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MARCH 16, 2022

Now available as an option with the latest D13 Turbo Compound engine, the Volvo I-Torque is a unique powertrain solution enabling the truck to operate optimally with up to a 31% increase in fuel efficient speed range, achieving up to 8.5 Volvo Trucks North America is introducing the Volvo I-Torque. miles per gallon at 85 mph.

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MARCH 5, 2022

there is substantial variation in emissions based on where and when a vehicle is charged and operated, due to the impact of ambient temperature on fuel economy and the spatiotemporal variability in grid carbon intensity across the United States. Woody et al. —Woody et al. years for sedans, 1.4 years for SUVs, and 1.3

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Utilizing technologies such as turbocharging, direct injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT) and six-speed transmissions, the upgraded powertrain portfolio will deliver more than 20% in fuel economy improvement to Ford’s passenger vehicle fleet in China by 2015 while reducing tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions by 20%.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Auto Start-Stop technology will be available on 70% of Ford’s North American vehicle lineup by 2017, the company said. Ford Auto Start-Stop can increase fuel efficiency by up to 10% in city driving. Ford is also researching dynamic cruise control, a technology that predicts road conditions to optimize fuel economy.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2009

A partnership of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Transport Forum (ITF) and FIA Foundation is launching the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) at the upcoming Geneva motor show.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2016

A study of emissions from gasoline direct injection (GDI) vehicles in an urban near-road environment in Toronto over a wide range of weather conditions (February 2014 to January 2015) found that—other than for NO x and CO—the GDI engines had elevated emissions compared to the Toronto fleet.

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JULY 26, 2017

Now, as part of its own MY 2022-2025 fuel economy standards process, NHTSA has issued its Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Model Year 2022–2025 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards. Those 2022-2025 standards were “augural”—i.e.,

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JANUARY 9, 2018

Hyundai regards NEXO as the technological flagship of its growing eco-vehicle portfolio; it will be available in certain markets early this year. NEXO is Hyundai’s second-generation of commercialized fuel cell electric vehicle that will be available in select markets around the world starting in early 2018.

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APRIL 12, 2018

The XLH system uses regenerative braking during deceleration and electric assist during acceleration to increase fuel economy. XL’s regenerative braking energy and hybrid electrification technology really shines in New York’s environment—there’s a lot of stop-and-go driving, which can take a toll on fuel usage and brake life.

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New York City Hybrid New York Fleet 382

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OCTOBER 31, 2017

Given currently available carbon budget estimates, the available global carbon budget for 1.5 ˚C Substantial emission reductions due to fuel economy standards for passenger cars are already included in the current policy scenario. The 1 Gigaton Coalition is supported by UN Environment and the Norwegian Government.

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JULY 1, 2011

The April 2011 index values for the two primary contributing variables—fuel economy (EDI f ) and distance driven (EDI d )—stand at 0.88 The EDI is designed to estimates the average monthly impact on the environment by an individual US driver who has purchased a new vehicle that month. and 0.98, respectively.

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2007 2011 Purchase Fuel Economy 225

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

7 Tips to Get Better Gas Mileage in a Truck The Results Will Help Your Bottom Line & the Environment This article may contain affiliate links. As gas and diesel prices continue to spiral, improved fuel economy in your truck is becoming even more of an imperative than before. per gallon during the third week of the month.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Groupe PSA, clean transportation NGO Transport & Environment (T&E); France Nature Environnement (FNE); and Bureau Veritas have collaborated to develop an accurate real-world fuel consumption test protocol. The tests performed on passenger cars reveal an average fuel consumption of 5.8 liters/100km (40.5 100km) and gasoline (2.5

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Fuel Fuel Economy Economy Gasoline 186

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MARCH 31, 2017

Ricardo has enhanced IGNITE through the incorporation of agent-based modeling approaches to simulate changes in driver behavior and traffic flows, thus providing a simulation environment which is capable of assessing the impact of dynamic eHorizon information.

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JANUARY 10, 2020

Plug-in vehicle sales in Europe reached 408,000 units in 2018, 33% higher year on year, with predictions that Europe will quickly pull ahead of the US as the number two EV market behind China in the 2020s, driven by tightening fuel economy regulations and growing commitments from domestic automakers.

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JUNE 4, 2018

From the start of the development, it was clear that we had many big challenges on our hands, since the outgoing model was still very well thought of by A-segment customers thanks to its strong exterior design and fuel efficiency. As a result, combustion efficiency is further enhanced, improving both fuel economy and exhaust gas performance.

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MPG Engine Toyota 2018 186

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OCTOBER 4, 2016

DTNA will also collaborate with Microsoft to establish a new cloud-based back office environment for all Detroit Connect services, including new features, such as Detroit Connect Remote Updates. The new Detroit Connect Analytics provides users with on-demand, automated fuel efficiency and safety performance insights.

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

and will increase fuel economy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. XL Link can report fuel economy performance, and track key performance indicators like idling, vehicle duty cycle, carbon dioxide emissions, and vehicle uptime. The Governor announced the availability of $2.2

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New York City New York Hybrid Fuel Economy 150

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JULY 11, 2018

While the Greyrock synthetic diesel fuel can be used neat, a blend of 20% Greyrock synthetic diesel and petroleum-derived diesel was found to significantly improve engine performance, increase fuel economy, and reduce emissions compared to the use of petroleum-derived diesel. There is a global potential to produce up to 71.1

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Pollution Gas Emissions Fuel 258

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JULY 3, 2017

Improving the efficiency of road-freight transport is critical to reducing the growth in oil demand, carbon emissions and air pollution over the next decades, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest report, The Future of Trucks: Implications for energy and the environment. —“The Future of Trucks”.

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Oil Transportation Alternative Fuels Fuel Economy 150

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FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Once vehicle-classification labels were applied using commercial software, and DOE fuel-economy estimates added, the team had a unique dataset to train a convolutional neural network for vehicle identification. Gee, “Estimating Vehicle Fuel Economy from Overhead Camera Imagery and Application for Traffic Control.”

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FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Designed specifically to improve the driving experience and fuel economy in the urban environment, the unit incorporates the efficiency advantages of a manual transmission while providing the smooth comfort and convenience of an automatic.

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2014 Fuel Economy India Global 199

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MARCH 21, 2013

Currently in closed beta test (tested in multiple makes/models/years of cars, as well as city, rural environments, as well as internationally in Panama, Canada, UK and France), with a Q1/2 2013 launch date. Unlike factory embedded solutions that are only available in premium new cars, moj.io

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Fuel Economy Vehicles MPG Personal 218

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NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Current fuel economy policy clearly demonstrates this fact. —“The Case for Technology Neutral Public Policy in Fuel Economy Debate”. From a “well-to-wheel” perspective, high efficient gasoline and diesel engines are nearly as energy efficient as any technology available.

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Standards Transportation Fuel Economy MPG 247

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

liter is projected to produce segment-leading fuel economy among compact SUVs and up to 5 mpg better than the outgoing Escape. The gearbox features a new torque converter for improved driving feel, smooth shifts and improved fuel economy. liter EcoBoost engine to save weight, improve quality and increase fuel economy.

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Escape Ford Engine Fuel Economy 230

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MARCH 26, 2022

liter, twin-turbo, inline, six-cylinder engine, named Hurricane, that delivers better fuel economy and fewer emissions than larger engines while at the same time generates more horsepower and torque than many competitors’ naturally aspirated V-8 and boosted six-cylinder power plants. 1 compression ratio and uses 91 octane premium fuel.

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Fuel Economy Economy Emissions Fuel 259

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NOVEMBER 2, 2009

A colour-coded car fuel economy label as used for new cars has been adapted for the sale of used cars, making it easier for consumers to access fuel efficiency data of potential purchases. The initiative builds on the success of the new car fuel economy label, which is now widely recognised by consumers.

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Fuel Economy Economy Transportation Fuel 39

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MAY 21, 2015

Formulated to replace metal in automotive applications prone to friction and wear such as oil pumps and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems, the new resin offers wear resistance, and low coefficient of friction in both dry and lubricated environments. Veradel 3300 SL 30 PESU is available worldwide.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

This engine and transmission combination are the only ones available on all four Palisade trim levels of SE, SEL, Limited and Calligraphy. The EPA rates the fuel economy at 19 city/24 highway/21 combined. Eco, with a soft steering feel, can be used on long stretches of road to squeeze-out every last drop of fuel.

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MAY 12, 2011

Similar to past EIS practice, NHTSA plans to analyze environmental impacts related to fuel and energy use, emissions including GHGs and their effects on temperature and climate change, air quality, natural resources, and the human environment. Earlier post , earlier post.).

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2017 Standards Climate Change Fuel Economy 186

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NOVEMBER 21, 2019

IONIQ Hybrid with an EPA estimated 58 combined MPG remains the fuel economy leader for a non-plug-in vehicle. The new IONIQ Hybrid, Plug-in and Electric are available to customers now. The assistance system constantly monitors the environment around the car alerting drivers to potential hazards while on the road.

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JULY 1, 2011

Liquid injection LPG delivers significant driveability and operating improvements compared to the previous E-Gas venturi-style vapor system offered by Ford, including better fuel economy and substantial increases in both power and torque outputs. The new EcoLPi powertrain will be available on both Falcon sedan and Falcon Ute.

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Australia Ford Engine Fuel 270

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JUNE 7, 2010

Renault held a “2010 Environment Workshop” last week to showcase its progress across its range of vehicles’ full lifecycle through the Renault eco² program. It is available with several power outputs (currently from 65 to 110hp) and powers numerous Renault (from Twingo to Laguna) and Dacia models. New-generation 1.5 dCi engines.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2020

which are regulated under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) because of their adverse effects on human health and the environment. This has resulted in higher catalyst loading per volume of substrate and led to downsizing of systems from those available in 2010. —MECA Executive Director, Rasto Brezny.

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MAY 13, 2022

Our gas-guzzling machines cause huge damage to the environment. The best hybrid or plug-in cars will make life on the road feel comfortable while also making a positive impact on the environment, too. It’s good for you, and good for the environment. This is bad news for the environment and even worse news for your pocket.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Diesel will also be available with real wheel drive. Depending on the mode chosen with the Alfa DNA selector, the automatic transmission optimizes fluidity, comfort and ease of driving in all environments, including around town, and further improves fuel economy and CO2 emissions. The 180 hp 2.2

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JANUARY 27, 2012

The new Escape, which will be available to customers this spring, features several eco-friendly components in addition to the kenaf inside the doors. International Automotive Components (IAC) manufactures the door bolsters in Greencastle, Ind.

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