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Allison Transmission introduces new 9AT for release in 2020; extends xFE fuel-saving to Series 1000, 2000

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Allison Transmission recently introduced its first nine-speed model at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta. Allison Transmission also announced availability of its latest fuel economy technology for its 1000 Series and 2000 Series. allows fleets to optimize fuel economy and performance to their specific needs.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

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Zipcars can be found in Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, New York, Philadelphia, Providence, Sacramento, San Diego, Zipcar users have a card that unlocks their local cars San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C. In the U.S.

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A Mexican Drug Cartel’s New Target? Seniors and Their Timeshares

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The scam represents the latest evolution of the Jalisco New Generation, which is entrenched in both illegal and legal sectors of the economy. In recent years, it has expanded into the legal sectors of the economy, including selling avocados to the United States. Pete Willard said he bought his Vidanta timeshare in 2015.

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Study finds cities can reduce CO2 more easily from residential conservation than transportation

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If accompanied by aggressive efforts to get drivers out of their cars, compact growth programs could reduce auto-based 2030 CO 2 emissions by as much as 25% over and above any emissions reductions attributable to higher fuel economy standards. — Landis et al. The CPP is intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.