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EPA annual trends report finds new vehicle fuel economy at record 24.1 mpg; new powertrain technologies rapidly gaining share

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Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013. The majority of the carbon and oil savings from current vehicles is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies, the report observed. Fuel economy. Source: EPA. mpg, which is 0.5

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Westport to work with GM to develop advanced natural gas engine technology for light-duty vehicles

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has entered into an agreement with General Motors to help develop advanced natural gas engine technology for light-duty vehicles. Both General Motors and Westport will bring their expertise to developing natural gas engine controls, emissions and performance strategies. Westport Innovations Inc.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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AOI 04: Platinum Group Metals (PGM) Content Reduction to Enable Cost-Effective Aftertreatment for Gasoline and Diesel Engines. General Motors LLC. Ford Motor Company. General Motors LLC. Integrated Fuel Cell Electric Powertrain Demonstration. Washington State University. Gas Technology Institute.

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What’s the State of Hydrogen Vehicles in 2022?

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A Look at the Lightest Alternative Fuel. Many people credit General Motors with the first hydrogen-powered vehicle in 1966, which looks like a solid-color version of Fred’s Mystery Machine. This van ran on a fuel cell utilizing liquid hydrogen and oxygen. Hydrogen Vehicles in 2022.

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CleanFUEL USA partners with Freightliner on new 8.0L propane LPI medium-duty engine

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CleanFUEL USA, a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems, will build and certify a multi-purpose 8-liter General Motors (GM) propane engine in partnership with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America. —Tucker Perkins.

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U Toronto LCA suggests that with CNG as primary vehicle energy source, EVs best targeted at non-attainment areas

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Among their findings from the pathway analysis were: The Gasoline CV has both the highest base case energy use (900 GJ per vehicle lifetime) and CO 2 emissions (60 t), while the CNG CV results are 10% and 20% lower, respectively. The Gasoline CV has both the highest base case GHG climate change ($3000) and CAC health ($700) impacts.

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Update: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV

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As with all General Motors vehicles, the Silverado EV will be equipped with OnStar. A simple push of a button connects to a friendly representative to handle emergencies, directions and general assistance to make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. Observations: 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.