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New Navistar International Prostar models offers up to 5% fuel economy improvement

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JUNE 25, 2014

announced that its International ProStar linehaul and regional haul tractors are now available with the company’s 13-liter engine and Eaton Fuller Advantage Series Automated 10-speed transmission. The new ProStar offering delivers up to 5% in fuel economy improvement. Navistar, Inc.

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Ceres: national fuel economy and emissions standards can increase viability of domestic automakers and suppliers

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AUGUST 10, 2017

New analysis commissioned by Ceres, a sustainability nonprofit organization working with investors and companies, suggests that national fuel economy and emissions standards can help increase the viability and international competitiveness of domestic automakers and suppliers. The analysis, “ What’s Driving the U.S

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International Truck invites Class 8 competitors to open event for head-to-head testing on fuel economy, aerodynamics and drivability

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JULY 24, 2015

International Truck (Navistar’s flagship vehicle brand) has invited each of its Class 8 competitors to participate in an open performance testing to compare fuel economy and drivability of their new trucks during the week of 31 August at the Navistar Proving Grounds in New Carlisle, Indiana.

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Navistar ships first vocational vehicles with 9- and 10-liter SCR engines; up to 8% fuel economy improvement

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JULY 16, 2014

has started customer shipments of its first International DuraStar and International WorkStar vehicles with the company’s 9- and 10-liter engines with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) emissions technology. Our field test customers are seeing positive results, with our new trucks registering significant fuel economy improvements.

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DOE: Life cycle GHG emissions for 2020 electric small SUV were half those of a conventional gasoline small SUV

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Using current technologies, all evaluated biofuel, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle pathways offer significant C2G GHG emissions reduction compared to the current gasoline internal combustion engine vehicle. Key assumptions for these two scenarios (e.g., powertrain efficiency, component weights, etc.)

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Toyota West Virginia rolls its first hybrid transaxle off production line; $226M investment

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JUNE 10, 2020

After more than two years of preparation, Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia (TMMWV) produced Toyota’s first hybrid transaxle in North America this previous week.

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West Virginia Virginia Toyota Hybrid

Fuel economy measures could cut Commonwealth countries’ cumulative oil bill by US$3.2T through 2050

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NOVEMBER 22, 2012

trillion) through to 2050 and can help cut the world’s road transport energy use and CO 2 emissions by nearly half in that same time, by improving vehicle fuel economy, according to an opinion paper recently published by the Commonwealth Advisory Bureau (CAB) and sponsored by the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI).

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Stop/start to be standard with V-6 in Jeep Cherokee and I-4 in 2015 Chrysler 200; up to 3% better fuel economy

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JUNE 24, 2014

Chrysler Group is offering fuel-saving Engine Stop-Start (ESS) technology as standard equipment on certain models of the award-winning 2015 Jeep Cherokee mid-size SUV and 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan. ESS accounts for a one-mpg city-cycle fuel-economy gain in the Ram, the most fuel-efficient truck in its segment.

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Eaton launches new line of medium-duty 7-speed dual-clutch transmissions; up to 8-10% better fuel economy

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Eaton has introduced Procision, a new line of medium-duty dual-clutch transmissions, that delivers 8 to 10 percent better fuel economy than a similarly equipped vehicle with a torque converter automatic. These features can be disabled for even greater fuel economy if desired.

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Cummins ATLAS light-duty diesel surpasses fuel economy targets, with criteria emissions lower than Tier 2/Bin 2

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MARCH 26, 2015

is showcasing the results of a four-year joint program with the US Department of Energy (DOE) at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The Cummins team not only surpassed all fuel-economy targets, but also achieved criteria emissions lower than the stringent Tier 2/Bin 2 levels. Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). Cummins Inc.

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US EPA rates Nissan LEAF fuel economy as 99 mpg-equivalent (combined); 73-mile range

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NOVEMBER 22, 2010

The new fuel economy label also notes consumption of 34 kWh per 100 miles. EPA fuel economy label for the LEAF. The label also puts the LEAF as best in the mid-size car class in terms of fuel economy, greenhouse gas emissions, and emissions of criteria pollutants. Click to enlarge.

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New report finds global CO2 vehicle emission reduction measures falter; dropping diesels, increasing SUVs

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MARCH 21, 2019

Vehicle fuel economy improvements have slowed globally, according to the latest report from the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI): Fuel Economy In Major Car Markets: Technology And Policy Drivers 2005-2017. Overall, global fuel economy has improved by an average of 1.7% L ge /100 km.

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Eaton launches new family of 16-speed UltraShift PLUS transmissions for Navistar linehaul applications; 2-4% improvement in fuel economy

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MARCH 25, 2013

The new UltraShift PLUS LSE (Linehaul Small-Step Efficiency) will be released initially with Navistar’s proprietary MaxxForce 13L SCR engines on the International branded vehicles and followed shortly thereafter with Cummins ISX15 engines. Production is scheduled to take place in April of this year.

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2012 Hyundai Accent first to receive 1.6L GDI Gamma engine; 18% improvement in highway fuel economy to 40 mpg

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APRIL 20, 2011

Hyundai Motor America introduced the all-new 2012 Accent at the New York International Auto Show; this marks the US debut of the latest version of the popular subcompact sedan and the new Accent five-door. By precisely controlling the injection of fuel, GDI allows for better fuel economy, increased power and reduced emissions.

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2015 Ford Transit offers fuel economy up to 46% better than old E-Series vans

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JUNE 6, 2014

2015 Ford Transit offers up to 46% better fuel economy than the old E-Series. The all-new 2015 Ford Transit delivers as much as 46% better fuel economy than Ford E-Series. Click to enlarge. Transit has sold more than 7 million units worldwide since being introduced in Europe in 1965. The proven 3.5-liter

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Land Rover bringing two diesel SUVs to N. America; 32% better combined fuel economy, up to 28 mpg on highway; LEV 3

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JANUARY 11, 2015

The two new luxury diesel SUVs are making their debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and go on sale Fall 2015. Preliminary fuel economy figures for the Range Rover Sport and Range Rover are 22 mpg (city), 28 mpg (highway) and 25 mpg (combined) (10.7, l/100 km) on the highway.

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BMW Concept Active Tourer PHEV and diesel 328d to make US debut at New York International Auto Show

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MARCH 14, 2013

BMW will introduce the Concept Active Tourer plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) for the first time in North America at the 2013 New York International Auto Show on 27 March. seconds while getting fuel economy that could exceed 40 mpg (5.9 The Concept Active Tourer features a 1.5-liter

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New York BMW Concept International

BYD Debuts PHEV Pickup Truck for Mexican Buyers

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MAY 15, 2024

The automaker said the Shark aims to remedy many of the issues commonly found with pickup trucks, including bad fuel economy and a clunky driving experience. BYD’s international expansion is moving rapidly, but the company will likely second-guess any attempt to enter the United States.

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BYD PHEV Mexico South America

Volkswagen Taos SUV to use new version of the turbocharged EA211 engine that powers Jetta

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

liters and offers a number of high-tech features designed to improve fuel economy. Despite the engine having a larger displacement and being more powerful than the EA211 fitted in the Jetta, the engine is more efficient in fuel usage. —Johan de Nysschen, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen Group of America.

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New 2014 Toyota Corolla brings Valvematic, new CVT to North America; up to >40 mpg highway

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JUNE 7, 2013

The Corolla Eco-badged models will achieve an estimated highway fuel economy rating of more than 40 mpg (5.88 liter engine with Valvematic—a further development of VVT-i—a valve train technology which appears for the first time in North America with Corolla. The 2014 Corolla offers two 1.8-liter,

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North America 2014 Toyota MPG

Volkswagen Group of America joins LIFT for automotive light-weighting research; first automotive OEM member

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JANUARY 22, 2018

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. Among the areas the group is interested in working on are researching how internal components can be made lighter while improving performance and power for the vehicle while reducing manufacturing costs.

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TI Fluid Systems to supply wide range of fluid products for Mercedes-Benz global electrified vehicle platforms

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

TIFS will also supply products for Mercedes-Benz AG’s internal combustion engine (ICE) variants of this same platform. TIFS has had a long-standing relationship with a supply of products in refrigerant, brake and fuel fluids with Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes-Benz is a key strategic OEM for TIFS. Fluid systems—e.g.,

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Mercedes Supplies Global South Africa

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Leading international efforts for GHG emission reductions and adaptation.

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Transonic Looking at Final Funding Round This Year, Production Deployment of Supercritical Fuel System in 2014; 50-75% Improvement in Engine Fuel Economy

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MARCH 4, 2010

Transonic is currently working with four OEMs on evaluating the system, Rocke said: one each in Asia, North America, Europe and the other in the heavy-duty engine sector. Transonic’s testing on a mid-size vehicle on a chassis dynamometer resulted in EPA highway fuel economy of 64 mpg (3.7 Source: Transonic. Click to enlarge.

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California Air Resources Board approves sales of XL’s electrified Ford F-250

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AUGUST 21, 2018

The hybrid-equipped Ford F-250 improves fuel economy by an average of 25%, while reducing CO 2 emissions by 20%, providing both an economic and environmental advantage for fleets across North America. XL has earned the highest number of CARB executive orders for commercial vehicle electrification in the automotive industry. .

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FEV testing finds Transient Plasma ignition system increases fuel efficiency and decreases emissions

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JUNE 9, 2022

engine was tested at FEV North America and results indicate improvements over the stock ignition system. The combustion strategies enabled by the TPS Ignition System could result in fuel economy gains greater than 20% across a drive cycle, as illustrated by the simulation results in the 2020 report by Sandia National Labs to US DOE.

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Volkswagen to intro Passat BlueMotion Concept at Detroit show; 4-cylinder with cylinder deactivation; 42 mpg highway

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JANUARY 9, 2014

Volkswagen of America will introduce the Passat BlueMotion Concept at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit next week. Based on the current Passat that was developed specifically for North America, the BlueMotion label defines the version that has the best efficiency in the model lineup. Click to enlarge.

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Junkyard Find: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

What was the most fuel-efficient (mass-produced, internal combustion-powered, highway-legal, non-gray-market, four-wheeled, et freakin' cetera) new car available in the United States during the 1980s? The Volkswagen Fox , base Subaru 3-door and Plymouth Horizon America undercut the Sprint's price as well. per gallon.

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Volkswagen continues to optimize its EA888 workhorse engine; fourth evolution in 2022 Golf GTI and R

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Known internally and to Volkswagen enthusiasts as the “Evo4,” its two most difficult roles might be under the hood of the 2022 Golf GTI and R. A further benefit the systems offer is the ability to use longer final drive ratios in the transmission, effectively downspeeding the engine, which can positively affect fuel economy.

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Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways

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AUGUST 6, 2022

The study provides a comprehensive analysis of the cost and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of a variety of vehicle-fuel pathways; the levelized cost of driving (LCD); and the cost of avoided GHG emissions. fuel sales tax) and/or credits (e.g., vehicle subsidies).

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Ford to apply start-stop technology to non-hybrid vehicles in North America in 2012

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DECEMBER 27, 2010

Ford will begin applying start-stop technology—currently used in Ford hybrids and some Ford cars in Europe—in conventional cars, crossovers and SUVs in North America in 2012. The fuel-saving system eventually will be offered in all of Ford’s global markets.

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IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

IEA fuel economy readiness index status, 2010. New propulsion systems requiring new fuels, such as plug-in electric vehicle systems and fuel cell systems, are beyond the scope of this technology roadmap and are treated in separate roadmaps. Average fuel economy and new vehicles registrations, 2005 and 2008.

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Ford Unveils Ford Fiesta for North America at Los Angeles Auto Show; 1.6L I4 with Ti-VCT Delivers Estimated 40 mpg Highway

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

Fiesta—available in four- and five-door bodystyles—will offer North American buyers a new choice of 15 class-exclusive technologies and projected highway fuel economy of 40 mpg, besting the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris and Corolla. Our fuel economy leader is now a PowerShift automatic. The Ford Fiesta’s 1.6-liter

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Los Angeles North America Ford MPG

1.0L EcoBoost Fiesta receives EPA rating of 45 mpg highway

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OCTOBER 29, 2013

The fuel economy rating outperforms some competitors’ diesels and hybrids on the highway driving cycle. The EPA rating is for both the four- and five-door five-speed manual-equipped 2014 Ford Fiesta with Super Fuel Economy package, which is also rated at 32 mpg city (7.4 l/100 km) highway. Earlier post.) liter and 2.0-liter

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2018 Mazda CX-5 in US features as standard 2.5L engine with new cylinder-deactivation technology

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NOVEMBER 27, 2017

engines received updates to reduce internal friction, which increases low-end torque, while also reducing real-world fuel consumption and particulate matter formation during combustion. Mazda is the only automaker to equip a four-cylinder engine with cylinder deactivation in North America. Mazda CX-5’s SKYACTIV-G 2.5

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Mazda 2018 Standards Engine

VW Unveils New Jetta in New York; New Gasoline and Diesel Engines for North America and Europe

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JUNE 15, 2010

VW had earlier previewed the new Jetta’s styling with the NCC coupe concept car shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. liter TSI with 147 kW (200 PS / 197 hp), which will power the Jetta GLI in North America starting in 2011. The new 115 PS engine has a combined fuel economy of 28 mpg (8.4

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Mitsubishi introduces 2014 Mirage with estimated 40 mpg US combined

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MARCH 28, 2013

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. MMNA) unveiled the 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door subcompact at the 2013 New York International Auto Show. Mitsubishi estimates that the new, non-hybrid Mirage, expected to go on sale in the fall, will achieve estimated fuel economy of 37 mpg city/44 mpg highway/40 mpg combined (6.4,

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Mitsubishi MPG 2014 North America

Ford Begins Production of New Powershift 6-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission for 2011 Fiesta

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MARCH 31, 2010

Electronically controlled, twin internal clutches shift gears quickly and smoothly, providing a seamless flow of torque. The PowerShift automatic is produced for Ford by GETRAG Americas, a joint venture between the GETRAG Group and GETRAG FORD Transmissions. Traditionally, manual transmissions have delivered higher fuel economy.

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Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

This request by the Alliance echoes a similar, earlier request by Global Automakers, the trade association representing the US divisions of 12 international automakers (Aston Martin, Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, Maserati, McLaren, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota). Earlier post.). Background.

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New 2012 Kia Rio and Soul feature 1.6L GDI engines; stop-start on the Rio

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APRIL 21, 2011

Kia Motors America (KMA) staged the premieres of the all-new 2012 Rio sub-compact sedan and the upgraded 2012 Kia Soul at the New York International Auto Show. The 2012 Rio features all-new ISG (stop-start) technology and fuel economy of up to 40 mpg US highway. Kia calculates that fuel economy for the 1.6-liter

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Kia 2012 Engine Fuel Economy

News: 2024 Hyundai Kona

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APRIL 10, 2023

News: 2024 Hyundai Kona EV Takes Lead as Redesigned Small SUV Debuts Hyundai introduced the all-new 2024 Kona at the New York International Auto Show this past week. Both motors drive the front wheels with an estimated 260 miles of driving range for the larger battery and 197 for the smaller one, based on Hyundai’s internal tests.

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Axion Power and ePower Engine Systems enter 5-year agreement for use of PbC batteries in diesel-electric drivetrains for Class 8 trucks; tests suggest up to 35% improvement in fuel economy

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MARCH 4, 2013

Axion Power International, Inc, the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems ( earlier post ), has entered a strategic relationship with ePower Engine Systems LLC. ePower showed its first converted truck—a Peterbilt 387—at the 2011 Mid-America Truck Show.

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Ford builds 2-millionth EcoBoost engine, with take rates growing globally; expected to exceed Ford’s global diesel production

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

EcoBoost technology combines smaller overall size with turbocharging, direct injection and variable valve timing to deliver significantly improved performance and fuel economy. Ford says its EcoBoost engines deliver up to 20% better fuel economy than larger-displacement gasoline engines. liter three-cylinder; 1.5-liter,

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Green Grand Prix Plans Double Header Again in 2010

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MARCH 14, 2010

This year, organizers are offering the event’s signature road rally through the region as well as a fuel economy competition for all classes of vehicles. The Green Grand Prix is based at the International Motor Racing Research Center in Watkins Glen and the adjacent Watkins Glen school district grounds. Click to enlarge.

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New Navistar International Prostar models offers up to 5% fuel economy improvement

Ceres: national fuel economy and emissions standards can increase viability of domestic automakers and suppliers

International Truck invites Class 8 competitors to open event for head-to-head testing on fuel economy, aerodynamics and drivability

Navistar ships first vocational vehicles with 9- and 10-liter SCR engines; up to 8% fuel economy improvement

DOE: Life cycle GHG emissions for 2020 electric small SUV were half those of a conventional gasoline small SUV

Toyota West Virginia rolls its first hybrid transaxle off production line; $226M investment

Fuel economy measures could cut Commonwealth countries’ cumulative oil bill by US$3.2T through 2050

Stop/start to be standard with V-6 in Jeep Cherokee and I-4 in 2015 Chrysler 200; up to 3% better fuel economy

Eaton launches new line of medium-duty 7-speed dual-clutch transmissions; up to 8-10% better fuel economy

Cummins ATLAS light-duty diesel surpasses fuel economy targets, with criteria emissions lower than Tier 2/Bin 2

US EPA rates Nissan LEAF fuel economy as 99 mpg-equivalent (combined); 73-mile range

New report finds global CO2 vehicle emission reduction measures falter; dropping diesels, increasing SUVs

Eaton launches new family of 16-speed UltraShift PLUS transmissions for Navistar linehaul applications; 2-4% improvement in fuel economy

2012 Hyundai Accent first to receive 1.6L GDI Gamma engine; 18% improvement in highway fuel economy to 40 mpg

2015 Ford Transit offers fuel economy up to 46% better than old E-Series vans

Land Rover bringing two diesel SUVs to N. America; 32% better combined fuel economy, up to 28 mpg on highway; LEV 3

BMW Concept Active Tourer PHEV and diesel 328d to make US debut at New York International Auto Show

BYD Debuts PHEV Pickup Truck for Mexican Buyers

Volkswagen Taos SUV to use new version of the turbocharged EA211 engine that powers Jetta

New 2014 Toyota Corolla brings Valvematic, new CVT to North America; up to >40 mpg highway

Volkswagen Group of America joins LIFT for automotive light-weighting research; first automotive OEM member

TI Fluid Systems to supply wide range of fluid products for Mercedes-Benz global electrified vehicle platforms

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

Transonic Looking at Final Funding Round This Year, Production Deployment of Supercritical Fuel System in 2014; 50-75% Improvement in Engine Fuel Economy

California Air Resources Board approves sales of XL’s electrified Ford F-250

FEV testing finds Transient Plasma ignition system increases fuel efficiency and decreases emissions

Volkswagen to intro Passat BlueMotion Concept at Detroit show; 4-cylinder with cylinder deactivation; 42 mpg highway

Junkyard Find: 1987 Chevrolet Sprint ER

Volkswagen continues to optimize its EA888 workhorse engine; fourth evolution in 2022 Golf GTI and R

Argonne releases new cradle-to-grave lifecycle analysis of US LDV vehicle-fuel pathways

Ford to apply start-stop technology to non-hybrid vehicles in North America in 2012

IEA technology and policy reports outline paths to halving fuel used for combustion-engined road transport in less than 40 years

Ford Unveils Ford Fiesta for North America at Los Angeles Auto Show; 1.6L I4 with Ti-VCT Delivers Estimated 40 mpg Highway

1.0L EcoBoost Fiesta receives EPA rating of 45 mpg highway

2018 Mazda CX-5 in US features as standard 2.5L engine with new cylinder-deactivation technology

VW Unveils New Jetta in New York; New Gasoline and Diesel Engines for North America and Europe

Mitsubishi introduces 2014 Mirage with estimated 40 mpg US combined

Ford Begins Production of New Powershift 6-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission for 2011 Fiesta

Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA

New 2012 Kia Rio and Soul feature 1.6L GDI engines; stop-start on the Rio

News: 2024 Hyundai Kona

Axion Power and ePower Engine Systems enter 5-year agreement for use of PbC batteries in diesel-electric drivetrains for Class 8 trucks; tests suggest up to 35% improvement in fuel economy

Ford builds 2-millionth EcoBoost engine, with take rates growing globally; expected to exceed Ford’s global diesel production

Green Grand Prix Plans Double Header Again in 2010

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