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2016 Ford Explorer SUV replaces 2.0L EcoBoost with new 2.3L EcoBoost unit; more power and torque, same fuel economy expected

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EcoBoost four-cylinder it replaces, with no compromise in fuel economy anticipated. While EPA results are not yet certified, Ford anticipates no sacrifice in overall fuel efficiency. Ford Explorer is built in North America at Chicago Assembly Plant, as well as in Venezuela and now, Russia. Click to enlarge.

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GM to double models with 40 mpg highway or better by 2017; ongoing manufacturing efficiency improvements

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GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report. to reflect this change.

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Ford unveils new 2015 Focus four-door sedan; 1.0L EcoBoost with start/stop comes to US model

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US EPA fuel economy ratings are not yet available. Facilities in Germany, the United States, Russia, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan and Argentina have a combined capacity to build more than 1.5 liter EcoBoost engine with a new six-speed manual transmission and standard Auto Start-Stop feature in the US-spec Focus.

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Devil in the Details: World Leaders Scramble To Salvage and Shape Copenhagens UNFCCC Climate Summit

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2 ] Rasmussen’s “one agreement, two steps” plan was quickly endorsed by US President Obama, as well as Australia’s Prime Minister Rudd and Russia’s President Medvedev, all of whom were present at the APEC summit. Earlier post.). We have got to provide some money to help that.

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Separate MIT, IEA reports both outline major expansion in role of natural gas; caution on climate benefits

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Unlike other fossil fuels, natural gas plays a major role in most sectors of the modern economy—power generation, industrial, commercial and residential. tcm, about three times the current production of Russia. It is clean and flexible. Pipeline safety technologies should be included in natural gas RD&D programs.

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Bentley introduces its first diesel: Bentayga Diesel with 48V system & electric supercharger

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Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) is also featured on the Bentayga. EPAS also features a variable rack ratio, permitting light and fast steering while manoeuvring at low speeds, as well as a more subdued response for excellent stability at high speeds.

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EPA Reinstates California’s Authority To Set Stricter Auto Pollution Standards

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reinstated California’s authority to set its own motor vehicle pollution standards, the LA Times reported yesterday.

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