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EPA: US GHG emissions in 2017 down 0.3% from 2016

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from 2016, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) latest Greenhouse Gas Inventory. The decrease in total greenhouse gas emissions between 2016 and 2017 was driven in part by a decrease in CO 2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion. In 2017, total gross U.S. greenhouse gas emissions were 6,472.3

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Toyota starts production of 5th-generation hybrid powertrain in Europe for new Corolla

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The latest Toyota hybrid electric low-emission powertrains will be made at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Poland (TMMP) and Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) for the new Corollas manufactured at TMUK and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey (TMMT). It also recoups part of kinetic energy generated by breaking and deceleration.

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Nissan launches new Note Aura in Japan; enhanced e-POWER electrified powertrain

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The all-new Note Aura comes exclusively with Nissan’s e-POWER electrified powertrain ( earlier post ), a key part of the company’s electrification strategy under the Nissan NEXT global business transformation plan. e-POWER uses a highly efficient gasoline engine to generate electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle.

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2016 Chevy Volt Range-Extending Engine To Have 75 HP?

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Electric power is only one part of the Chevrolet Volt equation. While it''s a part that covers two thirds of all Volt miles driven, the other third is handled by its range-extending 1.4-liter liter Ecotec gasoline engine.

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Toyota unveils 2016 RAV4 Hybrid; 8th hybrid in Toyota line-up

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liter gasoline engine and eCVT transmission along with an All-Wheel-Drive System with Intelligence (AWDi) featuring a rear motor that operates independently from the front motor. This additional electric motor delivers instant torque to the rear wheels only when additional traction is needed, thereby automatically helping prevent wheel spin.

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Chrysler to introduce PHEV models in 2016 and 2017 to meet ZEV requirements; new FCA gasoline engine family coming in 2015

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One will be a PHEV version of the new Chrysler Town & Country minivan to be introduced in 2016; the second will be a PHEV version of a new full-size crossover vehicle to be introduced in 2017. FCA will launch a PHEV minivan in 2016 to comply with ZEV requirements. Variable flow water pump and electric auxiliary water pump.

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Geely supporting Danish initiative on e-methanol with vehicle trials in Aalborg

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Geely Holding has provided two Geely Auto Emgrand methanol sedans ( earlier post ) and the world’s first M100 heavy truck to Danish partners as part of the long-term trial. From well to wheel, Geely’s methanol vehicles allows for a 70% reduction in CO 2 emissions compared to gasoline models.

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