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SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

g/km at the same point in 2013, putting PSA Peugeot Citroën at the top of the CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) ranking. Efficiency is improved by reduced internal friction and the use of lock-up clutch converters to prevent slippage. liter PureTech 130 S&S EAT6 achieves fuel consumption of 4.9 liter e-HDi 115.

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Gasoline Diesel Engine MPG 225

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AUGUST 21, 2009

In early August, the Renewable Fuels Association launched a “They Said What?” campaign targeting the application of indirect impacts such as international indirect land use change only to the calculation of the carbon footprint of biofuels. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was published 5 December 2008.

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Oil-Sands Oil Wisconsin United States 220

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MARCH 8, 2010

A new study from the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs finds that reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation will be a much bigger challenge than many assume, and will require substantially higher fuel prices combined with more stringent regulations. Source: Morrow et al.

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Tax Credit Tax Emissions Fuel 220

Green Cars News

MAY 3, 2009

China’s fourth largest car manufacturer Chongqing Changan Automobile Co and Orbital Corporation Limited have formed a joint development to work on a concept engine. It is hoped that with fuel economy improvements, the Euro IV emission levels will be achieved.

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Engine Fuel Fuel Economy Petrol 36

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FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) launched Project Get Ready , an initiative that emerged from its Smart Garage Summit in October 2008 and that is intended to help communities prepare for plug-in vehicles including full battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and converted hybrid or internal combustion vehicles.

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Plug-in Plug Raleigh Indianapolis 150

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AUGUST 7, 2009

The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle – Advanced (FCHV-adv) ( earlier post ) achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas, and an average fuel economy of 68.3 The results were averaged for an estimated range of 431 miles, with an average fuel economy of 68.3

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Toyota Miles San Diego Hybrid 231

Green Cars News

AUGUST 6, 2009

Adrian Walsh, director of RoadSafe, the sponsors of the Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards, says: “Smarter driving by definition is safer driving because it is taking care of the road ahead and being more aware of speed, other road users and pedestrians. There would also be a corresponding reduction in CO2 emissions,” he says.

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MPG 2009 Transportation CO2 32

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NOVEMBER 16, 2009

The competition, conducted by the automotive division of the Society of Plastics Engineers International, honors the most innovative use of plastics in automotive applications. The system replaces traditional hydraulic systems, reducing weight 17%, cost 50%, and increasing fuel economy by 4%. Click to enlarge. kilograms).

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Design Engine Fuel Economy GM 210

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JULY 4, 2014

Mercedes-Benz will unveil the complete study of the Future Truck 2025 at the International Commercial Vehicle Show (IAA) in September. Aerodynamically optimized, it is able to reduce the fuel consumption of the complete semitrailer combination by up to 5%. Sensor system in the Future Truck 2025.

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Mercedes Future Vehicles Fusion 274

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 15, 2009

EV Discussion List : THE international EV email discussion group EVMailing List : This is the EV Discussion List archive. EV conversions in Canada CommuterCars: Builders of the "Tango" tandem EV Currie Technologies: Homeof US ProDrive Electric Scooters and Electric Bicycles. DeepCycle Battery FAQ : Everything you need to know.

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Conversion Midget Motors Taylor-Dunn Frazer-Nash 28

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JANUARY 11, 2010

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. In December 2002, Toyota began limited testing of fuel cell vehicles in the US and Japan. The FT-CH concept. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Prius Toyota Concept Hybrid 218

Plug In Partners

JUNE 14, 2007

It is anticipated that approximately 6000 Air Cars will be cruising the streets of India by 2008. 18% Alternative fuel hybrid. 37% Higher fuel economy. Recently, however, we’ve been getting international inquires. Our first international partner City joined last month, the city of Vancouver , British Columbia.

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New York City New York Alternative Fuels Plug-in 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. Has shown some concept fuel-cell PHEVs. First Escape PHEV delivered to SCE Nov 2007; 20 in 2008-2009. Weve kept the summary table below generally up-to-date for passenger PHEVs, but not for BEVs, motorcycles or larger vehicles like buses and trucks.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In a speech on Tuesday at the National Automobile Dealers Association meeting in Washington, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler outlined the Trump Administration’s thinking on national fuel economy standards and California. Earlier post.). —Andrew Wheeler. The George W.

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Fuel Economy Standards California EPA 170