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US EPA seeking to award up to $1M for project to mitigate black carbon from diesel sources in Russian Arctic

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting proposals for a project to provide assistance in developing and implementing assessment and mitigation activities for diesel sources of black carbon in the Russian Arctic. EPA reserves the right to reject all applicants and make no award from this competition.

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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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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. The new powerplant, available on the base, XLT and Limited series, is expected to give customers 12.5% liter EcoBoost engine.

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Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

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Australia doesn’t have its own fuel efficiency standards, making it one of only two advanced countries without such a rule, alongside Russia. While both of these numbers are a lot less than the US’ new EPA rules , the US also has 13x as many people as Australia. As a result, the average new car in Australia consumes 6.9L/100km,

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Hyundai and Cummins form JV to build MidRange engines in South Korea

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The joint venture engines will power Hyundai equipment in markets with high growth potential such as Russia, the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia. HCEC will supply engines spanning the MidRange 5.9-liter liter to 8.9-liter The HCEC operation will be equipped with an advanced engine production line and highly advanced test cells.

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2025 Polestar 3 starts at $74,800 and 315 miles, US deliveries in Q2

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Polestar points to a maximum charge rate of 250 kw, good for a 10% to 80% charge in 30 minutes, and estimated EPA range ratings (not yet official) at 279 or 315 miles. At launch, the entire 2025 Polestar 3 lineup will have dual-motor all-wheel drive, with an output of 489 hp and 620 lb-ft of torque, and a 111-kwh battery pack.

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Tesla’s production expansion, surging oil prices bring stock upgrade from Daiwa Securities

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Tesla is awaiting an EPA certification of the Austin-made Model Y in Texas. “Tesla’s ability to export out of cost-efficient China and history of better managing chip shortages in 2021 could strengthen its competitive position under the current Russia/Ukraine situation,” Nathan wrote in a note to investors this morning.

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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 The 2020 target was raised from 0.70 to reflect this change.

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