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JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2010

President Obama’s announcement of the first-ever national policy to increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution from medium- and heavy-duty trucks for model years 2014-2018. Workshops have been held and more are planned for the summer of 2010. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Economy Standards California 225

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2010

Renault held a “2010 Environment Workshop” last week to showcase its progress across its range of vehicles’ full lifecycle through the Renault eco² program. combined with fuel consumption of an engine of its size. Low pressure EGR (exhaust gas recirculation). Lower pressure EGR (exhaust gas recirculation). Select Engines.

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Environment Engine 2010 Parts 230

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MARCH 22, 2013

In addition there are two gas engines, adaptable to run on biogas, compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied LNG. 410 hp fuel-saver with only SCR. A fixed-geometry turbocharger and an electric intake throttle are used. A basic version of Scania Opticruise is an additional option for maximum fuel economy.

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Fuel Exhaust Economy Engine 275

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JULY 3, 2017

This includes near-term opportunities like using Global Positioning System to optimize truck routing, as well as real-time feedback devices that monitor the on-road fuel economy of trucks. Achieving stronger cuts in fuel use, carbon dioxide and pollutant emissions requires the use of hybrids and zero emission trucks.

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Oil Transportation Alternative Fuels Fuel Economy 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2011

the step-by-step introduction of electrification to SKYACTIV internal combustion engines: stop-start, followed by regenerative braking, followed by electric motor drive technologies. Raising the compression ratio in a gasoline engine increases its thermal efficiency, thus improving fuel economy. Although downsizing—i.e.,

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Mazda Engine Gasoline Diesel 322

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2010

As a result, a fuel tax would be a useful instrument for motivating motorists to reduce their vehicles’ emissions. Gasoline taxes may be inadequate to pay for transportation infrastructure as fuel economy improves and the link between fuel consumption and road usage weakens. —Huang et al.

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Transportation Fuel Tax Tax Gasoline-Electric 199