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AUGUST 18, 2014

FuelSense, available in Allison’s 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 series transmissions, automatically adapts shift schedules and torque, maximizing transmission efficiency based on load, grade and duty cycle, without sacrificing performance. —Steve Gilligan, vice president, product and vocational marketing, Navistar. Navistar, Inc.

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APRIL 23, 2020

And if we reduce the mass of materials, we directly reduce the emissions that are caused by the production of these materials. This shows that there is more room for top AHSS products with best-in-class crash ductility and formability. —Jérôme Favero. As a result, there is much more energy to absorb in the event of a crash.

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AUGUST 14, 2019

These reductions have occurred while California’s economy has continued to grow. while the carbon intensity of its economy declined by 4.5%. Changes in emissions by Scoping Plan sector between 2000 and 2017. It does not include emissions from petroleum refineries and oil production. Trends in California GHG Emissions.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2013

This isn’t surprising given an economy that’s still treading water.” Production of all major refined products—gasoline, distillates, jet fuel, and residual fuels—was higher than demand, so products were exported, with an overall increase of 14.2% Gasoline production fell 2.7% Gasoline production fell 2.7%

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

The California Air Resources Board released GHG emissions data for 2018 showing that emissions remain below 1990 levels but are effectively flat compared to 2017, while the economy grew by 4.3%. Because of the enormous potential impact of these products, reducing their emissions has a disproportionate benefit to the environment.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2017

Gasoline production was up from the prior month, but was down from the prior year and the prior year-to-date. In October, gasoline production reached the second highest output for the month of October, up 3.5% In October, gasoline production reached the second highest output for the month of October, up 3.5% This was up 9.7%

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FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Drawing inspiration from the original 1959 design, the hatchback has been a cornerstone of Mini’s offerings since BMW revived the brand in 2000. Mini boasts that this is the first round OLED touchscreen in a production car, showcasing critical information such as road speed and fuel economy at the top, with a menu bar at the bottom.

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MAY 12, 2017

Steel’s strength has multiplied by almost 10 times over the past 20 years, from 270 to 2000 MPa tensile strength. More than 80 new steel products are under development at steelmaker ArcelorMittal, with an automotive steel grade portfolio of almost 200 unique steel grades, half of which were introduced in just the past decade.

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APRIL 26, 2016

Ricardo Software will partner with Modelon to expand Ricardo’s IGNITE product capabilities. In the upcoming 2016 product release, planned for May, IGNITE users will have instant access to Modelon’s advanced OPTIMICA Compiler Toolkit, a Modelica and Functional Mock-up Interface (FMI) based computational platform for system design.

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DECEMBER 4, 2011

Total emissions—including fossil fuel combustion, cement production, deforestation and other land use emissions—reached 10 billion tonnes of carbon (36.7 each year between 2000 and 2010—three times the rate of increase during the 1990s. billion tonnes of CO 2 ) in 2010 for the first time. parts per million.

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2010 Carbon Global Emissions 239

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JUNE 13, 2012

turbocharged engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing that produces an SAE-certified 250 horsepower (187 kW) at 5300 rpm and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque at 2000 rpm. Fuel economy numbers are not final, but the Verano Turbo is expected to be in line with Buick’s other turbocharged models.

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MAY 27, 2014

For the first time since UCS began the Automaker Rankings report in 2000, all eight major automakers reduced their average greenhouse gas (GHG) and smog-forming emissions compared to their fleet averages from 1998, the model year examined in the first report. Source: UCS. Click to enlarge. Methodology.

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OCTOBER 28, 2020

The classic Mini, introduced 61 years ago, was not only characterized by revolutionary space economy, but also by an economic drive with sporting potential. The second generation of MINI, introduced in 2000, optimized the relationship between fun driving and fuel consumption, including the introduction of diesel engines.

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AUGUST 11, 2009

Start-up Bright Automotive, which in May unveiled its IDEA concept series plug-in hybrid light commercial van ( earlier post ), will convert VW Transporter vans with the series hybrid Bright powertrain as a bridge between the concept and the production version of the IDEA. Fuel economy, 50-mile cycle. Fuel economy, 50-mile cycle.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Effects of changes in the average lifespan of ordinary passenger cars newly registered between 1990-2000 on total induced CO 2 emissions in 2000. Extending vehicle life reduces the number of new vehicles sold, with an associated decrease in energy consumed for vehicle production. Credit: ACS, Kagawa et al. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 10, 2014

The initial relationship related to hybrid systems for the 2000 Series Allison transmission, which has now been expanded to include the 3000 and 4000 Series Allison transmissions at the completion of design reviews for those products.

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OCTOBER 11, 2013

Better efficiency also means better reliability, economy as well as lower emission levels. Redesigned components inside the balancer shaft and an improved production process reduces engine vibration and noise. The second generation engine offers better fuel economy, performance and lower emissions. 2,000 bar common rail system.

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Diesel Engine Chevrolet Global 334

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AUGUST 6, 2015

Rubber (cis-1,4-polyisoprene) is one of the most important polymers naturally produced by plants because it is a strategic raw material used in more than 40,000 products, including more than 400 medical devices. —Mooibroek and Cornish (2000). The current global natural rubber market is 9.7 million tons and US $20 billion.

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Ford Vehicles Ohio 2000 150

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JANUARY 29, 2014

Pinnacle Engines is currently expanding into a new 13,000 ft 2 product realization facility in Silicon Valley. Murtaugh spent 33 years in General Motors, culminating in his position as Chairman and CEO of GM China Group from 2000 - 2005.

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Asia Engine GM China 220

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JULY 21, 2014

engine is coupled with an Allison 2000 Series fully automatic transmission which utilizes integrated stop-start for further emissions reduction, as well as increased fuel economy. Integrated stop-start is an exciting development that represents the natural evolvement of our product technology. liter displacement. Earlier post.).

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Engine Gasoline-Electric 2000 Fuel Economy 218

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NOVEMBER 22, 2010

The global financial crisis severely affected western economies, leading to large reductions in CO 2 emissions. However, emerging economies had a strong economic performance despite the financial crisis, and recorded substantial increases in CO 2 emissions (e.g. This is less than half the drop predicted a year ago.

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2010 Global Emissions CO2 210

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MAY 6, 2010

The 2009 results reflect a combination of factors, EIA said, including some particular to the economic downturn; other special circumstances during the year; and other factors that may reflect persistent trends in the economy and in energy use. The average decline in energy intensity from 2000 to 2008 was 2.0%. between 2008 and 2009.

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2009 Emissions Carbon Transportation 239

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

In the bumper production process, this reduced thickness allows for a shorter cooling period for molding, and by using computer-aided engineering (CAE) technology, the fluidity of the resin material has also been optimized. When the material is used for both front and rear bumpers, it contributes to weight reduction of approximately 20%.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Global energy intensity—defined as total energy consumption divided by gross world product—increased 1.35% in 2010, the second year of increases in the context of a broader trend of decline over the last 30 years, according to a new Vital Signs Online article from the Worldwatch Institute. Global energy intensity, 1981-2010.

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Chrysler did perhaps the best job of recreating the occupant experience of, say, a Plymouth Satellite sedan in a vehicle that got twice the fuel economy. I recall angrily futzing with video codecs in order to watch the file I'd laboriously downloaded of this spoof Aries commercial, circa 2000. Look at that interior!

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JUNE 8, 2023

For the first time ever, a Mark would debut with an engine not offered in other Ford or Lincoln products. Panoz also used the engine in the AIV roadster between 1997 and 1999, and in the more popular (and ugly) Esperante from 2000 to 2009. The S1 was the last vehicle in production anywhere to use an InTech engine.

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JULY 3, 2017

Yet the growth in oil demand from trucks has outpaced all other sectors—including passenger cars, aviation, industry and petrochemical feedstocks—since 2000 and contributed 40% to global oil demand growth, a similar contribution as cars. The trucking sector can improve logistics and systems operations.

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AUGUST 23, 2022

The company’s product portfolio includes a mobile charging truck, fitted with a multifueled mini-power station onboard, that enables consumers to order a charge on-demand, at their preferred location, via an app. L-Charge also produce off-grid fixed charging stations with power output capacities ranging from 300 kW to 2000 kW.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Improvements in policy-making and strong gains in productivity have helped economies to grow without inflation in the last two decades. Underlying global demand for energy by 2050 could triple from its 2000 level if emerging economies follow historical patterns of development. Zone of uncertainty. Supply-demand tensions.

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JULY 31, 2011

The joint venture will also pave the way for Asia’s fourth-largest economy to take part in a project to develop lithium carbonate in the region, officials said. The global lithium market has been expanding by 6% annually since 2000, according to KORES. “Korea’s advanced technology and Bolivia’s resources will create synergy.”

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MAY 15, 2014

Advances in technologies for extracting oil and gas from shale formations have dramatically increased production in the United States. Shale gas in particular has grown rapidly, from less than one percent of US production in 2000 to 34% in 2012, and projections show strong production growth continuing for the foreseeable future.

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And as readers, we gravitate toward them, if only so we can feel superior when, say, a highly anticipated product launch bombs—chef’s kiss to Mark Zuckerberg for the schadenfreude fest that is the metaverse. Back then, the hydrogen economy seemed right around the corner. Back in 2001, Senior Editor Michael J.

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Hydrogen 2001 2000 Climate 114

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MAY 14, 2013

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released a new report, State-Level Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions, 2000-2010. For feedstock application, carbon stored in products such as plastics are not included in reported emissions for the states where they are produced. Energy-related CO 2 emissions buy state, 2010.

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2010 Emissions California Transportation 236

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JUNE 13, 2012

Emerging economies accounted for all of the net growth, with OECD demand falling for the third time in the last four years, led by a sharp decline in Japan. in the emerging economies. Gas production globally grew by 3.1%; the US recorded 7.7% The EU’s decline in gas production was the highest on record (-11.4%).

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Coal Oil Renewable Saudi Arabia 261

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DECEMBER 18, 2014

Global CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel use and cement production reached a new all-time high in 2013, according to the annual report “Trends in global CO2 emissions”, released by PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency and the European Joint Research Centre (JRC). The consumption of oil products increased by 1.7%

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2013 Emissions Global CO2 240

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JUNE 9, 2011

Avantium, which spun off from Shell in 2000 to develop furan-based biofuels and biomaterials ( earlier post ), has raised €30 million (US$43.9 In addition, Avantium secured a €5-million subsidy and innovation credit from the Dutch Ministry of Economy, Agriculture and Innovation (EL&I).

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JUNE 13, 2011

million light vehicles (passenger cars and light-commercial vehicles) were sold in India in 2010, up from just 700,000 light vehicles sold in 2000. This momentum has been driven by a more open and market-driven economy, an empowered and less risk-averse work force, a more consumer-driven culture and an emphasis on small car production.

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