrid versions, a gasoline model and a diesel variant: the S 400 HYBRID, S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, S 500, and S 350 BlueTEC. liter four-cylinder diesel engine developing 150 kW (204 hp) with a hybrid module. sensor fusion. S 350 BlueTEC.

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New Ford Mondeo to offer new high-power diesel, 1L EcoBoost, hybrid model, pedestrian detection technology

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Ford Motor Company announced that the all-new Ford Mondeo (which is badged as Fusion in the US) in Europe will offer a new high-power diesel engine in addition to a new 1.0L The high-powered diesel will be available in early 2015. liter diesel engine with anticipated class-leading diesel CO 2 emissions of 94 g/km.

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Daimler launches sale of New Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid Truck

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The light duty truck, which celebrated its world premiere at the Tokyo Motor Show in November 2011, will also be introduced by Fuso in Europe and other international markets in the third quarter of this year. The new Canter Eco Hybrid at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2011. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) km/liter (30 mpg US, 7.8

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Ford unveils 2015 Edge; new EcoBoosts for N. America, diesels for Europe

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The 2015 Edge, now based on the same global platform as the Ford Fusion, will feature three engine options in North America, two of which are new powerplants: a standard twin-scroll 2.0-liter The engine draws its design from the best of the efficient Ford EcoBoost lineup, along with the durability of Ford Super Duty Power Stroke diesel.

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