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FedEx Express fleet exceeds 2020 fuel improvement goal of 20%; sets new goal of 30% improvement compared to 2005

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Approximately 35% of the FedEx Express diesel vehicle pickup and delivery fleet has already been converted to more efficient and cleaner emission models that comply with 2010 US Environmental Protection Agency diesel emission standards. —Dennis Beal, vice president of Global Vehicles, FedEx Express.

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New Icon-class ships from Royal Caribbean to be powered by LNG with 2022 delivery; testing hydrogen fuel cells in 2017

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Royal Caribbean is making progress on energy efficiency and reduced emissions through such technologies as air lubrication, which sends billions of microscopic bubbles along the hull of a ship to reduce friction, and advanced emissions purification (AEP) scrubbers, which clean exhaust gases before they leave the ship. billion, $0.5

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2019 Nissan Altima features VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine, AWD, ProPILOT Assist

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The engine also contributes to lower NVH and improved emissions (versus the previous 3.5-liter Altimas equipped with the VC-Turbo (SR VC-Turbo and Platinum VC-Turbo grades) include a meter in the standard 7.0-inch New standard 2.5-liter Standard on all grade levels is the new 2.5-liter In terms of fuel economy, the new 2.0-liter

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How to Choose the Right Electric Car for Your Lifestyle?

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As we embrace a future focused on sustainable mobility, electric vehicles (EVs) are emerging as the frontrunners in revolutionizing transportation. Their positive impact on our planet is undeniable, with cleaner emissions leading to reduced pollution and a greener environment.

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

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A minimum cetane number is specified in the ASTM standard that defines the quality of diesel fuel sold in the United States. We expect that the new edition will continue be used extensively to develop models, target compounds for new fuels, and tools to help predict cetane numbers in the future.

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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 T-GDi engine produces 120 PS (118 hp, 88 kw) and 172 N·m (127 lb-ft) torque, and has been engineered to deliver lower CO 2 emissions than the 1.6-liter liter T-GDi engine will be fitted to other vehicles in Kia’s European model line-up in future. Kia cee’d GT Line. Click to enlarge. World premiere for Kia’s new 1.0-liter

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