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NREL study finds 2nd-generation diesel hybrid delivery vans show significant gains in fuel economy over conventional vans

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Laboratory and in-use fuel economy results Source: NREL. The NREL team collected and analyzed in-service fuel economy, maintenance, and other vehicle performance data on 11 hybrid (P100H) and 11 conventional diesel (P100D) step vans operated by the United Parcel Service (UPS) in Minneapolis. Click to enlarge.

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Study on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Global Cities Highlights Importance of Geophysical and Technical Factors

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Through studies of urban metabolism, scientists have developed an understanding of phenomena such as ecosystem appropriation by cities; the accumulation of toxic materials in the urban building stock; historical growth in the transportation of materials; and economies of scale for urban infrastructure systems. t e CO 2 /cap. t e CO 2 /cap.)

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2018 VW Tiguan and new 2.0 TSI B-cycle engine gives VW a strong offering in compact SUV segment

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Second, the quality of the product is intended to contibute to the rebuilding of the Volkswagen brand image in the wake of the diesel emissions débâcle. Based on our half-day of driving the new Tiguan in the foothills of Denver, the automaker has succeeded on the quality front. 2018 Chevy Equinox diesel. Select compact SUVs.

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