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Biosynthetic motor oil receives highest industry performance certification; demonstrates improved fuel economy

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A key component of the ILSAC GF-5 designation is demonstrated fuel economy improvement. Furthermore, we now have third-party validation from the oil industry’s most trusted certifying bodies that Biosynthetic Base Oils offer the cleanest engine possible and a cleaner environment. —Allen Barbieri, CEO of Biosynthetic Technologies.

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EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

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EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2019 projects continued robust growth in US energy production, emergence of the United States as an energy exporter, and a cleaner S electric power generation mix. The Annual Energy Outlook 2019 (AEO2019) includes a Reference case and six side cases designed to examine the robustness of key assumptions.

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In-use emissions report for Achates heavy-duty OP diesel shows substantial margin to most stringent EPA NOx proposed regulation

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Achates Power has released initial in-use NO x measurements from the cleaner, heavy-duty diesel engine it developed in a project funded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and several partners. Improving fuel economy both reduces the cost of operation and provides a commensurate reduction in CO 2 emissions. Earlier post.).

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Obama blueprint for a US economy “built to last” includes “all-of-the-above” energy strategy; call for 80% of US electricity from clean sources by 2035

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President Obama used his last State-of-the-Union (SOTU) address of his term to outline four main elements of a blueprint for an “ economy that’s built to last: an economy built on American manufacturing, American energy, skills for American workers, and a renewal of American values. ”. nuclear, and 10% renewable.

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Volkswagen Group to invest approximately €10B in powertrain technologies over the next five years; targeting Nº 1 in e-mobility by 2022

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At the same time, the Volkswagen Group is continuing to develop diesel and gasoline engines, targeting making them a further 10 to 15 percent more efficient and cleaner by 2020. We intend to be the Nº 1 in e-mobility by 2025 ,” said Müller at the meeting. Diesel ,” said Müller, “ will remain indispensable for the foreseeable future.”

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MITEI releases report on 3-year study of future mobility; technological innovation, policies, and behavioral changes all needed; “car pride” an issue

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The EPPA model provides economy-wide coverage of the world, disaggregated into 18 regions, and solves at five-year increments. The reference scenario assumes continued strengthening of fuel efficiency standards for LDVs, as well as expanded use of renewables for power generation.

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Study concludes California economic growth and employment will rise with the degree and scope of transport fuel efficiency standards

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Using a long-term economic forecasting model that details patterns of vehicle ownership and use across the state, the study— Driving California’s Economy —evaluated scenarios ranging from existing vehicle emissions rules to standards representing higher expectations for emerging advanced technologies. Click to enlarge.

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