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UW Madison chemists discover new way to harness energy from ammonia

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A research team at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has identified a new way to convert ammonia to nitrogen gas through a process that could be a step toward ammonia replacing carbon-based fuels. This process can be harnessed to produce electricity, with protons and nitrogen gas as byproducts.

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California ARB Backs White House Program for Medium- and Heavy-Duty and Next Phase of Light-Duty Vehicle GHG and Fuel Economy Standards; Looking for LDV Improvements on the Order of 3-6% Annually

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President Obama’s announcement of the first-ever national policy to increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution from medium- and heavy-duty trucks for model years 2014-2018. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Honda begins production of 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid in North America

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Representing a key step in Honda’s electrification strategy, starting with the 2023 model year, about 50% of CR-V’s annual sales in the US will be powered by Honda’s new, more powerful fourth-generation two-motor hybrid-electric system. An associate at the Anna Engine Plant assembles the Atkinson-cycle engine.

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Mazda announces SKYACTIV-X: gasoline Spark Controlled Compression Ignition

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Compression ignition combined with a supercharger will improve fuel economy while delivering tremendous engine response and increased torque of 10–30% over the current SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Mazda will combined these optimized engines with effective electrification technologies. Yamasaki, Y.,

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Tips: 5 Best Car Maintenance Practices

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Whether you’re driving an electric car or a vintage machine, maintaining your car properly keeps it in top condition. You’ll also spend less money on fuel, whether it’s liquid in the tank for electricity in the battery. Hence, you spend less on diesel, gas or electricity. Do you want to get better gas mileage?

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Volkswagen Golf family named “2015 Motor Trend Car of the Year”

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Motor Trend named the Volkswagen Golf family—Golf 1.8T, Golf TDI Clean Diesel, Golf GTI and e-Golf models—as the 2015 Motor Trend Car of the Year. Motor Trend ’s Car of the Year program is open to any all-new or substantially upgraded 2015 automobile. liter turbocharged I-4 gas engines. —Motor Trend.

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7 Common Hybrid Myths and Misconceptions Debunked

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Photos from Clean Fleet Report archives. They have many advantages, such as consuming less fuel, being more environmentally friendly, silent and smooth to drive. Hybrid technology dates back to the early days of the automobile, pioneered by Porsche. Hybrid cars are exactly the same as gas vehicles in terms of driving.

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