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New 3rd generation Audi TT diesel offers fuel economy of 56 mpg

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seconds; top speed is 250 km/h (155 mph); fuel consumption of 6.8 liters per 100 km (35 mpg US ) and CO2 emissions of 159 g per km (256 g/mile). In this way, the new TT can be steered agilely and precisely with little movement of the steering wheel in downtown traffic and on winding country roads.

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Volkswagen’s 1.0L eco up! natural gas vehicle offers 79g CO2/km

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The operating mode indicator and the fuel economy and tank level gauges in the instrument cluster are also based on engine controller computations. In addition to the engine, the fuel economy and emission values of the eco up! The engine controller was also modified in the eco up! Audi’s e-gas project. Earlier post.)

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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Vehicle-grid-integration [ 16 ] uses electric vehicles with low power bidirectional chargers to balance an electric smart grid, absorb and redistribute the renewable energy from intermittent sources such as solar and wind. 28 ] Fuel Economy | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. [

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BP Energy Outlook 2030 sees emerging economies leading energy growth to 2030; global CO2 emissions from energy well above IEA 450 scenario

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According to the base case forecast, diversification of energy sources increases and non-fossil fuels (nuclear, hydro and renewables) are together expected to be the biggest source of growth for the first time. The strong carbon policy drive in OECD countries risks being more than offset by growth in emerging economies.

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Controlled Power Introduces 12V Belt-Driven Integrated Starter Generator for Cars with Diesels

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The patented liquid cooling system keeps both the motor windings and the power electronics under tight thermal control. CO 2 reduction is necessarily being pursued by every car maker, while every motorist seeks to reduce their fuel consumption. The CPT SpeedStart device was designed to use SR motor technology from the outset.

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Will the Ford Fiesta Van ECOnetic be Britain’s greenest van?

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litre TDCi that will emit only 98g/km CO2. Made at Ford’s wind-powered engine plant at Dagenham, Essex, the 90PS 1.6-litre litre Duratorq TDCi, Fiesta Van ECOnetic will use 35 gallons less fuel over 12,428 miles - offering genuine savings in daily driving. Compared with the previous-generation 1.6-litre

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Renewable Wind Energy: MBTA will design and construct wind energy generation turbines in eastern Massachusetts (from among Kingston, Newburyport, Bridgewater). Wind Energy Project: GLPTC seeks to reduce its electrical energy usage by investing in a renewable source of energy to be generated by wind using equipment on site.

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