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2,487.5 MPG Achieved at 2010 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas

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For the second year in a row, the student team from Laval University in Quebec, Canada took home the grand prize at the Shell Eco-marathon Americas, taking top place in the 2010 competition with 2,487.5 mpg US (0.538 L/100km). miles per gallon US (0.095 L/100km) in the “Prototype” category.

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Grand Prize Combustion-Engine Winner at 2009 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas Achieves 2,757.1 MPG

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Some of the vehicles in the 2009 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas. The student team from Laval University (Quebec, Canada) took the grand prize in the “Prototype” category at the 2009 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas , held 15-18 April at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA, with 2,757.1 mpg (0.543 L/100km). mpg (0.543 L/100km).

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Navigant forecasts global road transportation energy consumption to increase 25% by 2035; 84% from conventional fuels

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Navigant also projects that investments in alternative fuel and fuel efficiency improvements will reduce annual energy consumption in the United States year-over-year. In contrast, energy consumption will grow in developing regions, particularly in Eastern Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

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Tesla Semi takes center stage in Frito Lay’s mutli-million dollar sustainability initiative

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It’s also the first to implement site-wide alternative fuel vehicles, on-site renewable energy generation, energy storage equipment, and employee EV charging stations. If the standard 4-person compact SUV drives on average 15,000 miles per year with an average MPG of 25.5, 1-megawatt solar carport with energy storage.

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Flash Drive: 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

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Effortless Efficiency The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is powered by a 1.6-liter This is ample power to get the 3,906-pound Tucson Hybrid up to speed. The EPA estimates fuel economy in the Limited trim to be 35 mpg city/35 highway/35 combined. If you opt for the Blue trim, the fuel economy is rated at 38/38/38/.

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Hertz and Liberty Tire launch national tire recycling program

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Liberty Tire Recycling is the largest tire recycling company in North America and converts used tires into rubber feedstock and other materials that can be used for a wide variety of eco-friendly products and services.

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Road Test: 2022 Honda Civic Sedan 1.5T Touring

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liter ups the power to 180 hp and 177 lb.-ft. Honda bumps up mpg & power. turbo at 31 mpg city/38 highway/34 combined. mpg combined, with a 90-mile all-freeway run, using the adaptive cruise control set at 65 mph, the average bumped up to 40.8 50+ MPG and good handling, too. If you opt for the 2.0L

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