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2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid PHEV minivan EPA-rated at 84 MPGe in electric-only mode; role of eFlite dual-motor/one-way clutch strategy

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Exceeding its initial program targets, the plug-in 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ( earlier post ) has earned an electric-mode fuel economy rating of 84 miles-per-gallon-equivalent (MPGe) from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid also excelled on two other fronts. Click to enlarge.

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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

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Pricing starts at $229 per week plus taxes. million all-electric miles since February 2017 and have saved an estimated 250,000 gallons of gas. Interested drivers can download the Maven app for Apple in the App Store and for Android in the Google Play Store. Bolt EVs in the Maven fleet have driven 6.5

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Delek sells AltAir renewable diesel/jet business to World Energy for $72M

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million, taking into consideration estimated working capital, Delek US’ portion of the biodiesel tax credit for 2017, and deal costs. is a diversified downstream energy company with assets in petroleum refining, logistics, asphalt, renewable fuels and convenience store retailing. Delek US Holdings, Inc.

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UC Santa Barbara team develops catalytic molten metals for direct conversion of methane to hydrogen without forming CO2

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The insoluble carbon floats to the surface of the melt, where it can be removed and stored or incorporated into composite materials. Furthermore, the process produces stoichiometric CO 2 , which may impose additional costs because of the need for sequestration or because of a possible carbon tax. Resources. Snodgrass, Michael J.

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Audi A4 and A5 now available to order as g-tron in Europe; Audi e-gas for 3 years as standard

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mi) (Germany, as of: August 2017). The lower CO 2 emissions also mean owners pay less in motor vehicle tax. They store 19 kilograms (41.9 The drive unit’s high efficiency means low costs of ownership: Fuel costs compared with an equivalent gasoline engine are much lower, at around €4 (US $4.70) per 100 kilometers (62.1

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California ARB releases discussion draft of plan to cut GHG by 40% by 2030

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Managing farm and rangelands, forests and wetlands so they can store carbon. The draft plan also includes two alternative strategies—one that relies on more direct regulations, and one that includes a carbon tax. The plan is expected to be finalized for consideration in Spring 2017. Click to enlarge.

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Audi’s bivalent 2.0 TFSI for the new A4 Avant and A5 Sportback g-trons

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This fuel is stored in four tanks that are distributed space-efficiently through the rearward structure. mi) (Germany, as at: September 2017). The lower CO 2 emissions also mean owners pay less in motor vehicle tax. The lower CO 2 emissions also mean owners pay less in motor vehicle tax. mi) on CNG alone.

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