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JUNE 12, 2014

Nissan has introduced the new NP300 Navara pickup truck for global markets. The NP300 Navara’s powertrain delivers improved performance, with reduced fuel consumption and emissions, as well as a dynamic control braking system that makes for a leader in segment performance. —Andy Palmer, Nissan’s Chief Planning Officer.

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JULY 24, 2015

International Truck (Navistar’s flagship vehicle brand) has invited each of its Class 8 competitors to participate in an open performance testing to compare fuel economy and drivability of their new trucks during the week of 31 August at the Navistar Proving Grounds in New Carlisle, Indiana.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

For the target market (the Asian scooter market), the low NO x capability of the Pinnacle engine provides a significant cost benefit to manufacturers. Four engine control modes were evaluated with the goal of reducing NO x and minimizing fuel economy impact. Fuel economy impact is. reduction in fuel economy.

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AUGUST 22, 2023

Volvo Trucks first launched the LNG product offering in 2017 with serial production beginning in 2018 for the European markets. The deployment of five Volvo FH models fueled by LNG, featuring options of 420, 460, or 500 hp power ratings with up to 2,500 N·m of torque, will be on the road in Canada later this year.

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JUNE 6, 2020

The study concludes that, with appropriate policy support, the renewable hydrogen sector can reach self-sustainability (price point at parity with conventional fuel on a fuel-economy adjusted basis) by the mid- to late-2020s. per kilogram by 2025.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2018

Ahead of Beijing International Motor Show, INFINITI announced it will build five new vehicles in China in the next five years, beginning with the all new QX50 SUV, and electrify its portfolio ( earlier post ). We will continue to strive to make INFINITI the top premium challenger brand in the market. Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Ford will upgrade its entire powertrain portfolio in China by bringing 20 advanced engines and transmissions to support its planned introduction of 15 new vehicles to China—the world’s largest auto market—by 2015. 100km fuel consumption (29.8 Ford also announced that it will produce its new 1.0-liter

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JUNE 10, 2023

The 1,330,000-square foot KOREPlex building will house two production lines, which will manufacture batteries for EVs and ESS. The program supports projects that can produce EVs, qualifying components, and materials that improve fuel economy.

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AUGUST 28, 2015

Johnson Controls plans to build a new automotive battery manufacturing facility in the city of Shenyang in northeastern China as it continues to invest in the world’s largest new vehicle market. Johnson Controls has signed an investment agreement for a $200-million plant in Shenyang, the capital city of Liaoning Province.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Expanding the Better Buildings Challenge. Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

MAY 3, 2013

At the same time, the steering input by the driver leads to significantly faster build-up of lateral force at the rear axle, which initiates the change in direction more spontaneous and harmoniously. The new top models of the 911 model series arrive on the market at the end of 2013 in the United States.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Building upon ongoing research and collaborating with the Department of Energy and the US Geological Survey, a total $14 million investment will begin to assess potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on air quality, water quality, and ecosystems. . $68

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JULY 12, 2023

The project team expects that when fully developed the engine can achieve up to 20% fuel economy improvement over the baseline and can deliver an unadjusted corporate average fuel economy and combined 35 MPG, for a full-sized pickup truck, alongside diesel-like torque from a gasoline engine.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 10, 2012

GSR is honored to lead this round of investment in a disruptive technology that we believe has great promise for the Chinese automotive market and potentially building a global EV platform. This marks Protean Electric’s entry into China, the world's largest automobile market. —Sonny Wu, GSR Ventures managing director.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 1, 2017

Diesel’s market share in the EU-15 fell from 50.2% of total car sales (a market share which remains stable), hybrids for 2.6%, and cars powered by propane or natural gas for 1.3%. One will provide the traditional benefits of efficiency and fuel economy, as in the current offer. Gasoline vehicles now account for 48.5%

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2013

AGM is an advanced lead-acid battery and is suited for Start-Stop systems, which help improve fuel economy in vehicles by 5 to 10%. According to recent consumer research commissioned by Johnson Controls, 90% of Start-Stop vehicle owners in Europe say they are very satisfied and likely to purchase such a vehicle again.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In parallel with the mechanical design and build, Ricardo has developed a gateway controller to link the vehicle and propulsion control systems.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2016

North America is the world’s second-largest automotive market and car production is forecast to continue to grow in the future. In addition, higher Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for 2025 are accelerating the need to lighten car bodies. Total investment is expected to reach $46.7

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2022

In a letter sent to President Biden on 15 June, the AFPM (American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers) and the API (American Petroleum Institute) listed what they called seven realities about the current situtation: Refined product prices are determined on the global markets. Other important suppliers to the US.,

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

EcoBoost technology combines smaller overall size with turbocharging, direct injection and variable valve timing to deliver significantly improved performance and fuel economy. Ford says its EcoBoost engines deliver up to 20% better fuel economy than larger-displacement gasoline engines. liter three-cylinder; 1.5-liter,

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MAY 28, 2020

With fuel capacity options ranging from 30-60 diesel gallons equivalent (DGE), and the ability to be installed on one or both sides of the vehicle, the ProRail can be configured to meet a wide range of fuel capacity requirements. BlueiQ’s Eco Mode and Driver Feedback help drivers manage fuel economy and avoid unplanned stops.

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JUNE 23, 2009

According to the study, higher fuel economy standards would benefit the Detroit 3 automakers the most. Further, the report finds that the existing culture within the domestic auto companies systematically underestimates the value of fuel economy, which has crippled profitability. Fuel Economy.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2012

Within this year, Honda will introduce three hybrid models to the China market. In this way, Honda will strive to realize the highest fuel economy in each vehicle category in the China automobile market. Earlier post.). As for electric vehicles, Honda began demonstration testing in Guangzhou last year. Production.

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APRIL 2, 2010

The National Research Council has released a prepublication edition of a new congressionally mandated report that evaluates various technologies and methods that could improve the fuel economy of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs), such as tractor-trailers, transit buses, and work trucks.

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APRIL 2, 2016

An improved titanium alloy—stronger than any commercial titanium alloy currently on the market—gets its strength from the novel way atoms are arranged to form a special nanostructure. —Arun Devaraj.

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Plug in America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A normal vehicle releases several tons of pollutants each year, which depends on the vehicle’s fuel, fuel economy, and how far it is driven annually. Improving vehicle technology and electric vehicles saves consumers money through reduced maintenance and fuel costs and improves air quality and public health.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Wärtsilä has launched the 31SG pure gas engine for marine market applications. The launch of the Wärtsilä 31SG introduces a 4-stroke engine having the best fuel economy of any engine in its class. The Wärtsilä 31SG is available in 8 to 16 cylinder configurations and has a power output ranging from 4.2 MW, at 720 and 750 rpm.

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APRIL 20, 2022

In addition to lower in-use NOx, the demonstration program also shows that the opposed-piston provides a fuel economy improvement of more than 10% compared to reference trucks currently in service. Improving fuel economy both reduces the cost of operation and provides a commensurate reduction in CO 2 emissions.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2022

RMA is a mixture of ground tire rubber with asphalt that provides proven economic, environmental, and performance benefits in building better roads and highways. Federal fleet management policy that ensures 100% of tires in the federal fleet enter circular and sustainable scrap tire markets.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2010

The Boeing Company has begun to build Phantom Eye—its first unmanned, liquid-hydrogen powered, high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) demonstrator aircraft. The Ford engine earned better than expected fuel economy while demonstrating complete airflow and torque control across the engine's operating range.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 13, 2012

New fuel economy rules for car makers in the US will price many ordinary Americans out of the market for a new car, the country’s National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) warns today. New CAFE standards proposed for 2017 to 2025 build on previous economy rules introduced by the Obama Administration.

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APRIL 7, 2023

With the new Fifth Generation Toyota Hybrid System under the hood, coupled with the Electronic All-Wheel Drive system that’s new to the Corolla nameplate, the new Corolla Cross Hybrid offers increased power and fuel-economy. With 196 horsepower and an 8.0

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OCTOBER 24, 2017

The Smart Stream powertrains deliver improved fuel economy and reduced exhaust emissions. To respond to diversifying market needs, Hyundai Motor Group will produce a greater proportion of electric, fuel cell, and plug-in hybrid powertrains—all alongside its highly efficient new Smart Stream internal combustion engines.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2015

Johnson Controls is expanding its manufacturing operations in China by beginning production of advanced lead-acid batteries for Start-Stop vehicles to help automakers meet increasingly strict fuel economy and emission regulations. The global Start-Stop market for new vehicles could reach 49 million annually by 2020.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 16, 2023

Toyota wasn’t the first to market a hybrid car here in the U.S. & It only stands to reason that the largest vehicles in a lineup, those vehicles for which fuel economy has never been the sole focus, should be among the last to see battery power. .& First, I ask myself where it might fit in my life and my driveway.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2014

Annual road transportation sector energy consumption by fuel type, world markets: 2015-2035. Conventional fuels (e.g., The alternative fuels market share will grow from roughly 7.4% Biofuels will represent the largest portion of alternative fuels market penetration, representing over 8.4%

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JANUARY 29, 2021

GM’s focus will be offering zero-emissions vehicles across a range of price points and working with all stakeholders, including EDF, to build out the necessary charging infrastructure and promote consumer acceptance while maintaining high quality jobs, which will all be needed to meet these ambitious goals.

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