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EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

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For the Transportation sector, EIA projects that energy consumption will decline between 2019 and 2037 (in the Reference case) because increases in fuel economy more than offset growth in vehicle miles traveled (VMT). This growth arises from increases in air transportation outpacing increases in aircraft fuel efficiency.

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Cal Energy awards GTI $1M grant to demo production-intent version of CWI 6.7L medium-duty natural gas engine with HD-OBD

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liter stoichiometric spark ignited (SI) natural gas engine now referred to as the ISB6.7 US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resource Board (CARB) require On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) to be implemented in heavy-duty alternative fueled vehicles for the 2018 model year.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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One initiative, SuperTruck II ( earlier post ), will award $80 million to four projects to develop and to demonstrate cost-effective technologies that more than double the freight efficiency of Class 8 trucks. PPG Industries, Inc. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy. Ohio State University.

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac Escalade Duramax 4WD

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The screen also is home for embedded navigation and the fantastic, optional three-amplifier, 28-channel, 36-speaker AKG Studio Reference 3D sound system. This is one area where GM is the industry leader and, after the trial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing. The first thought is this references a 6.0-liter

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Road Test: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury FWD

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The first thought is this references a 4.0-liter This is one area where GM is the industry leader, and after the initial service plan expires, it is well worth renewing. The exterior design of the 2021 XT5 is among the most attractive in the midsize premium SUV class. liter engine or 400 horsepower, but no, not even close.

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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This, industry observers believe, can be achieved in the near term, and certainly prior to the 2023 deadline to achieve the 80 ppb ozone NAAQS. Five technology paths for very-low-NO x and GHG emissions from heavy-duty natural gas engines. Click to enlarge. g/bhp-hr—75% below today’s standard. Hybridization.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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Neil Auerbach is a Managing Partner at Hudson Clean Energy Partners which is a global private equity firm investing in renewable power, alternative fuels, energy efficiency and storage. Who is going to take the lead on building the transmission capability that is needed: private industry, states or the federal government?

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