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NREL updates experimental cetane number data; more than 250 new individual measurements

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This version of the compendium, which includes all available single-compound cetane number data found in the scientific literature published prior to March 2014, contains cetane values for 388 pure compounds, including 187 hydrocarbons and 201 oxygenates. The original report has been cited more than 130 times.

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New TNGA Dynamic Force 2.0L engine for 2019 Corolla Hatchback smaller, more powerful than 1.8L

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liter Dynamic-Force direct-injection inline four-cylinder engine (M20A-FKS) ( earlier post ) with gains in power, fuel efficiency, and cleaner emissions. Corolla Hatchback’s available transmissions include an all-new Dynamic-Shift CVT (K120), or a six-speed iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission) gearbox (EG60).

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Propel Fuels expands retail sales of drop-in renewable diesel across Southern California; $2.59/gallon

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In addition to new retail locations, Propel has launched Diesel HPR commercial and bulk availability for business and government fleets statewide. Locations, directions and real time pricing can be found on Propel’s mobile app available in the Android and Apple app stores. Inland Empire: Arcadia, Claremont, Hemet and Ontario.

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Kia unveiling new cee’d GT line with new 1.0L T-GDi and 7-speed DCT at Geneva

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liter cee’d GT Line is also equipped with Kia’s fuel-saving ISG system as standard which improves emissions and fuel economy, and is available with a six-speed manual transmission. Available on GT Line models equipped with the 133 PS 1.6-liter The Kia cee’d GT Line will be available from Kia dealers across Europe in Q4 2015.

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New Ford Focus in Europe delivers fuel economy improvements up to 19% with new 1.5L TDCi; 1.5L EcoBoost, Enhanced Transitional Stability

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The new Ford Focus for Europe ( earlier post ) delivers the car’s most fuel-efficient powertrain line-up yet with improvements of up to 19%, and a significant CO 2 emission reduction across the entire line-up. liter EcoBoost gasoline engine and new Focus also will be available for the first time with Ford’s 1.5-liter liter and 2.0-liter

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Parker Aerospace offering lubrication, combustion, & thermal management systems to cut aircraft engine weight, fuel consumption, and emissions

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Fuel combustion advances yield less weight, cleaner emissions, and higher reliability. By profiling the entire system, Parker can right-size the lubrication system, building it to precisely meet customer performance requirements at the lightest possible weight.

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Nissan Updates on Nissan Green Program 2010; New Vehicle CO2 Needs to Be Reduced 90% by 2050

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There are 16 available NECO Series models (as of June 23): Tiida, Tiida Latio, Cube, Note, Wingroad, Serena, X-TRAIL, Lafesta, AD/AD Expert, March, Presage, Pino, Otti, Atlas H43, NV200 Vanette and Moco. This unit provides cleaner emissions and utilizes half the amount of precious metals compared with conventional catalysts.

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