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EPA Reports Fifth Consecutive Annual Increase in US New Vehicle Fuel Economy; Up 9% Since 2004, Back to Levels of Early 1980s

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The report confirms that average CO 2 emissions have decreased and fuel economy has increased each year beginning in 2005. mpg, or 9%, since 2004. Tags: Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Manufacturers. Average CO 2 emissions have decreased by 39 grams per mile, or 8%, and average fuel economy has increased by 1.8

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Next-gen Skoda Octavia to be unveiled on February 14. Official sketches revealed

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The design sketches show that the new car will feature modified daytime running lights that extend downward on the bumper. The 2024 Octavia will also feature next-generation matrix LED headlights and blue interior decorations. The rear receives new taillights with interrupted lines.

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Mazda Launches Revamped Micro-Mini Carol in Japan

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Mazda Motor Corporation has launched the fully updated the Mazda Carol micro-mini for the Japanese market, its first full remodeling since September 2004. Featuring reduced curb weight and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with an auxiliary gearbox, the Carol provides improved eco-friendliness and even better value.

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Maruti Suzuki’s hits and misses | Autocar Professional

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Also see: Maruti Gypsy Electric review: Future-proofing an icon Maruti Swift | 2005-present The hot-looking Swift was instrumental in changing the way buyers perceived Maruti Suzuki in India. Before its arrival in 2005, Maruti was associated with practicality and fuel efficiency, and generally perceived as a car for conservative buyers.

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NOAA: Global Combined Land and Ocean Surface Temperature Was Second Warmest for September

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NCDC scientists also reported that the average land surface temperature for September was the second warmest on record, behind 2005. The worldwide ocean temperature tied with 2004 as the fifth warmest September on record, 0.90 °F (0.5 °C) Tags: Brief. Credit: NOAA. Click to enlarge. C) above the 20 th century average of 61.1 °F

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Mercedes-Benz to Launch Limited Series Production of B Class F-CELL Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle Late This Year

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Based on the optimized, more compact fuel cell system presented by Mercedes-Benz in its F 600 HYGENIUS research vehicle in 2005 ( earlier post ), the 80 kW stack module in the B-Class F-CELL is around 40% smaller, but develops 30% more power output and cuts fuel consumption by 16% compared to the A-Class stack.

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California-to-Canada Road Tour is Finale for Daimlers A-Class F-CELL; B-Class F-Cell Due to Customers by End of 2009

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A fleet of 30 A-Class F-CELL vehicles has been in daily use on public roads in the US since 2004. The system, featuring innovations electric turbocharger for air supply and the new humidification/dehumidification system, also has favorable cold-starting ability. Tags: Fuel Cells Hybrids Hydrogen.

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