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Cummins Begins Production of First EPA Tier 4 Interim Engines; Up to 5% Improved Fuel Efficiency

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EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage IIIB emissions standards and effect dates vary by power category. has begun production and supply of the first EPA Tier 4 Interim and EU Stage IIIB certified engines and aftertreatment for early installation by off-highway equipment customers. Source: Cummins. Click to enlarge. Cummins Inc.

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EC sets out strategy to cut CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles; short-term focus on measurement and reporting

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Heavy-duty trucks, buses and coaches would use less fuel and emit lower amounts of carbon dioxide under a strategy adopted by the European Commission. This holistic approach is not strictly comparable with that of the US and Japan, the Commission said. Europe Fuel Efficiency Heavy-duty Policy'

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Tenneco showcasing new large engine SCR system for marine applications

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Tenneco will showcase its complete urea-dosing control, fluid handling and catalyst solution for selective catalytic reduction (SCR) aftertreatment at the 2015 BariShip Maritime Fair in Imabari, Japan, 21-23 May. Click to enlarge.

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Mazda Launches Next-Generation SKYACTIV Technologies

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The Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) will be the first model to feature SKYACTIV technology and will go on sale in Japan in the first half of 2011. The Mazda Demio SKYACTIV-G will achieve fuel economy of 30 kilometers per liter (70.6 The low-compression ratio results in 20% better fuel efficiency, Mazda says.

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Toyota anticipates 2016 Prius at 52 mpg combined, 56 mpg with Eco grade

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Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. Final EPA figures pending.) Normal balances both fuel economy and acceleration feel; Power prioritizes acceleration feel. The retuned 2ZR-FXE 1.8-liter

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Toyota previews Prius v; first expansion of planned Prius family

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The Prius v is one of three planned regional iterations of the vehicle: Toyota will release the vehicle as the Prius+ in Europe, and as the Prius α in Japan ( earlier post ). Coolant recirculation through the exhaust heat recirculation system is now electronically controlled by a switch valve. Powertrain. L/100km / 5.88

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Toyota Previews Generation III 2010 Prius Hybrid

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The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). This is about a 10% improvement in EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy over the older generation. An exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system has also been added. Fuel tank.

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