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EPA annual inventory shows US GHG up 3.1% from 2017-2018

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This increase was largely driven by an increase in emissions from fossil fuel combustion, which was a result of multiple factors, including more electricity use greater due to greater heating and cooling needs due to a colder winter and hotter summer in 2018 in comparison to 2017.

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Freescale introduces world’s smallest integrated tire pressure monitoring system

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Freescale Semiconductor introduced the FXTH87 tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) family—the smallest integrated package TPMS solution available at an extremely light weight of 0.3 The FXTH87 TPMS family is available now for a suggested resale price starting at US$3.45 in 10,000-piece quantities.

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New ArcelorMittal lightweight car door solutions; up to 34% weight savings over existing steel doors in medium-term

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Carmakers need to reduce the weight of their vehicles in order to meet future regulations; currently-enacted regulations in Europe (tailpipe emissions) come into full force in 2015 and those for the USA (tailpipe emissions and fuel economy) come into full force in 2021. Fuel Efficiency Materials Weight reduction'

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Interview: Jenny Chang, Kia Seltos Product Manager

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[Editor’s Note: The 2024 Seltos changes include two transmission and engine options, 20 more horsepower, choice of front or all-wheel drive, larger front grille and headlight design, new tail lights and, for the first time, the X-Line appearance trim package. The interior has more than 20-inches of panoramic screens in a redesigned cabin.

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2024 Hyundai Kona Review – Ready For New Challenges?

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Features that the Kona didn’t have before and are available now include dual-zone climate control, a power tailgate, and cooled front seats. USB-A ports are replaced by USB-C, and the available digital key now works with Apple Wallet. Fuel economy numbers top out at 35 mpg highway for a front-drive SEL.

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Ford showcases Transit line-up powered by new Ford EcoBlue diesel at Hannover; 6-speed auto, AWD and SYNC 3

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liter Ford EcoBlue engine powers every vehicle displayed on Ford’s Hannover stand, and provides commercial vehicle operators with fuel efficiency improved by up to 13% compared with the outgoing 2.2-liter Available now in the latest Transit and Transit Custom models, the 2.0-liter liter engine. l/100 km (35.6 l/100 km (38.5

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