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UPS van fuel economy comparison. UPS’ first-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans improved the on-road fuel economy by 28.9% The 12-month average fuel economy for the P70 hybrid vans is 13.1 The 12-month average fuel economy for the P70 hybrid vans is 13.1 Source: Lammert 2009. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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These reductions have occurred while California’s economy has continued to grow. while the carbon intensity of its economy declined by 4.5%. Emissions from transportation sources were relatively constant from 2002 through 2007, declined through 2013, then increased by 9.0 Compared to 2016, California’s GDP grew 3.6% Source: ARB.

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AUGUST 26, 2014

Zipcar was the first car-sharing company in the United States to introduce electric vehicles, starting in Boston in 2002, and the first to offer hybrid vehicles through a partnership with Honda in Seattle in 2003. Honda’s 2014 Fit EV, based on the popular five-passenger Fit, is rated at a combined fuel economy of 118 MPGe.

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JANUARY 9, 2013

Drivers are being ‘cheated out’ of real fuel economy tests by a flawed system of testing, according to environmental NGO, Transport & Environment (T&E). A new report from the European Commission suggests that about a third of all reported CO2 emission reductions from new cars since 2002, have not really happened.

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Since the introduction of its first-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX, in 2002, Honda has made significant technological advancements in fuel cell vehicle operation in both hot and sub-freezing weather while meeting customer expectations and safety regulations. The first fuel cell vehicle leased to an individual customer (July 2005).

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JULY 16, 2012

A new analysis from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) of consumer polling data finds that the proposed MY 2017-2025 passenger vehicle fuel economy (CAFE) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards to be finalized this summer ( earlier post ) align with consumer demands and needs. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6

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JULY 2, 2013

The collaboration expects to succeed by sharing expertise, economies of scale and common sourcing strategies. The strategy is to maximize design commonality, leverage volume and derive efficiencies through economies of scale to help to launch mass-market FCEVs as early as 2017. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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JULY 20, 2010

Using products available within its driveline portfolio, GKN has been able to design, validate and launch a variety of electric-drive axle products, which can incorporate passive and active limited-slip differentials, torque-vectoring technology and disconnect systems to maximize fuel economy and driving performance. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 15, 2014

Improvements Bombardier initiated to the Engine Management Module (EMM) beginning with 2002 production—such as a 30% thicker pc board and increased cooling for components— have been designed into the EMM for the Evinrude E-TEC outboards.

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MARCH 10, 2011

In 2002, Shell acquired Pennzoil-Quaker State Company to become the No. Shell’s portfolio of lubricant brands includes Pennzoil, Quaker State, Shell Rotella T, Shell Helix, Shell Rimula, Shell Tellus, Monarch and Jiffy Lube. Shell has leading lubricants research centers in Germany, Japan (joint venture with Showa Shell), UK, and the USA.

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US subsidies for fuels and renewable energy, 2002-2008. The study, “Estimating US Government Subsidies to Energy Sources: 2002-2008”, found that fossil fuels benefited from approximately $72 billion over the seven-year period, while subsidies for renewable fuels totaled $29 billion. Nuclear was not included in the analysis.

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The share of investment in Central and Eastern European countries (CEECs), which until 2002 had remained at around 1.0% Level of transport spending may be guided by historical budget levels, institutional budget allocation procedures or budgetary constraints taking also into account needs in other sectors of the economy.

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AUGUST 12, 2011

The smaller capacity engine delivers the same power, torque and economy as the outgoing engine, but makes this the cleanest Land Rover Defender yet produced. The low-down engine torque also helps in-gear acceleration and the tall sixth gear ensures excellent real-world cruising, refinement and fuel economy.

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AUGUST 18, 2012

When the new upgraded Kia Sorento CUV goes on sale later this year in most markets, it will incorporate changes which include a completely new platform and enhanced powertrains for better fuel economy with lower emissions. The 2WD drivetrain offers a weight saving of approximately 60 kg, enhancing fuel economy.

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NREL and GM will focus on critical next-generation fuel cell electric vehicle challenges, which include reducing platinum loading, achieving high power densities, understanding the implication of contaminants on fuel cell performance and durability, and accelerating manufacturing processes to achieve the benefits of increased economies of scale.

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MARCH 27, 2012

At the same time, fuel cell durability has doubled, expensive platinum content has been reduced by a factor of five, and the cost of fuel cells has already fallen 80% since 2002. Overall, DOE’s fuel cell R&D efforts have generated more than 300 patents and assisted approximately 30 products getting to market.

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Through H 2 USA, industry and government partners will focus on identifying actions to encourage early adopters of fuel cell electric vehicles; conduct coordinated technical and market analysis; and evaluate alternative fueling infrastructure that can enable cost reductions and economies of scale.

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Particularly during the surge of what was called the “knowledge-based economy” from 1991 to 2000, global economic productivity increased without parallel increases in energy use. Energy intensity is declining in many advanced economies, including the United States, Germany, and Japan. From 2001 to 2010, the rate dropped to 0.03%.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2009

Efforts to increase fuel economy and lower emissions show no signs of losing pace as the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a report revealing a fifth consecutive increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Hybrids are projected to have a 1.8

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OCTOBER 26, 2011

million 4-cylinder gasoline engines have already been produced for MINI, Peugeot and Citroën brand models as part of the partnership established in 2002. The joint venture now up and running will speed up the standardization of hybrid components, which should also generate substantial economies of scale in purchasing and production.

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JULY 31, 2013

Optimizing swirl speed depending upon the engine operating condition is an effective means to increase thermal efficiency and reduce emissions, Toyota researchers noted in a paper in the R&D Review of Toyota CRDL in 2002. Ultimately, it means more driving satisfaction with less environmental impact. —Mike Siegrist, 2.0L

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Designed to provide automakers with a new standard in material performance, the sheet steel is poised to accelerate vehicle lightweighting initiatives focused on affordably meeting rising global fuel-economy regulations.

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MAY 20, 2013

Batteries accounted for 27% of global lithium consumption in 2012, up from 15% in 2007 and 8% in 2002. Other end-uses, including glass-ceramics, greases and polymers, have also shown high rates of growth, but are predicted to moderate over the next five years as emerging economy growth slows.

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When they are closed they improve aerodynamics, which reduces air drag and thereby improves fuel economy. Porsche introduced the first generation Cayenne in 2002. They are opened or closed according to the specific driving situation and cooling demands. This allows them to adjust the air volume that is available for cooling.

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The demand for oil in 2015 will drop to its lowest level since 2002 because of an oversupply of crude and stagnant economies in China and Europe, according to OPEC’s latest forecast. by Andy Tully of Oilprice.com. And that’s just one of several sour estimates. OPEC’s monthly report said demand for the cartel’s oil will fall to 28.9

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3, respectively, in total fuel cell patents filed in 2002 through 2015. In addition to advancing the performance of the fuel cell system, GM and Honda are working together to reduce the cost of development and manufacturing through economies of scale and common sourcing. GM and Honda rank No.

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JUNE 26, 2013

These changes allowed the fuel to atomize into finer droplets, which improved fuel ignition and combustion efficiency, resulting in increased fuel economy and cleaner exhaust emissions. In 2002, DENSO offered an 1800 bar common rail system, the world’s highest injection pressure at the time. Earlier post.).

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CO 2 and NO x certification test data for heavy-duty diesel engines certified from 2002 through 2019. A wide variety of technology options can be deployed on heavy-duty engines and vehicles to reduce engine-out NO x while improving fuel economy to reduce the total cost of ownership of trucks. Source of data: US EPA (2019). Chart: MECA.

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Since the introduction of its first generation fuel-cell vehicle, the FCX, in 2002, Honda has made significant technological advancements in fuel-cell vehicle operation in both hot and sub-freezing weather while meeting customer expectations and safety regulations.

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MAY 22, 2009

A number of studies have concluded that fuel economy could be improved by about 30% with a combination of VCR, boosting and engine down-sizing. Analysis conducted by Envera in 2004 indicates VCR can provide fuel economy gains larger than 30% through optimized conventional combustion and/or homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI).

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l/100 km) fuel economy and sharply reduced CO 2 emissions. Toyota has been providing services such as airbag-deployment emergency notification, automatic navigational map-data updating and operator services using its data communications module (DCM) commercialized in 2002. mpg US, 5.51

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Japan introduced its first biofuel plan in 2002, based on four principles: 1) Preventing global warming; 2) Formulating a recycling society; 3) Nurturing strategic industry, and 4) Revitalizing rural communities.

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OCTOBER 25, 2013

The number 2 has denoted the presence of a sporting driving experience in a sub-compact two-door car for 45 years, said BMW—ever since the introduction of the BMW 2002 in 1968. The most spectacular version was the 170 hp BMW 2002 turbo—the first turbocharged model from a European manufacturer. Click to enlarge. 220d Coupe.

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Employment in the plastics industry has followed a similar trend, with a 12% decrease since 2002. Even in its nascent state, the US biobased chemicals and plastics industry accounts for more than 5,700 direct jobs and is likely responsible for over 40,000 jobs economy wide, according to the white paper.

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The KPMG research finds that the external environmental costs of 11 key industry sectors jumped 50% from US$566 to US$846 billion in 8 years (2002 to 2010), averaging a doubling of these costs every 14 years. Total environmental cost 2010 vs growth in environmental cost since 2002 vs environmental intensity improvement. Source: KPMG.

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This fuel economy is encouraging, but it will take a wide open road with little traffic and lots of patience to equal it. If fuel economy is your primary focus and you can live without high performance, the standard turbocharged 2.3L mpg, exceeding the EPA figure. Your numbers may differ. Shifting Fun. Old-Modern Interior.

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Ford has sold more than 140,000 Focus ST models in 40 countries worldwide since the car was first launched in 2002. This new version of Ford’s diesel has less friction, reduced parasitic losses and an electronically controlled variable flow oil pump to further aid the reduction of emissions and improvement in fuel economy.

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