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OCTOBER 19, 2021

The 2022 Golf GTI makes 241 horsepower and delivers an EPA-estimated 34 mpg on the highway. The 2022 Golf R adds all-wheel drive, delivers 315 horsepower, and achieves an EPA-estimated 30 mpg on the highway with the optional DSG dual-clutch automatic. At high engine speeds, the flap closes, and maximum power can be achieved.

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Engine Exhaust Hungary MPG 397

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JANUARY 12, 2014

EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) is soliciting proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-02 ) that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, from fleets operating at marine and inland water ports.

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EPA Diesel Emissions Fleet 257

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OCTOBER 8, 2019

Ram Truck announced EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2020 Ram 1500 powered by the new 3.0-liter Introduction of a dual, high-pressure and low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation system, a first for a diesel engine in North America. 1, which helps reduce exhaust emissions, particularly NO x. liter V-6 EcoDiesel engine.

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MPG 2020 EPA Fuel Economy 223

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DECEMBER 6, 2013

Siemens Rail Systems and Cummins are partnering to bring EPA Tier 4 compliant locomotives to market. The locomotives will also deploy an exhaust aftertreatment system purpose-designed for locomotive installations, using Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology. Click to enlarge.

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EPA Diesel Indiana Sacramento 301

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

EPA will fund: Verified Exhaust Control Technologies: up to 100% of the cost of eligible verified exhaust control technologies. EPA anticipates awarding two to five cooperative/assistance agreements. These awards will be in addition to EPA’s annual National Clean Diesel Campaign (NCDC) Funding Assistance Program.

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EPA Diesel Emissions Mariner 261

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OCTOBER 11, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $30 million for clean diesel projects as part of its ongoing campaign to reduce harmful diesel exhaust. The Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA) is designed to replace, retrofit or repower older diesel-powered engines in marine vessels, locomotives, trucks and buses.

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EPA Clean Cleaning Diesel 225

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APRIL 25, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Request for Proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-12-05 ) with up to $20 million in FY 2012 grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing pollution from the existing fleet of diesel engines. EPA will fund up to 100% of the cost of an eligible, verified idle reduction.

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EPA Clean Cleaning Diesel 225

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MAY 26, 2023

The approval applies to all off-road engines for the current EU Stage V and EPA Tier 4 emission standards and below. Above all, regenerative diesel ensures clean combustion with up to 90% less greenhouse gas emissions in the exhaust gas compared to conventional diesel. Marine engines for regenerative diesel have already been approved.

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Engine Diesel Exhaust Mariner 221

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NOVEMBER 12, 2015

The EPA-estimated highway fuel economy for 2016 Colorado four-wheel drive diesel is 29 mpg. The EPA has issued a Certificate of Conformity for the Chevrolet Colorado Duramax diesel. The 2016 Colorado diesel 2WD offers an EPA estimated 22 mpg city (10.68 The 4WD model offers an EPA estimated 20 mpg city (11.75

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Colorado MPG EPA Diesel 150

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JANUARY 12, 2017

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a notice of violation ( NOV ) to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. EPA is working in coordination with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), which has also issued a notice of violation to FCA. EPA and CARB have both initiated investigations based on FCA’s alleged actions.

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EPA Chrysler Emissions Diesel 150

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AUGUST 15, 2017

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox offers an EPA-certified 39 mpg (6.03 A variable-vane turbocharger enables the engine to deliver more power with lower exhaust emissions and no decrease in overall fuel efficiency. l/100 km) on the highway (FWD model) with the available 1.6L turbo-diesel engine. Earlier post.).

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MPG Diesel EPA Exhaust 150

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AUGUST 22, 2014

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Second Integrated Urban Air Toxics Report to Congress—the final of two reports required under the Clean Air Act (CAA) to inform Congress of progress in reducing public health risks from urban air toxics (also referred to as hazardous air pollutants or HAPs).

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EPA Congress Pollution Gasoline-Electric 273

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

The Mercedes-Benz 2014 E250 BlueTEC sedan, the first diesel E-Class to be available with 4MATIC, achieves an estimated EPA rating of 45 mpg US (5.2 No other diesel sedan offers a better EPA fuel economy highway estimate, Mercedes-Benz notes. l/100 km) on the highway and 28 mpg (8.4 l/100 km) in the city. l/100 km) in the city.

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MPG Mercedes 2014 EPA 230

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AUGUST 23, 2012

Technology changes related to revised emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks are causing an increase in heavy-duty truck engine problems and a decrease in overall satisfaction with the powertrain, according to the JD Power and Associates 2012 US Heavy-Duty Truck Engine and Transmission Study. Caterpillar. Industry Average.

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Engine EPA Emissions Power 268

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JULY 9, 2013

The 2014 Corvette Stingray will deliver up to an EPA-estimated 17 mpg US (13.8 The new LT1 engine combines advanced technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation), continuously variable valve timing and an advanced combustion system that delivers more power while using less fuel.

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MPG EPA 2014 Fuel Economy 239

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MARCH 20, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $8 million to communities in 21 states and Puerto Rico to reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines through the agency’s Diesel Emission Reduction Act ( DERA ) program. EPA estimates that every $1 in DERA funding generates up to $13 in health care savings.

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Puerto Rico EPA Clean Cleaning 150

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

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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EPA Engine Production Fuel 218

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APRIL 18, 2019

Mazda Motor Corporation announced at the New York International Auto Show that it has begun accepting pre-orders for the diesel-powered 2019 Mazda CX-5 in the US market. It is the first time Mazda has offered a diesel-powered passenger car in the US market. The 2019 CX-5 Signature AWD with Skyactiv-D 2.2 The Skyactiv-D 2.2

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Mazda 2019 Diesel MPG 207

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JULY 13, 2016

Alphabet Energy, a startup commercializing low-cost, efficient thermoelectric materials for power generation leveraging technology initially developed at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ( earlier post , earlier post ), has closed a $23.5-million million Series C round of financing.

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Waste Oil Gas Power 150

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MARCH 9, 2020

Power management company Eaton has expanded its portfolio of valvetrain solutions for diesel off-highway vehicles to help OEMs reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and CARB are both evaluating new low-load cycle and in-use requirements.

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Eaton Fuel Economy CO2 Vehicles 269

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APRIL 29, 2013

In its recently released Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990 – 2011 ( earlier post ), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that methane (CH 4 ) emissions from the field production of natural gas have declined by 36% from 2007 to 2011 (from 83.1 Tg or million metric tons CO 2 equivalent.) Field production.

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2007 2011 EPA Gas 285

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NOVEMBER 11, 2010

The non-hybrid 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco delivers an EPA-estimated 42 mpg on the highway (manual transmission models), with city fuel economy of 28 mpg. Aerodynamic improvements over non-Eco manual-transmission models contributed approximately six mpg to the Cruze’s EPA-estimated 42 mpg highway fuel economy. Aerodynamics. pounds (16.6

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MPG EPA Chevrolet Altima Hybrid 247

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APRIL 13, 2012

Volkswagen Power Systems is showing its new modular industrial power systems for the first time at the construction machinery fair Intermat in Paris. VR6-gaseous fuel engine and new diesel engines with modular peripherals which will be rated at 55 kW (74 hp) and meet EU 97/68 IIIB and US EPA Tier 4 standards from 2013 onwards.

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Industrial Industry Power Powered 210

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OCTOBER 19, 2022

Debuting a more powerful hybrid system and available Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive, the 2023 Corolla Hybrid also gains new safety and multimedia systems, updated styling and new paint colors. The new Corolla SE Hybrid grades (FWD and AWD) inherit the Gas SE’s sport suspension and the firmer-feel Electronic Power Steering.

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Hybrid Toyota Fuel Economy Economy 459

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In addition, the EPA gave the all-new minivan a rating of 10 in its Green Vehicle Guide.

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Minivan Chrysler EPA 2017 150

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OCTOBER 7, 2014

TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). In other words, there is not a separate intake or exhaust camshaft. This means we have on the one camshaft one intake valve and one exhaust valve. Top: Valve layout.

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2015 Diesel Power Powered 262

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FEBRUARY 19, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule setting the first standards that will reduce emissions of formaldehyde, benzene, acrolein and other toxic air pollutants from certain stationary diesel engines. These pollutants are known or suspected to cause cancer or other serious health problems and environmental damage.

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EPA Diesel Engine Pollution 186

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JANUARY 14, 2013

The 2014 Corvette Stingray is the most powerful standard model ever, with a new LT1 6.2L The new LT1 combines advanced technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel Management (cylinder deactivation), continuously variable valve timing and an advanced combustion system that delivers more power while using less fuel.

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2014 Carbon Fiber GM Fuel 257

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NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Achates Power, the developer of a family of two-stroke compression-ignition opposed-piston engines ( earlier post ), has been selected by APRA-E under its OPEN 2015 solicitation ( earlier post ) for an award of more than $9 million to develop a multi-cylinder opposed piston engine operating with compression ignition that uses gasoline as the fuel.

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Gasoline Engine Power Powered 150

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FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Ford Performance unveiled the next generation Ford Fiesta ST, powered by an all-new three-cylinder, 1.5-liter Drive Modes will also adjust Fiesta ST’s Electronic Sound Enhancement (ESE) technology and active exhaust noise control valve. liter EcoBoost engine. Ford’s new cylinder deactivation technology—first announced for the 1.0-liter

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Ford Exhaust Engine EPA 207

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OCTOBER 25, 2018

Operators will experience the similarities between natural gas trucks and diesel trucks with respect to power, drivability, fuel range and fuel availability. NO x exhaust emissions are 90% lower than the current EPA NO x limit of 0.2 CWI natural gas engines have met the 2010 EPA standard for particulate matter (0.01

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Gas Fleet Diesel Los Angeles 252

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Fuel efficiency is also improved for this higher-torque engine with an EPA-estimate of up to 25 MPG combined. An AWD Integrated Management (AIM) system manages Electric Power Steering (EPS), throttle control, transmission shift control and drive torque distribution to continually help optimize handling. Highlander Hybrid.

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Highlander Engine Toyota Emissions 195

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JULY 6, 2010

The Westport GX 2010 15L engine has been certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to 2010 emissions compliance—0.2 The Westport GX is available in power ratings of 400-475hp (298-354 kW) and torque ratings of 1450-1750 lb-ft (1966-2373 N·m). g/bhp-hr oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) and 0.01

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2010 EPA Engine Peterbilt 186

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

G is the second engine from Cummins Westport (CWI) to receive emission certification from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Air Resources Board (ARB) in California for meeting the Optional Low NO x Emissions standards. g/bhp-hr—50% lower than the current EPA and ARB NO x limit of 0.2 The ISB6.7 The ISB6.7

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Gas Engine Production EPA 150

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FEBRUARY 8, 2018

EcoBlue diesel to deliver an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of at least 30 mpg (7.8 l/100 km) highway; final EPA 2019 Transit Connect Wagon 1.5-liter EcoBlue diesel engine is designed to deliver higher power for improved performance, alongside reduced CO 2 emissions. Ford is targeting the 1.5L

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Transit Connect Connect Connected Diesel 247

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APRIL 17, 2013

Achates Power, which is developing a family of two-stroke, compression-ignition (CI) opposed-piston (OP) engines, has designed and is developing a light-duty diesel concept engine, the OP4. liter OM651 Euro 5 engine, said Fabien Redon VP, Technology Development at Achates Power, the OP4 design shows a modeled 13.5% Click to enlarge.

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Light Diesel Engine Power 225

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

By completing several different routes, the trucks will collect performance data under various operating conditions, producing crucial real-world operational data on the trucks’ power, performance, and range. On the near-term horizon, additional announcements about fleet customer demonstrations will be made.

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