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EPA SmartWay honors 44 freight carriers for exceptional supply chain efficiency

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Since 2004, SmartWay Partners have avoided emitting more than 72 million metric tons of carbon pollution, while saving more than 170 million barrels of oil and $24.9 Davis Transfer Co. Jack Key Auto Transport. billion in fuel costs—equivalent to eliminating annual energy use in over six million homes. Curtis Trucking, Inc.

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Do stop-start systems wear out your car’s starter?

Baua Electric

Several years ago, Mazda’s Robert Davis suggested that the advantage might amount to 0.1 For an explanation of why, we reached out to a source in the auto industry who’s had a great deal of experience with these systems. appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. Stop-start systems were slower to come to the U.S.,

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Ford provides some performance specs for its new 2.7L twin-turbo EcoBoost for the MY2015 F-150

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liter EcoBoost fuel efficiency is the debut of standard Auto Start-Stop technology for F-150. Variable displacement oil pump reduces internal engine friction to improve fuel economy. Cooling jets beneath the pistons that spray oil on the pistons to help lower operating temperatures. Boosting 2.7-liter liter four-cylinder engine.

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Orders beginning for Ford F-150 Diesel; best-in-class torque, towing, targeted EPA-est. 30 mpg

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Dual fuel filters are added for improved break-in, while a cast-aluminum oil pan and two-stage oil pump mean reduced parasitic loss and improved fuel efficiency. To help reduce fuel consumption and vehicle emissions during city driving, Auto Start-Stop also comes standard.

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CRC study finds some adverse results from use of mid-level ethanol blends in MY 2001-2009 engines; DOE and ethanol industry say study significantly flawed

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In June 2008, EPA outlined testing needed for the agency to approve a waiver, and EPA requirements were consistent with test plans developed by the auto and oil industries. million of research sponsored by the auto and oil industries, and $40 million of testing sponsored by the federal government. —Pat Davis.

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LA Times: CARB's Sperling Conflicted

Plugs and Cars

The UC Davis Institute he heads took in millions from auto and oil companies in the years prior to his appointment by Gov Schwarzenegger. Check out today's LA Times piece by Ken Bensinger on CARB Board Member Dan Sperling, here.

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UMTRI study finds US and China could turnover more than 90% of LDV fleet to alternative powertrains by 2050 under very aggressive penetration scenarios

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Davis, personal communication, February 20, 2010). auto companies all understand that they will have years to adjust to the evolution to alternative. automotive companies introduce new technologies that reduce dependence on foreign oil or. vehicles, and a minimum of 30 years to get the full benefits of the introduction (P.

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