2017 Alternative Fuels Fuel Fuel Economy 
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JUNE 15, 2017
Longer term, Cummins’ Research and Technology Department continues to investigate the viability of alternatives such as biofuels, synthetic fuels and hydrogen. Over the past 100 years, our ability to innovate and adapt has fueled our success and we are confident we are on the right path to do it again at this critical juncture.
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MAY 3, 2016
UPS announced an update to 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric delivery trucks that improve fuel economy as part of the company’s broader Rolling Laboratory approach. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however. A compact, quiet-running 650cc 2-cylinder engine replaces the previous 2.4L
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OCTOBER 11, 2016
UPS will add 200 new series hybrid electric delivery trucks to the company’s growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. will be deployed beginning in January 2017 starting in Arizona, Texas, Nevada, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and Florida, and, possibly in other states as well. Earlier post.).
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AUGUST 28, 2012
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the final rule for greenhouse gas emissions and fuel economy standards for MYs 2017-2025 for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty passenger vehicles. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). mpg US (5.84
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FEBRUARY 25, 2015
million contract by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide testing and analytical services related to vehicle emissions and fuel consumption. This new guidance is effective beginning with the 2017 model year. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has been awarded a five-year, $20.16-million
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OCTOBER 11, 2017
The most recent GREET versions are the GREET1 2017 version for fuel-cycle analysis and GREET2 2017 version for vehicle-cycle analysis. Updated the emission factors of criteria air pollutant (combustion and non-combustion emissions) for SMR hydrogen and petroleum fuels. The first version of GREET was released in 1996.
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OCTOBER 3, 2012
Developed by Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) and Parker Hannifin Corporation ( earlier post ), the parcel delivery vehicles can achieve up to 35% improved fuel economy and up to 30% CO 2 emissions reduction over traditional diesel-powered vehicles that use automatic transmissions in stop-and-go applications.
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