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Diesel Technology Forum: 57% of all commercial diesel trucks on the roads in US are near-zero emissions models

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Near-zero emission trucks are advanced diesel technology manufactured in the 2010 and later model years. are electric, and the remainder are gasoline or other fuels. are electric, and the remainder are gasoline or other fuels. are advanced diesel technology; 2.1% are CNG, 0.3% are advanced diesel technology; 2.1%

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Toyota commissions Yamaha to develop hydrogen-fueled 5.0L V8; follow-on from Nov 2021 announcement

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In Japan, Toyota and other automotive-related companies are about to begin a collaborative effort to expand the range of fuel options for internal combustion engines. At the same time, ‘Motor’ is in our company name and we accordingly have a strong passion for and level of commitment to the internal combustion engine. Earlier post.).

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Final EPA report shows total US GHG emissions up 3.2% in 2010, total CO2 up 3.5%, total transportation CO2 up 1%

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The final report shows overall emissions in 2010 increased by 3.2% EPA attributes the trend to an increase in energy consumption across all economic sectors, due to increasing energy demand associated with an expanding economy, and increased demand for electricity for air conditioning due to warmer summer weather during 2010.

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Ricardo study suggests global oil demand may peak before 2020, falling to below 2010 levels by 2035

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Global demand for oil may well peak before 2020, falling back to levels significantly below 2010 demand by 2035, according to a multi-client research study conducted by Ricardo Strategic Consulting launched in June 2011 in association with Kevin J. Diesel and gasoline demand disparity. Lindemer LLC. natural gas vehicles) sectors.

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Green Grand Prix Plans Double Header Again in 2010

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Drivers of alternate fueled vehicles, hybrids and fuel-efficient, gasoline-powered cars will have two opportunities to test their vehicles at the 6 th Annual Green Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, NY on 8 May. Tom Megan of Redwood, NY, will compete in the 2010 Green Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, NY, in his 1965 Porsche 356SC that runs on bio-diesel.

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Volkswagen Showcases Touareg Hybrid at New York International Auto Show

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unveiled the second generation Touareg and showcased the brand’s first hybrid at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. With the hybrid model, a supercharged, direct injection V6 gasoline engine is paired with an electric motor and an eight-speed automatic transmission, reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions by about 40%.

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Volvo Cars and Geely intend to merge their combustion engine operations

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The proposed new business would clear the way for Volvo Cars to focus on the development of its all-electric range of premium cars. By the middle of the next decade it expects half its global sales to be fully electric and the other half hybrid, supplied by the new unit. Volvo Cars Drive-E 4 cylinder gasoline engine - T4/T3/T2.

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