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Mazda announces SKYACTIV-X: gasoline Spark Controlled Compression Ignition

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Under Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030, Mazda aims to reduce corporate average well-to-wheel carbon dioxide emissions to 50% of 2010 levels by 2030, and achieve a 90% reduction by 2050. It intends to achieve this with a policy prioritizing efficiency improvements and measures for cleaner emissions that apply in the real world.

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Carnival Cruise Line signs agreement with Shell to fuel North America’s first LNG-powered cruise ships

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The two new Carnival Cruise Line vessels will be fully powered by LNG both while in port and at sea—an industry first and an environmental breakthrough that will improve air quality with cleaner emissions and produce the most efficient ships in company history.

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Propel Fuels expands retail sales of drop-in renewable diesel across Southern California; $2.59/gallon

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Diesel HPR made its North American debut in March 2015 at 18 Propel stations across Northern California. Delivered in bulk to businesses and agencies, Propel’s HPR is bundled with the company’s patented CleanDrive emissions accounting software, allowing fleets to easily quantify and report GHG reductions and air quality benefits.

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KCL study finds London air pollution from traffic improving, but continues to exceed limits in many parts of city

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This contrasted with the trends for the preceding five year period (2005–2009) when a wider upward tendency was observed in ΔNO 2 concentrations; this can be attributed in part to a 3% rise in the number of diesel buses and coaches between 2005 and 2009 and to the failure of tighter Euro class emissions standards. between the two periods.

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Kia unveiling new cee’d GT line with new 1.0L T-GDi and 7-speed DCT at Geneva

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liter T-GDi is a downsized, three-cylinder power unit engineered to improve fuel consumption and emissions while offering strong performance and immediate response. liter T-GDi engine produces 120 PS (118 hp, 88 kw) and 172 N·m (127 lb-ft) torque, and has been engineered to deliver lower CO 2 emissions than the 1.6-liter

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Ford introduces second-generation 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Diesel for F-Series Super Duty; Gen 1 hits 500,000 mark

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Ford introduced the 2015 F-Series Super Duty lineup at State Fair of Texas, featuring a second-generation 6.7-liter Other benefits include cleaner emissions and a reduction in the buildup of fuel deposits on the valves over time. Second-generation 6.7-liter liter Power Stroke V8 diesel. Click to enlarge. Ford introduced the 6.7-liter

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