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MAY 17, 2012

Growth Energy, an ethanol industry trade group, petitioned the EPA in March 2009 to raise the limit on ethanol in gasoline from 10 to 15 percent. The CRC Engine Durability study took duplicates of eight different vehicle model engines spanning 2001-2009 model years. Background.

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JUNE 25, 2009

For its Technology Day 2009 in Germany, BMW focused on describing its work with aerodyanmics, engines and transmissions in the context of its EfficientDyanmics development strategy. In cars featuring a manual gearbox, in turn, a gearshift point indicator facilitates the choice of the ideal gear for maximum fuel economy.

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DECEMBER 26, 2009

China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revised key economic figures for 2008 following its second national economic census, including gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate, energy use growth rate, and rate of reduction in energy use per unit of GDP. NBS estimated that China is on track to achieve 8% GDP growth rate in 2009.

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DECEMBER 4, 2011

Rebounding from the global financial crisis of 2008-09 when emissions temporarily decreased, last year’s high growth was caused by both emerging and developed economies. Emissions from the trade of goods and services produced in emerging economies but consumed in the West increased from 2.5% Canadell and Michael R.

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JULY 9, 2015

Data was provided by Manheim Auctions, Vincentric, Black Book, Environmental Protection Agency, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Energy Information Administration and Federal Highway Administration. Percentage differences in miles per gallon (mpg) between comparable diesel and gasoline vehicle pairs.

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AUGUST 22, 2012

However, reform has been hampered by concerns over how higher fuel prices will affect the broader economy—potentially disrupting key sectors like transport, industry and agriculture—and the ability of poor citizens to cope with higher prices. and 15¢ per kWh, while subsidies for fossil fuels were estimated at around 0.1–0.7¢

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NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Mercedes-Benz began production of the B-Class F-Cell in 2009; 200 units of the vehicle were produced under standard production process at Mercedes-Benz facilities and delivered to customers worldwide. All failures are tracked and statistically evaluated. Earlier post.). Fleet results.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Using a variety of data including direct observations, computer-generated models, and estimates from countries’ energy statistics, the team created a global CO 2 budget—the amount of CO 2 produced and consumed—from 1959 to 2008. 2009) Trends in the sources and sinks of carbon dioxide. over the previous seven years.

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AUGUST 7, 2013

This statistic increases to two-thirds of all new registrations if the data are restricted to passenger cars, according to Bosch. This offers potential for growth given the country’s steadily expanding economy. As recently as 2009, the Mercedes E class was the only diesel sedan on the market. Brazil: no diesel in passenger cars.

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AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Focus on fuel economy.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

In a 2009 paper describing the use of S3D—a flow solver for performing direct numerical simulation (DNS) of turbulent combustion that was developed at the Combustion Research Facility (CRF) at Sandia National Laboratories (CRF/Sandia)—in terascale direct numerical simulations of turbulent combustion, Chen et al. DME chemistry.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

The gap between official and real-world fuel-economy figures in Europe has risen to about 38%, according to a new report published by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. Ten years ago the discrepancy between these real-world and sales-brochure values was at 10%.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Emerging economies understand the role science and innovation play in the global marketplace and in economic competitiveness and have increasingly placed a priority on building their capacity in science and technology. In addition, emerging economies now invest more in clean energy than advanced economies.

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APRIL 23, 2009

During the SAE 2009 World Congress in Detroit, Gary Kissel of General Motors presented an update of hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle standards being revised or developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Hybrid Standards Committee. Estimated completion for J1711 is summer 2009. by Jack Rosebro. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 15, 2009

As automotive production in Europe falls by a whopping 35 per cent, small cars have reached a new record high market share reflecting consumer concerns about the general economy and the environment. Indeed the average engine size and power fell from 1,706cc to 1,635cc in the first quarter of 2009. per cent over the whole of 2008.

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MAY 16, 2009

Honda Manufacturing in Indiana has begun production of the 2009 Civic GX, which is the only natural gas vehicle built by a major automaker in the USA. Its fuel economy statistics are 24mpg in city driving and 36mpg on the highway. It develops 109lb-ft of torque at 4,300rpm and has an average range of more than 220 miles.

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

According to its statistics, September, traditionally a large volume month anyway due to the number plate change, will be the biggest month for 2009 with an 11.8 The momentum for new car sales in the UK shows no sign of declining after September figures were released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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JUNE 27, 2009

Well if it’s Technology Day 2009 is anything to go by, then the focus is firmly on its EfficientDynamics development strategy. According to the company, optimised aerodynamics have a direct impact on a car’s fuel economy with a reduction of air drag by 10 per cent offering a fuel consumption reduction of around 2.5

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

The first motion directed ARB staff to redo an underlying statistical report that was originally produced under the leadership of an ARB staffer who had falsified his academic credentials, and submit it to a rigorous peer-review process. These updates had been requested by the Board at the December 2008 and July 2009 meetings, respectively.

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APRIL 14, 2009

The Institute chose pairs of 2009 models from Daimler, Honda, and Toyota because these automakers have micro and mini models that earn good frontal crashworthiness ratings, based on the Institute’s offset test into a deformable barrier. Equally clear are the implications when it comes to fuel economy. 4, April 14, 2009.

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

The Bureau of Labor Statistics said the average UAW member makes about $28 per hour on the line at the start of 2023. The worst example has to be 2009, following government bailouts that only managed to exclude Ford Motor Company. The above wasn’t simply a problem for any singular industry either.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

For example, fuel economy statistics and a graphic display of the electric range is shown on the navigation map. The Audi Q5 HFC (Hybrid Fuel Cell) followed in 2009. Hill descent control and an off-road mode for the electronic stabilization control ESC are standard. A tilt angle display is standard with the optional air springs.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

These included the industry returning to offering guaranteed pensions and retiree health care — something General Motors and Chrysler (now Stellantis) attributed to their 2009 bankruptcy filings. While the official rate from The Bureau of Labor Statistics is supposed to be somewhere around 3.3

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