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JUNE 19, 2018

UPS will have invested more than $1 billion in alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and fueling stations from 2008 through 2018. Carlton Rose, president, global fleet maintenance and engineering for UPS. UPS is a catalyst for wide scale adoption of natural gas vehicles.

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APRIL 9, 2024

Today we give you a used 2008 Porsche Cayman S that costs more than many new cars. The seller has all maintenance records. This two-owner car has the sport steering wheel, 19-inch wheels, heated seats, climate control, H&R springs, Cantrell exhaust, Kenwood stereo with Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth, and a BMC air filter.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2012

The NREL team collected and analyzed in-service fuel economy, maintenance, and other vehicle performance data on 11 hybrid (P100H) and 11 conventional diesel (P100D) step vans operated by the United Parcel Service (UPS) in Minneapolis. The differences in per-mile maintenance and operating costs were not statistically significant.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

However, remaining factors over which a driver has control—route selection; vehicle load; vehicle maintenance; and the driver’s own behavior—can contribute in total to about a 45% reduction in the on-road fuel economy per driver (i.e., Average on-road fuel economy in the US for all vehicles in 2008 was 17.4

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JUNE 22, 2012

Wave Gliders can travel to a distant area, collect data, and return for maintenance without ever requiring a ship to leave port. Initial customer deliveries of the Wave Glider unmanned maritime vehicle (UMV) took place in 2008. To date, Wave Gliders have logged more than 100,000 miles of operations.

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MAY 18, 2023

Komatsu autonomous haul truck and Toyota concept ALV Since the launch of the world’s first commercial application of an AHS in 2008, Komatsu has established proven performance in various mine environments and has earned a reputation for safety and productivity. Autonomous transfer of parts for other mining equipment working in the field.

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APRIL 11, 2013

Then, in 2008, the R8 sports car became the world’s first car to feature full-LED headlights. The LEDs are maintenance-free and designed to last the life of the car. By comparison, LED headlights from Audi operate with significantly better energy efficiency—the low-beam lights only consume around 80 watts.

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APRIL 11, 2013

WirelessCar started early to build up specific know-how about this market with a first pilot project initiated in 2008, when, in conjunction with local partners, WirelessCar demonstrated a breakdown-call from a test vehicle in Beijing. In 2011, WirelessCar founded its own subsidiaries in Beijing and Tianjin.

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AUGUST 1, 2021

A key objective for international shipping under the IMO’s mandate is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by half compared to 2008 levels. Our new concept vessel can dramatically reduce air pollutant emissions, as well as noise and vibration and maintenance and repair costs, by replacing an internal combustion engine with fuel cells.

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JANUARY 17, 2013

The University anticipates the systems will save it up to $1,700 a year each in fuel and maintenance costs. Lightning Hybrids has been working on the hydraulic hybrid system, made and assembled in Loveland, since September 2008. Colorado State has selected Lightning Hybrids LLC ( earlier post ) to provide the systems.

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DECEMBER 25, 2009

The 200 unit purchase is Azure’s largest revenue order to date and also the highest volume Balance Hybrid Electric order since the product launched in the summer of 2008. The drive train also offers a significant reduction in maintenance costs versus conventionally equipped competitors. Purolator Courier Ltd.

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JANUARY 28, 2011

Our study considered a vehicle’s initial price and resale value along with other operating and maintenance costs. in the summer of 2008 as gasoline and diesel prices rose to record levels; when gasoline and diesel prices fell sharply in 2009, the differences fell to less than +0.1. But that’s only one element of the equation.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

This compliments its existing fleet of 56 Orion VII hybrids which were delivered in 2008 and the 40 units that will be delivered in 2009. In 2008, Daimler deployed lithium-ion energy storage technology for buses in volume production. Series production began in the early 2000s.

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JULY 9, 2015

Although the combined costs of insurance, repairs, maintenance and fees and taxes, are higher for nearly all diesel models, the lower depreciation values and lower fuel costs of diesel vehicles contribute to a lower total cost of ownership—especially among passenger cars and SUVs. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge. Average diesel take rates.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

Ignition characteristics of natural gas fuel represent challenges to engine manufacturers working to satisfy tighter emission standards, achieve lower fuel consumption and higher engine performance, and respond to market demand for extended maintenance options. Natural Gas Vehicle Research Roadmap (CEC-500-2008-044-F).

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AUGUST 15, 2012

The NETL project was one of 20 selected for funding in late 2008. during typical engine tours, before induction for scheduled maintenance. The coating allows aircraft engines to better retain engine performance and is conservatively expected to reduce fuel consumption by an average of 0.5%

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

In addition to the fuel savings, electric vehicles typically require less maintenance than traditional internal combustion engine vehicles, which means lower maintenance costs. —Scott Phillippi, UPS senior director of automotive maintenance and engineering.

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APRIL 6, 2014

This third-generation model is based on iterations of Komatsu hybrid experience; Komatsu was the first in the industry to introduce a hybrid excavator in 2008. Data such as fuel levels, operating hours, location, cautions and maintenance alerts are relayed to the web application for analysis. Komatsu America Corp. Earlier post.)

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JANUARY 20, 2014

These first two initiatives brought the site’s level of CO 2 neutrality to 87% to 2008, with the final push to reach 100% beginning two years ago. Braås then joined a Volvo Group initiative in 2007 that saw it switch to green electricity (i.e. generated from renewable sources).

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MARCH 18, 2011

million barrels per day, were higher than any previous February since 2008. While refinery maintenance and turnarounds reduced total inputs to crude distillation units, gasoline and distillate production achieved record highs for any February. Total distillate fuel deliveries, at 4.0 Jet fuel deliveries rose by 7.1%

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

ESB plans to use the vehicles for customer service and for infrastructure maintenance in Ireland. In 2008, the company sold a total of about 197,700 vehicles including light, medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. MFTBC is planning to expand its hybrid trucks business into targeted export markets starting in 2010.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

FE) to support the long-term operation and maintenance expenses of new hydrogen refueling stations in California. Honda launched its more recent fuel-cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity, in July 2008. Earlier post.). FirstElement Fuel is providing a vital piece of what is needed for a successful launch of fuel-cell vehicles.

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JANUARY 23, 2011

The McConchie-Stroud System uses low-maintenance technologies and an efficient solar system to produce algae in one-tenth of the land surface as compared to the current pond method for producing algae, the company says. Algae.Tec was founded in 2008 with offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Perth, Western Australia.

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

Biodiesel blends became mandatory in early 2008, quickly followed by a raise in blend levels from 2 to 3% in July of the same year and from 3 to 4% in 2009. Currently, Brazil is fourth, with Germany, the US and France in the number 1, 2 and 3 positions respectively. The increase to 5% was originally planned for 2013. Emissions testing.

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

Funded by the DOE’s Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity (AVTA), NREL’s Fleet Test & Evaluation (FT&E) team performed a 12-month evaluation of six MY 2007 P70D hybrid vans and six MY 2006 P70D standard diesel vans at a UPS location in Phoenix, collecting and analyzing fuel economy, maintenance and other vehicle performance data.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2009

earlier post ), is partnering with Equipment Maintenance Innovators (EMI-Global) to distribute HHS hydraulic hybrid retrofit systems for light- and medium-duty commercial fleet vehicles. HHS has also purchased a totaled 2008 Chevy Silverado HD 2500 that will serve as a demonstration vehicle. HHS upfit system. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 29, 2010

In addition, the research team found no measurable impact to vehicle drivability or maintenance in conventional internal combustion engines. This effort has mandated an increase in the volume of renewable fuel required to be blended into transportation fuel from 9 billion gallons in 2008 to 36 billion gallons by 2022.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The year 2008 doesn't seem that long ago, although it is. So if you've got a thing for Swedish wagons, you'll need to find something like this used 2008 Saab 9-5 Sportcombi. The seller has all the maintenance records. Recent maintenance includes new brakes, front strut assemblies, valve cover gasket, tie rod ends, and more.

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MARCH 5, 2009

Some 250 of the trucks were sold in 2008 alone, a 64% increase from the figure recorded for the prior year. The Canter Eco Hybrid has been participating in Europe’s biggest fleet test for hybrid trucks since August 2008, when a total of ten hybrid models were handed over to eight customers in London for use in normal business operations.

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APRIL 21, 2009

The engine comes with a maintenance-free diesel particulate filter as standard equipment and meets the Euro 5 emission standard. The New Regal intermediate sedan was introduced in China in December 2008. It can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds, which will make it the most powerful turbocharged engine on the market.

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OCTOBER 3, 2010

The Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies, which will provide the facilities for maintenance, will also have charge infrastructure onsite. Better Place, which started its Hawaii operations in December 2008, is the prime contractor and operator and will provide project management, charge spots, network management and software.

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JULY 6, 2020

The large bank of SF 6 sequestered in this electrical equipment provides a substantial source of emissions from maintenance, replacement, and continuous leakage. Between 2008 and 2018, annual emissions of the gas increased by about 24% to around 9,000 tonnes a year. —Simmonds et al.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Highlights of ISO 19880-1 include: General design & maintenance requirements. ISO Technical Report (TR) 19880-1 is a first step towards standardizing hydrogen filling stations, and providing more up-to-date guidance than that developed as the earlier ISO TS 20100, published in 2008. Equipment & components. Layout & safety distances.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2018

The Hydrogen Sensor Laboratory was established by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (EERE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO) in 2008. Hydrogen sensors were one key element to this design.

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APRIL 24, 2009

The RX-8 Hydrogen RE will then undergo certification to meet local standards and will be used for maintenance staff training. Mazda agreed to collaborate with HyNor on the project in November 2007 and began validation of the RX-8 Hydrogen RE’s driving performance on Norwegian public roads in October 2008.

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JANUARY 30, 2009

AFRPA officials released a Request for Qualifications for the project in February, 2008.

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JANUARY 13, 2012

The proposed regulations for battery charger systems include measurement of power consumption in active mode, maintenance mode, and no battery mode; power factor for larger battery charger systems; and labeling and marking requirements. The Energy Commission began working on these energy efficiency standards in April 2008.

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