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BP acquiring upstream portion of Clean Energy’s renewable gas business for $155M

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Renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel—biomethane—is produced entirely from organic waste. As a fuel for natural gas vehicle fleets, including heavy-duty trucks, it is estimated to result in 70% lower greenhouse gas emissions than from equivalent gasoline- or diesel-fueled vehicles.

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Chesapeake Energy to invest some $1B over 10 years to support natural gas demand, infrastructure and end-use technologies; $305M in initial investments in Clean Energy Fuels and Sundrop Fuels

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billion venture capital fund over the next 10 years, Chesapeake NG Ventures Corporation (CNGV), dedicated to identifying and investing in companies and technologies that will replace the use of gasoline and diesel with natural gas and natural gas-to-liquids (GTL) fuels. per gallon cheaper than gasoline and diesel; and. Sundrop Fuels.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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CHrysler’s current research efforts include various strategies to warm engines and transmissions faster; to have the vehicles run at an ideal set point; and to recapture waste heat. Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps. Axles and Drivelines.

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Torotrak and Rotrex Establish Joint Venture to Speed Introduction of Variable Drive Compressor Technology for Boosting

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The new venture, which will be called “Rotrak”, will add Torotrak’s variable speed traction drive to Rotrex’ supercharging technology to address the automotive industry’s need for affordable, effective engine downsizing technologies. million units per year to 12 million by 2016. Torotrak CEO Dick Elsy. million to 16.1

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus RX 450h F Sport AWD

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MG 1 starts the gasoline engine and charges the nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, while MG2 drives the front wheels and regenerates the battery during braking and coasting, and MGR drives the rear wheels and also regenerates the battery. Recognized and known for affordable luxury, the RX 450h continues to impress.

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Ford to invest $1.8B in R&D in China

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This will be quickly followed with the 2016 introduction of SYNC 3. As it implements more driver-assistance technologies, Ford is working on the global development of fully autonomous vehicles, with the ultimate goal of creating an accessible and affordable solution for consumers in China and around the world. Earlier post.)

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Opel to launch 3 new engine families, 13 new engines by 2016

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Opel is launching three new engine families and 13 new engines between 2012 and 2016, renewing 80% of its engine portfolio. billion) through 2016—is beginning the renewal of its powertrain portfolio now with the introduction of all-new 1.6-liter SIDI Turbo gasoline engine. Compared to Opel’s previous 1.6-liter

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