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2015 VW Jetta to debut at New York Show; new EA288 diesel version already LEV3/Tier 3 compliant

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2015 Jetta. Volkswagen is presenting the world premiere of the redesigned 2015 Jetta sedan at the 2014 New York International Auto Show. liter 150-horsepower (112 kW) EA288 TDI Clean Diesel engine offered in the 2015 Jetta already conforms to the upcoming LEV3/Tier 3 emissions standard ( earlier post ) in the USA.

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Kawasaki, Subaru, Toyota, Mazda, and Yamaha partner on producing, transporting, and using carbon-neutral fuels, including hydrogen

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jointly announced that, toward the achievement of carbon neutrality, they will take on the challenge of expanding fuel options through the use of internal combustion engines at the (three-hour) Super Taikyu Race in Okayama on 13-14 November. Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Going forward, they are planned to be joined by Honda Motor Co.,

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Throughout 2014, Tesla Motors fortunes will have tongues wagging (and international car buyers salivating) as the brand becomes a global phenomenon. Electric motorcycles breakout. Sales of e-motorcycles have been increasing, but the market remains a tiny fraction of the e-bicycle and e-scooter market (5.2

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Shell, Gordon Murray and Osamu Goto to develop new ultra-compact ICE city car

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Shell, in collaboration with Professor Gordon Murray and engine specialist Osamu Goto will co-engineer an ultra-compact, efficient car for city use based around the internal combustion engine (ICE). Shell will design the motor oil that complements and enhances the overall efficiency of the vehicle. Project M concept drawing.

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Ford unveils next-gen F-150; up to 700 lbs lighter, new 2.7L EcoBoost with stop-start

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2015 F-150. Ford introduced the all-new Ford F-150 at its press conference at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Variable displacement oil pump reduces internal engine friction to improve fuel economy. Cooling jets beneath the pistons that spray oil on the pistons to help lower operating temperatures.

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California Energy Commission awards $9.6M to 8 projects on electric vehicles, natural gas and biofuels

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In 2007 the company developed Mission One, a high performance electric motorcycle. The company used that technology to create battery modules and motor control systems that will work in other electric motorcycles, scooters, cars, buses and even outdoor power equipment. Earlier post.) Biodiesel distribution.

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Audi’s production electric e-tron quattro may set a new standard for vehicle handling; advanced vehicle dynamics control

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Although, in Pint’s phrase, the e-tron quattro SUV can “ turn like a hunting dog after a rabbit ”, the C-BEV (as Audi calls it internally) should be capable of consistently removing some of the impacts of dynamic forces on the driver in much more mundane driving events. Earlier post. ) lb-ft) of torque—i.e.,

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