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An MPGuino Fuel-Economy Computer with a Retro Look

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I thought briefly about purchasing a car that got better gas mileage, but it made sense first to see how much fuel economy I could eek out from the aging econobox I am now driving: a 1991 Toyota Corolla. But my car was manufactured years before OBD-II became standard. And just driving it differently could also help a great deal.

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Cummins/Peterbilt SuperTruck shows 54% improvement in fuel economy, 61% improvement in freight efficiency

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The new SuperTruck achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy. and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR, released test results showing their demonstration SuperTruck tractor-trailer achieved a 54% increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 mpg US (23.5 Click to enlarge. Cummins Inc.

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GM Korea introduces Alpheon eAssist; 25% improvement in fuel economy

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The new Alpheon eAssist, which will go on sale in November, offers improved fuel economy of 25% and reduced CO 2 emissions of 22% compared with the standard Alpheon model. The Alpheon eAssist offer fuel economy of 14.1 Vehicles and kits from GM Korea are offered in more than 150 markets on six continents. Earlier post.).

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Ford introduces new Transit family in North America; emphasis on improved fuel economy in commercial vehicle segment

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With the full size Transit, Ford is moving from an exclusively gasoline engine lineup of two V8s and a V10 in the E-Series to offering a standard 3.7-liter Ford says that the Transit will achieve an average of 25% better fuel economy and haul at least 300 pounds more than today’s E-Series. liter V6, the same 3.5-liter The all-new 3.2-liter

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Volkswagen unveils ID.6 EV in China; third ID. model on market

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The economies of scale that we have achieved allow us to offer the latest technology at an affordable price—and thus further expand our electric offensive. 4, the third member of the fully electric family is also based on the Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB). models in China, making MEB nationwide there. Like the compact ID.3

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Hydra Energy partners with Chemtrade to provide commercial truck fleets with green hydrogen below the cost of diesel

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In exchange for long-term, discounted fuel contracts with fleets, Hydra installs hydrogen-diesel co-combustion conversion kits into existing semi-trucks and provides the fueling infrastructure for green hydrogen sourced from chemical producers such as Chemtrade. Hydra pays for the truck conversion and the on-site fueling infrastructure.

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2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback to debut at New York show; 40 mpg highway

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Estimated highway fuel economy is 40 mpg US (5.88 1) and direct fuel injection give the engine ultra-quick responsiveness that’s matched to the standard 6-speed automatic transmission. The Yaris Hatchback will come equipped as standard with a Low-speed Pre-collision Safety System in both model grades (standard on the Yaris Sedan, too).

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