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Study finds clear trend of increasing NOx with higher biodiesel blends with CARB diesel; NOx neutrality achieved by blending in renewable or GTL diesel

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NO x emissions results of biodiesel, renewable, and GTL diesel fuel blends, and CARB diesel fuel for 2006 Cummins ISM. They also found that increasing renewable diesel (Neste Oil’s NExBTL) and gas-to-liquids (GTL) diesel blends showed NO x reductions with rising blend level. Credit: ACS, Hajbabaei et al.

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Senate version of “Fiscal Cliff” legislation includes 12 energy tax extenders; boost for algae

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The amended bill, now called the “American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012” and next to be considered by the House, contains 12 extensions outlined in Title IV of the bill, ranging from extension of production credits for Indian coal facilities to benefits for alternative fuels (including algal biofuels) and plug-in vehicles.

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Lightning Hybrids releases initial emissions testing results for medium-duty hydraulic hybrids

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Hydraulic pumps/motors and an accumulator (power storage unit) are added to gasoline, diesel, propane or CNG engines to store braking energy and use the captured energy to accelerate the vehicle, significantly saving fuel and brakes and cutting emissions. mph), low 2.1 mph with 3.8 With its high average speed(18.9

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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However, research conducted by the European Energy Agency states that “even when we account for the source of electricity generation, electric cars emit approximately 17-30% less carbon than gasoline or diesel cars.” mph” in the United States. Why does this matter?

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Road Test: 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Duramax 4WD Crew Cab AT4 CarbonPro

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Smooth, Powerful Diesel Performance. There is a low diesel rumble upon start-up that becomes a nice note when accessing the ample torque to get off the line, but then purrs at freeway speeds. Fuel economy for the 3.0-liter It used to be that diesel engines were only found in heavy-duty trucks. In 235 miles we averaged 25.2

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

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0 – 60 mph: Up to 4.5 They understand the challenges of converting current diesel and gasoline-powered truck owners to buying an electric pickup. Our focus is on vehicles that offer the best fuel economy in their class, which leads us to emphasize electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and diesels. Power and Range.

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Event: Ford Bronco Sport Off-Roadeo

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Ford’s Trail Control technology enables a cruise control-like setting, up-to 20 mph forward and 6 mph in reverse, for vehicle-controlled throttle and braking, letting the driver stay focused on navigating the trail. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market.

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