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Volkswagen outlines a range of near-term technologies for reducing fuel consumption and emissions; stop-start 2.0, 10-speed DSG

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen AG has set the goal of becoming the world’s most sustainable carmaker by the year 2018. VW’s “Strategy 2018”, earlier post.) This can significantly improve fuel economy when the driver adopts an anticipatory style of driving. Progress has also been made in the area of personalization. 10-speed DSG.

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Tips: 3 Ways to Boost Your Vehicle’s MPG

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There are a lot of fuel economy myths out there. Specifics: Want to benefit your fuel economy by 20 to 50 percent? Speeding was also the leading driving behavior associated with fatal crashes in 2018 (nearly 17 percent). Top Three Fuel Efficiency Boosters. Here are tips that can help. Not a way to help your MPG. #1

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Biofuels- paving the way for low carbon future in mobility – ET Auto

Baua Electric

A key reason behind the government mandates is the varied benefits of biofuels; Apart from emission reduction, biofuels can have a significant impact across areas such as crude oil import reduction, boosting energy security and delivering wider socio-economic benefits by supporting the farm economy.

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Next 10 report finds California must increase GHG reductions to 4.9%/year through 2030 to meet target

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This year’s Index finds that 2018 greenhouse gas emissions—the latest year for which data are available—rose overall for the first time since 2012, driven in part by increases in the power and commercial sectors. But, if any state can achieve this level of reductions while supporting a healthy economy, it’s California.