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JANUARY 7, 2012

Geographical distributions of global BC emissions from motor vehicles in 1976 (A) and 2006 (B). In addition to a reduction in uncertainty, their new model can be used to develop a global on-road vehicle BC emission inventory with spatial and temporal resolution, the researchers suggest. Credit: ACS, Wang et al. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012

Toyota hit the 1-million mark for cumulative global hybrid sales at the end of May 2007 ( earlier post ), and has since rocketed past 4 million cumulative units. Accord Hybrid (North America only). Earlier post.) Model introduced to the market. Cumulative worldwide. hybrid vehicle sales. First generation Insight. Civic Hybrid.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Ford will launch the all-new, 7-seat C-MAX, introduced this past week at the Frankfurt Motor Show, in North America in late 2011 as a “whitespace” vehicle. C-MAX is the first of a new generation of Ford global C-cars scheduled for introduction during the next several years, including the next-generation Ford Focus.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

We use the GEOS-Chem global chemical transport model to evaluate the quantitative utility of FNR observed from the Ozone Monitoring Instrument over three northern midlatitude source regions. —Jin et al. If emissions of that molecule are reduced, then ozone formation will be reduced—critical information for air quality managers.

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DECEMBER 23, 2014

Mexico’s Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) has proposed new heavy-duty vehicle emissions standards, aligned with current standards in place in the rest of North America and in the European Union. The current limit values in Mexico are equivalent to Euro IV or EPA 2004 standards.

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Ford unveiled its strategically important next-generation Ford Focus in both four-door sedan and five-door hatchback styles at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. liter Ti-VCT engine and PowerShift dual-clutch transmission for the North American market will not be marketed in Europe.

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JULY 9, 2014

Livestock were the single largest source of methane gas emissions in the United States in 2004, releasing 70% more into the atmosphere than the oil and gas industry as estimated by other inventories, according to a new study by a team from Harvard University, JPL/CalTech and UC Irvine. km resolution across North America.

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MAY 20, 2009

Within three years, Ford expects to deliver 750,000 EcoBoost-equipped vehicles per year in North America and 1.3 million vehicles globally. In 2004, Ford invested $350 million into the plant for redesign and installation of an all-new assembly line as well as block, crankshaft and cylinder head machining lines.

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MAY 28, 2009

From 2004 to 2006, Schuur and his team used radiocarbon dating, a technique typically used to determine the age of artifacts, to track the movement of old organic carbon accumulated within the soils and permafrost at an Alaskan site. Extreme northeastern North America and Greenland may experience even higher sea level rise.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

In the future, automated driving may well help us improve driver safety and manage issues such as traffic congestion and global gridlock, yet there are still many questions that need to be answered and explored to make it a long-term reality. —Raj Nair, group vice president, Ford global product development.

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JULY 21, 2009

John Formisano, vice president, Global Vehicles, FedEx Express. Formisano applauded the California government for continuing to provide incentive funding for hybrid truck purchases, which allowed FedEx to place its first hybrid truck into service in the state in 2004 and continue to add hybrids to its fleet during the past five years.

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APRIL 17, 2010

ALMS believes the announcement is the first of its kind in sports addressing the concerns of the global warming, the environment and reducing dependence on foreign fuels and energy sources. As members of the Green Dream Team, the drivers will represent the Series at events promoting its position as the Global Leader in Green Racing.

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Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2009

Tesla is the only production automaker selling a highway capable electric vehicle in North America and Europe, and as such Daimler’s investment will see the company furthering its development of battery-run cars. “As a young and dynamic company, Tesla stands for visionary power and pioneering spirit.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Global emissions were growing by 1.1% The developing and least-developed economies, 80% of the world’s population, accounted for 73% of the global growth of emissions in 2004. Perennial drought conditions have already been observed in South-eastern Australia and South-western North America. per year from 2000-2007.

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JUNE 25, 2010

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $125 million in five separate contracts to Boeing, General Electric, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce-North America to develop and demonstrate technologies that will reduce commercial jet fuel consumption, emissions and noise. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 14, 2015

Beginning production late next year, the GT will the road in select global markets in honor of the 50 th anniversary of Ford GT race cars placing 1-2-3 at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ford has been selling hybrids and, later plug-ins, since 2004. —Raj Nair. Ford’s electric drive vehicle sales. —Raj Nair.

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APRIL 23, 2009

SAE standards are generally followed by manufacturers of vehicles destined for North America and other markets. J1711 was first approved in 1999, expiring in 2004, and had relatively little validation with plug-in hybrid vehicles. Many of these are scheduled for completion this year.

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JULY 10, 2009

The four brands will offer a total of 34 nameplates by 2010, compared to old GM’s total of 48 in 2008 and 63 in 2004. He also will take responsibility for GM’s operations in North America, eliminating the GM North America president position. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 27, 2009

With the global recession making drivers think about their wallets and the environment ahead of power and good looks, a green car race has emerged with manufacturers keen to offer more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles than their rivals. The Green Piece Column: Tuesday 27 October. So who is leading the green car race?

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APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans.

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

I4 engine in two power levels for worldwide vehicle programs (currently announced as SUVs and crossovers in North America, larger Ford vehicles in Europe, and on the Ford Falcon in Australia) before a further migration into a small 1.6L Gains in new vehicle fleet economy by OEM, 2004-2009. An I3 architecture is also scheduled.

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