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ORNL researchers use stop-light cameras to reduce fuel consumption of less-efficient vehicles via traffic management

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Approximately 6 billion gallons of fuel are wasted in the US each year as vehicles wait at stop lights or sit in dense traffic with engines idling, according to US Department of Energy estimates. Gebru had used the AlexNet convolutional neural network for her project, so the team decided to try adapting it, too.

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Chrysler unveils 2013 Ram with array of new systems focused on fuel economy

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liter Pentastar V-6 engine (Ward’s 10 Best Engines Award two years in a row) with variable-valve timing (VVT) offers best-in-class standard 305 hp (227 kW), with 269 lb-ft (365 N·m) of torque and best-in-class fuel economy for V-6 trucks, according to Chrysler. Specific fuel economy figures are note available yet.)

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EPA: US greenhouse gases up 2% in 2013; increased coal consumption, cool winter

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in 2013, representing 33% of CO 2 emissions, 21% of CH 4 emissions, and 45% of N 2 O emissions from fossil fuel combustion, respectively. CO 2 emissions from passenger cars and light-duty trucks peaked at 1,181.2 The transportation end-use sector accounted for 1,743.0 MMT CO 2 Eq. CO 2 emissions from LDVs totaled 1,028.0 Data Explorer.

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Road Test: 2024 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Mild Hybrid

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The mild hybrid electric motor boosts the gasoline engine when accelerating and modestly helps with fuel economy. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Your numbers may differ. coefficient of drag.

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Ford reveals redesigned 2015 Ford Focus with 1.0L EcoBoost engine option

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EcoBoost technology combines smaller-displacement engines with turbocharging, direct injection, variable valve timing and proprietary Ford software to bring customers outstanding performance and fuel economy. Ford EcoBoost engines can deliver significantly better fuel economy than larger-displacement gasoline engines.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

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kW onboard charger with LED indicator status lights. The LED Active Bending head and fog lights turn up to 15 degrees at speeds of up to 25 mph, illuminating curves. What you can control is the excellent sound system that has Spotify downloaded and doesn’t require an account to use. Battery and Charging. Speak to me.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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Details are on the VinFast website with easy steps to order the charger and arrange for installation and how to download the app and use the public chargers. Beginning by downloading the VinFast app. This eliminates needing to download each participating charge company’s app, which makes charging significantly simpler.