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California ARB posts discussion document for developing Advanced Clean Transit (ACT) regulation

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How to encourage deployments of fuel cell buses to bring them closer to commercialization? How conventional and plug-in hybrid buses should be included in the strategy? Approximately 32% of the heavy-duty transit vehicles operating in California are diesel-fueled. Source: ARB. Click to enlarge. Background.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

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The twin, chrome exhaust tips balance out the rear design. The K5 is more than a replacement for the Optima, which had been Kia’s midsize sedan stalwart since 2000. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels.

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Lotus Omnivore Engine Shows Up To 10% Better Fuel Economy Than Spray-Guided GDI Engines; Achieves HCCI At Extremely Light Loads

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At 2000 rpm and up to approximately 2.7 bar IMEP (Indicated Mean Effective Pressure), the ISFC (Indicated Specific Fuel Consumption) achieved is approximately 10% better than current spray-guided direct injection, spark ignition engines. In addition to the spark plug, the puck carries one of two possible injector positions.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

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A plug-in hybrid is expected to launch soon, giving buyers a wide range of choices. In the rear the hands-free power lift-gate sits above the sliver lower fascia where there is a single, horizontal exhaust port. The first Santa Fe debuted in 2000 as a small SUV. The other Santa Fe engines are the 1.6L

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