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Honda Clarity Fuel Cell EPA-rated with 366-mile range; longest of any ZEV

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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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Magna International to Show Electrification Capabilities at Detroit Show, Introduce E-Car Systems Operating Unit

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The exhibit, which will highlight green-car technologies from across Magna’s operating units, will also introduce E-Car Systems, Magna’s newly created global operating unit that serves as an integrator to Magna’s range of electrification capabilities. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

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This corresponds to a 23% reduction in fuel consumption and, therefore, CO 2 output.). Mazda hosted Green Car Congress at a SKYACTIV Technologies media workshop this week in Vancouver, Canada, at which engineering management explained the development philosophy, approach and results for the initial set of SKYACTIV technologies.

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Toyota fuel cell achieves 431 miles on single fuel tank

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Its Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Advanced achieved an estimated range of 431 miles on a single full tank of compressed hydrogen gas. It also achieves an average fuel economy of 68.3miles/kg.

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Ford makes emission improvements

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Thanks to its range of fuel efficient models, Ford is leading the industry in terms of reducing carbon dioxide levels according to research from an environmental website. The Ford Fiesta ECOnetic is the UK’s greenest family car with emissions of just 98g/km and fuel economy at 76.3mpg.

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Ricardo to work on vehicle for US Army

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Known as the FED programme, it was launched in late 2008 with the goal of improving military vehicle technology while reducing fuel consumption on the battlefield and cutting the nation’s dependence on oil.

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Groups join forces on fuel efficient engine

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The development will be carried out in Changan’s petrol engine platform and has the objective of achieving a significant fuel economy benefit using Orbital’s FlexDI technology. It is hoped that with fuel economy improvements, the Euro IV emission levels will be achieved.

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