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CMU-led study finds that when Uber and Lyft enter cities, vehicle ownership increases

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When ridesourcing companies Uber and Lyft show up in urban areas, vehicle registrations per capita increase by 0.7% Visual summary of regression model findings estimating TNC market entry effects on vehicle ownership, fuel economy, and transit ridership. —CMU Professor Jeremy Michalek, corresponding author. Ward et al.

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Hyundai/Kia to correct overstated fuel economy claims of MY 2012 and 2013 models as result of EPA investigation

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Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America will reduce their fuel economy (mpg) ratings for a number of 2011-13 model year models in showrooms after EPA testing found discrepancies between agency results and data submitted by the company. Hyundai - Kia MY 2013 Fuel Economy Label Changes. City FE (mpg).

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GM and Red Hat to collaborate on software-defined vehicles at the edge

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The companies expect to expand an ecosystem of innovation around the Red Hat In-Vehicle Operating System, which provides a functional-safety certified Linux operating system foundation intended for the ongoing evolution of GM’s Ultifi software platform ( earlier post ). General Motors and Red Hat Inc., The time to innovate is now.

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Former Chrysler Execs Join Board of Extended Range Electric Vehicle Conversion Company ALTe

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ALTe’a electric drive system, designed to replace a base V-8 internal combustion engine powertrain, improves fuel economy from 80% to 200%. The system’s “plug-and-play” modularity enables the powertrain to expand or contract depending on the vehicle type, and can be applied to vehicles using any type of fuel. Earlier post.).

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DENSO develops a new low-cost fuel injection system for small motorcycles

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DIET-FI is the first fuel injection system that doesn’t use a throttle position sensor or engine temperature sensor. Rather, it uses newly developed control technologies that ensure the same fuel economy and environmental performance as conventional fuel injection systems, thus cutting costs.

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Down to the wire for final round of public voting in DOE Apps for Vehicles challenge

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Once registered, a user will be able to compete against themselves, a friend (celebrity in future releases), as a team (future release), and insurance companies (future releases) in energy and safe driver challenges. The MyCarma application uses the phone’s GPS to capture an owner’s personal drive cycle.

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Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid earns NHTSA 5-star overall safety rating

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The company has sold 3,951 units of the C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid since it went on sale in October 2012. The Fusion Energi also features the Personal Safety System with safety belt technologies and front impact airbags. The Fusion Energi gets an EPA fuel economy rating of 108 MPGe. Adaptive Cruise Control.

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