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XL, a provider of connected vehicle electrification solutions for commercial, utility and municipal fleets, will unveil a plug-in hybrid electric version of the popular Ford F-250 pickup truck at the NTEA Work Truck show, 5-8 March in Indianapolis. Most recently, Anna served as COO of Xamax Industries, a leading specialty materials provider.

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Phil comes at a pivotal time for Pinnacle Engines as we gain momentum in Asian markets and reach commercialization stages of our first significant partnership. His extensive experience within the automotive industry and deep relationships in Asian markets will aid in Pinnacle’s significant growth in the coming months.

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DECEMBER 15, 2012

At Friday’s event unveiling the new Transit commercial vehicle family for North America ( earlier post ), Ford’s Raj Nair, group vice president global product development, spent some time addressing the issue of the large discrepancy between real-world fuel economy results for the C-MAX hybrid and its EPA fuel economy ratings—47 mpg (5.0

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DECEMBER 9, 2014

With this contract, the company has five concurrent customers the contracts for which encompass five different engine applications: passenger vehicle, light commercial vehicle, heavy commercial vehicle, military and marine/stationary power. Achates Power, Inc., —Dave Johnson, CEO. Diesel Engines Fuel Efficiency'

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

mpg and 250 g CO 2 /km for model year 2016. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level just through fuel economy improvements.) ( Earlier post.). On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1

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MARCH 7, 2019

As the company first revealed in February, XL’s newest product expands its successful plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) product family, which also includes the XLP Ford F-150 that the company began shipping in 2018 to municipal, utility and commercial fleets throughout the United States.

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AUGUST 23, 2012

Industry Average. At the industry level, the new, more complex engines designed to meet epa regulations are resulting in additional problems and downtime, which also has a financial impact on owners because they’re not making money when their truck is down for service. miles per gallon (mpg) in 2012, compared with 6.0

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DECEMBER 15, 2013

As a result, the average efficiency of the world’s vehicle fleet is projected to reach about 46 mpg (about 5.1 liters per 100 km) compared to 24 mpg (9.8 Commercial transportation demand by region. The growth reflects an expected 90% increase in electricity use, led by developing countries where 1.3 liters per 100 km) in 2010.

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AUGUST 14, 2012

The industrial sector experienced energy consumption growth of 0.7% The commercial sector fell slightly (0.3%). It is estimated that the miles per gallon (mpg) of light duty vehicles improved by 1.0% (20.4 mpg) from 2010 to 2011. Emissions in 2011 were 526 million metric tons (9%) below the 2005 level. per gallon.

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MAY 6, 2010

Carbon intensity changes in the electric power and industrial end use sectors. The industrial sector, also a large coal consumer, showed a similar decline in carbon intensity in 2009—more than 3%—due to lower coal and petroleum consumption. The industrial end use sector saw the greatest drop in energy consumption—9.9%—and

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JUNE 13, 2011

a leading maker of battery-electric commercial transit buses. Proterra’s EcoRide BE-35 battery electric bus ( earlier post ) is averaging up to 24 mpg (diesel equivalent) in service, a more than 600% improvement over a typical diesel bus. General Motors Ventures LLC will invest $6 million in Proterra Inc.,

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APRIL 5, 2012

Source: “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications”. The report, “Fuel Economy Focus: Perspectives on 2020 Industry Implications,” evaluates the impact that meeting the proposed fuel economy/GHG standards would have on the car industry in the year 2020. Projected US sales by powertrain type in 2020.

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APRIL 4, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets, is taking its new Ford Transit LightningElectric model ( earlier post ) on the road, showcasing the recently released vehicle efficiency ratings of 61 MPGe on in-town routes and 66 MPGe on highway.

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OCTOBER 3, 2010

Every segment of the industry is getting greener, including the premium vehicle category, and Honeywell is delivering technology solutions that help meet the converging demands of performance and efficiency. V6 turbodiesel engine will increase combined fuel economy by 11% to 35 mpg (6.7 Mercedes says that its new 3.0L

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JULY 7, 2010

billion) to be invested by 2014 supports the H2moves project together with national funds from the Norwegian Transnova program and the Danish EUDP programme as well as industry contributions. mpg US) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). This collaborative public private partnership whose total budget amounts to €1 billion (US$1.26

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The standards are projected to result in average fleet-wide consumer fuel economy sticker values of 36 miles per gallon (mpg) by model year 2025, 10 mpg higher than the current fleet average. mpg-e (if all reductions were achieved exclusively through fuel economy improvements). EPA projects that this GHG compliance level of 51.4

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AUGUST 30, 2016

Invented by LeMond CEO Connie Jackson and a research team at ORNL’s Carbon Fiber Technology Facility (CFTF), the process is projected to reduce production costs by more than 50% relative to the lowest-cost industrial-grade carbon fiber. mpg by 2025. ORNL began accepting license applications in March 2016.

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JULY 4, 2011

a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, has already secured lease agreements for 87 heavy-duty natural gas trucks from customers looking to take advantage of the fuel cost savings and environmental benefits of alternative fuel powered vehicles. Ryder System, Inc., Earlier post.). Golden Eagle.

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L/100 km (35 mpg US) with 158 g CO 2 /km. Since its beginnings, MCE-5 has been backed by French institutions whose main mission is to foster innovation, as well as by private and industrial investors. The four-cylinder 1.5L VCRi, equipped with a two-stage turbocharger, develops 220 hp (164 kW) of power (comparable to that of a 3.0L

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

mpg in model year 2016. mpg if the automotive industry were to meet this CO 2 level all through fuel economy improvements. mpg by MY 2016. mpg by MY 2016. NHTSA is proposing CAFE standards for passenger cars and light trucks under 49 U.S.C.

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MAY 23, 2018

Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emissions solutions for commercial fleets, announced the LightningElectric Ford Transit product line ( earlier post ) will expand to include a 150-mile range version, adding to the 50-mile and 100-mile versions. —Tim Reeser, CEO, Lightning Systems.

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JULY 11, 2012

The European Commission today proposed targets for the further reduction of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions from new cars and light commercial vehicles (vans) by 2020. We are also boosting innovation and competitiveness in the European automotive industry. grams in 2011 and a mandatory target of 130 grams in 2015. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

The IDEA is a multi-purpose, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle aimed at commercial and government fleets. Francis’ automotive industry experience includes the acquisition and delivery of several hybrid vehicles. As part of the $1.4 Bright eSolutions will focus on: Vehicle Design. Vehicle Engineering. Energy Storage. Propulsion.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

EcoMotors International, a Khosla-funded startup working to commercialize a diesel opoc (opposed-piston, opposed-cylinder) engine ( earlier post ), has named auto industry veteran Donald Runkle as its new CEO. EcoMotors was founded in 2008 by Prof.

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MAY 4, 2011

Fuel efficiency was not used as a specific criterion for evaluation; estimated 2014 MY EPA combined label fuel economy is 25 mpg US (9.4 Never before in the 100-plus year history of the taxi industry has its combined strength been used to drive the design and creation of a purpose-built vehicle, tuned to the streets it will be driving on.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2013

100 km (118 mpg US) in association with other technological advances. The use of lighter materials and innovative industrial processes permit significant reductions in weight. By using tried and tested components, its durability makes it suited to a wide range of road conditions encountered across the world.

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AUGUST 28, 2013

Among the broad technology advances Ogiso outlined during his talk were: “In its three generations, Prius MPG has improved on average by about 10%, each generation. Toyota’s first commercially available hydrogen fuel cell vehicle will go on sale in global markets in 2015. Regulatory push cannot, on its own, induce consumer pull.

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JULY 2, 2013

Instead, EPA should use their authority under section 211 of the Clean Air Act to provide for the commercial availability of this “higher octane, higher ethanol content gasoline.”. mpg fleet-wide CAFE standards. —comments by Brent Erickson, executive vice president of BIO’s Industrial & Environmental Section.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2015

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has published a new paper reviewing and summarizing data on commercial vehicle sales and real-world fuel consumption for heavy-duty tractor-trailers in the three key markets of the US, China and Europe, which together account for more than 70% of HDV sales worldwide.

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DECEMBER 15, 2016

The XLP will be an industry-first fleet-ready solution offered as a ship-thru upfit on half-ton pickup trucks from leading OEMs, and is targeted to provide a 50% improvement in miles driven per gallon for major fleets across the United States, as well as significant reductions in CO 2 emissions. —Clay Siegert.

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APRIL 5, 2011

mpg by 2016. Why then do we not have the same clarity of goal for the electricity generating industry here in the USA? The automotive industry is living proof that private companies will rarely change their behaviors without a significant stimulus to that change, and furthermore one that needs to be mandated. Source: EIA.

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JUNE 14, 2009

Riversimple designed the Hyrban ( earier post ) to achieve 300 mpg (energy equivalent); the company calculates that the fuel cell car will have well-to-wheel CO 2 emissions of 31 g/km when fueled with hydrogen produced via steam methane reforming of natural gas. Commercialization and manufacturing.

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APRIL 10, 2012

In Phase II, devices suitable for near-commercial applications must be built and tested, and issues associated with manufacturing the units in large volumes at a competitive price must be addressed. L/100 km) for cars and more than 43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km) for cars and more than 43 mpg (5.5 L/100 km) for trucks by 2025.

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

Parker said it will continue to develop this technology with its industry partners to commercialize a CNG option for its RunWise Advanced Series Hybrid Drive System. For a long time, McGrew noted, the refuse industry was predominantly rear load. —Shane Terblanche, General Manager, Hybrid Drive Systems Division. THC (g/mi).

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FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Elio Motors, the startup vehicle manufacturer launching a three-wheeled vehicle that will get up to 84 MPG with a targeted base price of $6,800 ( earlier post ), has released to its suppliers the body framing and engine cradle design for its E-Series engineering prototypes. He included Schwab Industries of Shelby Township, Mich.,

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DECEMBER 5, 2012

Energy consumption by LDVs (including commercial light trucks) declines in the Reference case, from 16.1 Updated handling of data on flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) to better reflect consumer preferences and industry response. The industries affected include, in particular, bulk chemicals and primary metals.

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DECEMBER 11, 2009

Hence the industry trend to dual-charging systems, CPT notes. The opportunity to pitch ideas directly to 16 major vehicle manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers is the culmination of the LowCVP’s Technology Challenge; an industry initiative to help fast track innovations being developed by small- and medium-sized companies.

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