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DECEMBER 7, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2013 Fuel Economy Guide. The 2013 models include efficient and low-emission vehicles in a variety of classes and sizes, but notable this year is the growing availability of hybrids and the increasing number of electric vehicles.

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The Giambattista Vico Stellantis plant, designed by Alfa Romeo, has been in operation since 1972. The industrial complex has produced more than 5 million cars to date and has won numerous international awards, including in 2013 with World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Gold certification.

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DECEMBER 11, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of the 2013 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. The Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards are presented in five categories: academic, small business, greener synthetic pathways, greener reaction conditions and designing greener chemicals.

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APRIL 24, 2014

Volvo Cars has added an R-Design version of its V60 Plug-in Hybrid, which was has been one of the better selling plug-in vehicles in Europe since going on sale, and currently is in fifth place for the first quarter of 2014. 2015 Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid R-Design. We sold almost 8,000 plug-in hybrids in 2013. Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

2013 Pathfinder. Nissan’s new 2013 Pathfinder SUV—the 4 th generation of the vehicle introduced more than 25 years ago— utilizes a new drivetrain featuring a 3.5-liter The new generation unibody Pathfinder weighs as much as 500 pounds (227 kg) less than the previous body-on-frame design. The 2013 Pathfinder’s 0.34

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OCTOBER 25, 2012

GM Korea plans to begin production of the battery-electric Chevrolet Spark minicar in 2013; the vehicle will be sold domestically as well as exported, including to the US. Earlier post.) Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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APRIL 4, 2012

2013 Altima. The Altima ranked as the second best-selling car in the US in 2011; the redesigned 2013 Altima Sedan goes on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in July at a starting MSRP of $21,500. The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter The 2013 Altima equipped with the 4-cylinder, 2.5-liter

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Toyota’s new 2013 Avalon ( earlier post ) is 110 lbs. (50 When it arrives at dealerships later this year, the 2013 Avalon will be the lightest-weight vehicle in the premium mid-size segment, according to Toyota. were able to achieve significant mass reduction in several key areas such as body structure, seat structure and wheel design.

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OCTOBER 19, 2012

China is planning a 120 km test drive from Beijing to Tianjin for autonomous vehicles in 2013, according to the National Natural Science Foundation. The vehicles are designed to perceive their environment, process it and respond accordingly with the help of GPS, ultrasonic radar and a variety of sensors.

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JUNE 8, 2012

Nissan will make it “Easy-Fill Tire Alert” system available on all future models it brings to market beginning in 2013.

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APRIL 20, 2011

Chevrolet has introduced the 2013 Malibu ECO, its most fuel-efficient midsize sedan yet. ECO is based on the 2013 Malibu sedan ( earlier post ). Other aerodynamic features on the Malibu ECO include: Outside rearview mirrors designed to maximize aerodynamic efficiency. Chevrolet Malibu ECO PowerFlow screen. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Tesla Motors announced record deliveries of 6,892 Model S vehicles worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2013, with 22,477 vehicles in the full year. GAAP net loss per share for the quarter ending 30 Sep 2013 was $(0.32), and for Q4 of 2012, $(0.79). In 2013, Tesla pulled in almost $2.5 on a non-GAAP basis and 25.8% 2014 Outlook.

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DECEMBER 4, 2021

Kongsberg has tested and verified a full-scale, full-size, zero-emissions drivetrain powered by hydrogen fuel cells designed for ships and ferries. The program is the third and final part of the EU-funded project HySeas (HySeas III) which has been running since 2013 to prepare and demonstrate a scalable hydrogen system for ships and ferries.

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DECEMBER 20, 2012

At a press conference the day before the opening of the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nev., Also highlighted will be the new 2013 Lexus LS, equipped with an advanced pre-collision safety system. Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will reveal an advanced active safety research vehicle.

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APRIL 5, 2012

2013 Ram 1500 at the New York International Auto Show. Chrysler unveiled the 2013 Ram pickup, featuring an array of fuel-saving systems including a more fuel efficient and more powerful 3.6-liter Extensive wind-tunnel testing honed the 2013 Ram 1500 exterior shape. The 2013 Ram 1500 Regular Cab 4x2 coefficient of drag (Cd) is.363—compared

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MARCH 20, 2014

The Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the findings of a review team formed in January 2013 to review the Boeing 787’s design, manufacture and assembly processes. Huerta asked the team to review the 787’s critical systems on 11 January 2013, after a lithium-ion battery fire on a 787 in Boston.

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The development team is also working on brand-shaping user interfaces and experience designs as well as China-specific vehicle designs. In a dedicated area, Audi Design China uses advanced digital tools such as VR headsets and digital drawing tablets to create the car designs of the future.

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JUNE 4, 2012

The team of the University of Maryland is the winner of the 2012 Hydrogen Student Design Contest, announced on Sunday by the US Department of Energy at the Young Scientist Symposium of the World Hydrogen Energy Conference 2012 in Toronto, Canada. At the awards ceremony, the theme for the next Contest was announced as well.

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JANUARY 14, 2013

presented the AERO-Y EV concept at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2013. The AERO-Y was designed for the research and development of Yokohama proprietary technologies. The Yokohama Rubber Co.,

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Just last month we reported that the Chevy Spark minicar would find its way to America in 2012 as a 2013 model. version of the Spark will receive small but significant design changes to meet U.S. Now comes word that U.S. safety standards. The changes won’t have any impact on the car’s arrival in the U.S.

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MAY 31, 2012

2013 Lexus ES 300h. Lexus has introduced the 2013 ES 350—the sixth generation of Lexus’ luxury sedan since its introduction more than 20 years ago—and the first hybrid version of the ES, the ES 300h. The beltless design helps improve fuel economy and overall reliability. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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JULY 8, 2014

A team of University of California, Riverside Bourns College of Engineering students have won an EPA student design contest for developing an exhaust aftertreatment device that cuts CO, NO x and PM emissions from lawnmowers. Originally, the catalyst was in a powder form and was prone to blowing out when the lawnmower was being used.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Tesla Motors unveiled its current prototype of the Model X electric crossover Tuesday night at its Los Angeles Design Studio. Tesla expects to begin production of Model X in late 2013, ramping up deliveries in early 2014. Tesla notes that the second motor enables more than all-weather, all-road capabilities: it increases torque by 50%.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Using vehicles based on this prototype model, Honda will begin demonstration testing in Japan in 2013. Variable Design Platform. Equipped with a Li-ion battery, the Micro Commuter Prototype Vehicle has a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph), a maximum range of approximately 60 km (37 miles), and output of 15 kW. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 27, 2014

In its sixth sales-weighted analysis of emissions from 8 major automakers’ 2013 model year vehicles, the Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) latest Automaker Rankings report found that Hyundai-Kia unseated Honda as the “Greenest Automaker.” Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2012

President Obama’s FY 2013 budget seeks $650.8 The research and development (R&D) portfolio is designed to ensure the ability to use abundant domestic fossil resources through the development of technologies with a specific focus on significant reductions of global carbon emissions at acceptable cost. The FY 2013 budget requests $95.5

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APRIL 2, 2012

Ford is offering the Auto Start-Stop system on its new non-hybrid 2013 Fusion equipped with a 1.6-liter The Ford Auto Start-Stop system includes a 12V battery designed for long. Fuel-economy includes: 2013 Fusion 1.6-liter 2013 Fusion Hybrid: projected 47 mpg. liter EcoBoost engine ( earlier post ) for $295.

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JUNE 25, 2014

Specifically, it provided images of the final production version''s exterior design--little changed from the concept it showed at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2013--along with.'

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JUNE 25, 2012

Toyota will introduce both gasoline and hybrid powertrain versions of the North American designed and engineered 2013 Avalon. The conventional 2013 Avalon will feature a proven 3.5-liter, The new transaxle is equipped with a numerically lower differential gear drive ratio (3.23), designed to help improve fuel economy.

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JANUARY 25, 2013

The new model will be available for sale in North America in February 2013. The UL—Certified charger was recently displayed at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, NV and is compliant with CHAdeMO standards, meeting all requirements for both small and large-scale installations.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2012

2013 Nissan Sentra. Nissan’s all-new 2013 Sentra, featuring a new 1.8-liter The new Sentra has a strong family resemblance to the recently introduced 2013 Nissan Altima, both in exterior and interior styling cues and its “class-above style” against competitive vehicles in the compact sedan segment. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 5, 2013

Visteon Corporation will showcase the e-Bee vehicle concept at the 2013 International CES show in Las Vegas next week. Representing Visteon’s vision of mobility in the year 2020, the e-Bee vehicle concept is designed to explore new and alternative ways of using a vehicle, including car-sharing, private ownership and short-term rental.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2013

At the Frankfurt Motor Show, Lexus introduced the fourth model—and the second hybrid—in the GS range, the GS 300h hybrid, which will be launched at the end of 2013. The GS 300h will also be available as F SPORT model featuring bespoke design elements and specific technologies for an even more engaging drive.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Holden previewed the design direction of its coming VF Commodore range—to be launched mid-year—with a public reveal of the 2013 Calais V luxury sports concept. 2013 Calais V luxury sports concept. The VF Commodore was designed and engineered at Holden’s headquarters in Port Melbourne, Victoria.

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APRIL 15, 2013

The Manifa field’s production capacity is expected to reach 500,000 bpd by July 2013, and is planned to reach its full design capacity of 900,000 bpd of Arabian Heavy crude oil by the end of 2014, while Saudi Aramco’s maximum sustained capacity will be maintained at the level preceding Manifa production.

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OCTOBER 7, 2013

The award honors the best among the technologies, products and services exhibited at CEATEC JAPAN 2013. Industrial Design. It was awarded by a panel of independent US journalists working in the fields of IT and consumer electronics. Kyocera Corporation: Rugged LTE Smartphone. Digital Imaging. Mastor Technology Limited: Steadicam.

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MARCH 27, 2014

Volvo Trucks’ 2014 heavy-duty engines are providing greater fuel efficiency than anticipated, delivering up to a 3% fuel efficiency improvement compared with their 2013 counterparts, according to the company. In 2013, about 87 percent of all Volvo trucks invoiced in the US and Canada were specified with a Volvo engine.

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