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Hyundai Motor Group, Aramco and KAUST collaborate on new e-fuel for novel combustion system

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The ultra-lean burn engine is an eco-friendly technology that increases thermal efficiency and fuel economy compared to conventional engines leading to further reduction of greenhouse gases. The tests will be conducted by researchers in the Clean Combustion Research Center (CCRC) at KAUST.

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UCS analysis finds Hyundai-Kia with best sales-weighted new vehicle environmental performance in US in 2013

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In its sixth sales-weighted analysis of emissions from 8 major automakers’ 2013 model year vehicles, the Union of Concerned Scientists’ (UCS) latest Automaker Rankings report found that Hyundai-Kia unseated Honda as the “Greenest Automaker.” Climate Change Coal Emissions Fuel Efficiency' Methodology.

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Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA

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This request by the Alliance echoes a similar, earlier request by Global Automakers, the trade association representing the US divisions of 12 international automakers (Aston Martin, Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, Maserati, McLaren, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota). Earlier post.). Background.

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ACEEE ranks i-MiEV as “Greenest” car in US, Civic Natural Gas ties for second with LEAF

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With a combined city and highway fuel economy of 112 miles per gallon equivalent, the i-MIEV outpaces all other vehicles currently sold in United States. The Honda Civic Natural Gas, despite its improved fuel economy this year, appears in second place, tied with the Nissan Leaf. ACEEE 2012 “Greenest” Rankings. Make and Model.

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Drive Electric Earth Day 2022

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4, Kia EV6, Teslas, Used EVs, and more! The Longmont Drive Electric Earth Day exhibit will be part of one big party that celebrates the Earth, inspires curiosity, and offers fun, interactive opportunities to learn how we can work against the global challenge of climate change on a local level.

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EV Standouts at the 2021 LA Auto Show

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The company markets the Solterra as a practical option in line with their fleet of classic crossover vehicles, with a platform developed in collaboration with Toyota. This highly-anticipated offering will go on sale in 2022. Photo courtesy of wallpaper.com. Meet the Concept EV9.

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EV gameplan: Strategic tie-ups, fund raising, the way forward | Autocar Professional

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Similarly, Suzuki and Toyota have partnered with a successful platform sharing strategy, whilst the Hyundai Motor Group is leveraging the combined scale of Hyundai and Kia, by sharing vehicle architectures and powertrains.

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