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ICCT/TNO study: Real-world vehicle fuel consumption discrepancy widens to 42% in Europe

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Since 2001, the discrepancy between official measurements of vehicle efficiency and actual performance of new cars in everyday driving has more than quadrupled—a discrepancy that translates into €450 per year in extra fuel costs for the average vehicle. for selected brands in 2001 and 2015. United Kingdom), km77.com

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ICCT analysis finds real-world vehicle fuel consumption gap in Europe at all-time high of 42%

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However, says Dr. Peter Mock, Managing Director of ICCT Europe, since 2001 Europe has seen the largest increase in its gap. As a result, less than half of the on-paper reductions in CO 2 emission values since 2001 have been realized in practice, ICCT says. com (Spain); and the car club TCS (Switzerland). —Peter Mock.

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ICCT update finds real-world vehicle fuel economy gap continues to widen in Europe to 40%

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Since 2001, the discrepancy between official measurements of vehicle efficiency and actual performance of new cars in everyday driving has more than quadrupled—a discrepancy that now translates into €450 (US$500) per year in extra fuel costs for the average vehicle. Earlier post.). —“From laboratory to road: A 2015 update”.

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From Fixing Farm Equipment to Becoming a Director at 3M

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Gerard “Gus” Gaynor says he knew he would become an engineer when he was 7 years old, inspired by his father’s monthly Popular Mechanics magazines. He also chaired task forces on performance improvement in research and engineering, future trends in technology, and project management processes. members’ careers. Gaynor remains active.

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The Godfather of South Korea’s Chip Industry

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Starting in the mid-1980s, as chip manufacturing in the country accelerated, engineers who had studied under Kim at. Kyungbang , Korea’s iconic manufacturer of yarns and fabrics. In 2006 he was elected a Samsung Fellow, the company’s highest honor, for his contributions and in expectation of his future work. future needs.

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Transport minister launches new fuel economy label for used cars

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The used car label is a voluntary initiative for dealers, developed by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) with support from the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI), the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and the Government. Sales by private individuals are not covered by the scheme.

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Speech Processing Pioneer Sadaoki Furui Dies at 77

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Twenty-six editions of his book Digital Speech Processing, Synthesis, and Recognition were published between 1985 and 2001. From 2001 to 2005, he served as president of the International Speech Communication Association. He left in 1959 to join the Rand Corp. , a nonprofit in Santa Monica, Calif., He founded Tredennick Inc.,