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Ford introduces two new taxis: diesel and hybrid

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Ford introduced two new taxis: the new 2019 Transit Connect Taxi and Ford’s most fuel-efficient, purpose-built taxi, the 2019 Fusion Hybrid Taxi. Transit Connect Taxi , when equipped with available 1.5-liter liter EcoBlue diesel engine, is targeted to return an EPA-estimated Highway rating of at least 30 mpg.

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12 natural gas Ford Transit Taxis to enter service in Chicago

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Taxi Medallion Management in Chicago has purchased 12 Ford Transit Connect Taxis running on compressed natural gas (CNG) for its fleet. The purchase is part of the company’s goal of reducing emissions by 25%, said Michael Levine, CEO of Taxi Medallion Management. The taxis have a 39-foot turning radius.

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New York City Taxi and Limo Commissions selects Nissan NV200 as Taxi of Tomorrow; fully-electric version possible starting in 2017

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Nissan NV200 NYC Taxi. The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) has selected the Nissan NV200 as the exclusive taxi of New York City for a decade, beginning in late 2013. Fuel efficiency was not used as a specific criterion for evaluation; estimated 2014 MY EPA combined label fuel economy is 25 mpg US (9.4

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EPA Issues Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Lead Emissions from Leaded Aviation Gasoline, Seeks Public Comment

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Source: EPA. EPA has issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on lead emissions from piston-engine aircraft using leaded aviation gasoline (avgas). A fraction of lead is retained in the engine, engine oil and/or exhaust system, which EPA currently estimates at 5%. EPA estimates that approximately 14.6

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Tongji team estimates vehicle emission factors in Shanghai with MOVES and GPS data

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The Tongji team used the MOVES (Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator) model, released by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)—revising the emissions inventory according to China’s vehicle emission standards—to generate the emission factors. Haobing Liu, Xiaohong Chen, Yuqin Wang, Shu Han (2013).

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Ford designates BAF Technologies as Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) for gaseous fuels

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BAF’s alternative fuel vehicle upfitting capabilities include aftermarket compressed natural gas (CNG) conversions of Ford-manufactured vans, cutaway shuttles, taxis, pick-ups and light-duty trucks. Its vehicle conversions include taxis, vans, pick-up trucks and shuttle buses. Ford Motor Company has designated BAF Technologies, Inc.,

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Study suggests high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected

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California uses the EMFAC (EMission FACtors) emissions model; the rest of the US uses the EPA MOVES (Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator) model. One segment of the on-road fleet that is believed to drive more miles and consume more fuel than the average fleet vehicle is livery (for-hire) vehicles, such as taxis and limousines.

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