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US EPA extends E15 fuel waiver to MY 2001-2006 light-duty vehicles

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waived a limitation on selling gasoline that contains more than 10% ethanol for model year (MY) 2001 through 2006 passenger vehicles, including cars, SUVs, and light pickup trucks. MY2001 and newer light-duty cars and trucks. MY 2001 and newer medium-duty passenger vehicles (SUVs).

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Prague buying 20 Solaris bi-articulated Trollino 24 electric trolleybuses

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The drive of the Trollino 24 will consist of two traction motors. Both the lighting in the passenger compartment and external lighting have been designed using LED technology. The company added these zero-emission vehicles to its offering back in 2001. Each vehicle will feature four axles, including two drive axles.

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Study finds rates of LDV fuel consumption in US peaked in 2004; indications of peak motorization

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The bottom line, he concludes in this third report, is that “ We drive fewer light-duty vehicles, we drive each of them less, and we consume less fuel.”. Fuel consumed per registered light-duty vehicle. Measures of motorization in the US. 2001 to 2006. -5%. Michael Sivak (2013) “ Has Motorization In The U.S.

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18 more Solaris trolleybuses going to Italian cities; 45 kWh battery packs

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The vehicles feature a central traction motor and traction batteries with a capacity of 45 kWh and a cooling system, all of which will allow the vehicles to cover a much longer distance without the need to be attached to overhead wires. Solaris Bus & Coach added trolleybuses to its offer back in 2001.

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CRC study finds some adverse results from use of mid-level ethanol blends in MY 2001-2009 engines; DOE and ethanol industry say study significantly flawed

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The Sustaining Members of CRC are the American Petroleum Institute (API) and a group of automobile manufacturer members (Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, and Volkswagen). The CRC Engine Durability study took duplicates of eight different vehicle model engines spanning 2001-2009 model years.

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EPA approves first applications for registration of ethanol to make E15

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Registration of ethanol to make E15 is a significant step toward its production, sale, and use in model year 2001 and newer gasoline-fueled cars and light trucks. E15 is not permitted for use in motor vehicles built prior to 2001 model year and in off-road vehicles and equipment such as boats and lawn and garden equipment.

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Toyota Motor to consolidate development and production of diesel engines under TICO; manual transmissions under Aisin Seiki; brake systems under Advics

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Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will consolidate their joint diesel engine development and production under the control of TICO. Automotive engines are manufactured on consignment from Toyota Motor Corporation and are all used in Toyota-brand automobiles. Current TICO light-duty diesels.

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