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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

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These requirements include ZEV assurance measures, such as requiring a consumer-facing battery state of health indicator, adding ZEVs into existing service information requirements, and adding useful life and minimum warranty requirements for ZEVs. Reducing the evaporative emission running loss standard from 0.05 grams per mile.

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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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liter EcoBoost gasoline engine and new Focus also will be available for the first time with Ford’s 1.5-liter liter EcoBoost gasoline engine, including a 99 g/km CO 2 1.0-liter Paddle-shift controls will be available as an option with all automatic and PowerShift transmissions, both diesel and gasoline. liter TDCi diesel engine.

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Choosing an Eco-friendly Vehicle: Hybrid vs. Electric Cars

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On the other hand, hybrids that don’t plug in draw their battery power from the engine and when the battery is drained, the car simply switches to gas power. Electric cars store their energy in a lithium-ion battery, which powers an electric engine. How Does an Electric Vehicle Work?

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New Ford S-MAX first worldwide to offer Intelligent Speed Limiter

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The all-new S-MAX will be offered with TDCi diesel and EcoBoost gasoline engines for quiet, effortless cruising, and CO 2 emissions reduced by up to 7%. liter 100/km (47 mpg US) fuel efficiency and 129 g/km CO 2 emissions from a revised engine block, new cylinder-head and fuel injection designs. S-MAX powertrains. Ford’s new bi?turbo

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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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In reviewing its efforts to date in reducing CO 2 emissions, Nissan said that AESC (Automotive Energy Supply Corporation), its joint venture with NEC Corporation and NEC TOKIN Corporation, aims to be a leader in battery technology. In July 2007, an ultra-low precious metal catalyst for gasoline vehicles was developed.

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