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Independent testing finds Navistars IC Bus has up to 4.5% advantage in fluid economy over competitive buses: fuel plus urea

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Comparisons of type C buses have typically been centered on fuel economy. However, with different buses offering distinctive technologies to meet EPA 2010 emissions, fuel economy doesn’t tell the whole story. to conduct a head-to-head fluid economy comparison. fluid economy advantage using TMC Type IV testing methods.

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Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

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During his presentation at the TDI Efficiency Rally, UMTRI researcher Bruce Belzowski first presented a summary of his analysis of the total cost of ownership of diesels with a comparison to that of their gas vehicle counterparts. Changes in the exhaust manifolds and turbo from Gen 1 to Gen 2. Earlier post.). lbs (4 kg). Q5 hybrid **.

Diesel 366
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Road Test: 2024 Cadillac XT4 Premium Luxury FWD

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The fuel economy, which is best in Touring mode, is rated by the EPA at 24 mpg city/29 highway/26 combined mpg. mpg, same as the EPA. We were pleased to cross the 30 mpg mark and surpass the EPA 29 mpg rating by so much. In comparison, most flat screen televisions are 4K.

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Study suggests high-mileage light-duty fleets contribute higher emissions and emissions share than expected

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California uses the EMFAC (EMission FACtors) emissions model; the rest of the US uses the EPA MOVES (Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator) model. High emitters occur as a result of breakage, mal-maintenance (performance modifications, rechipping, and/or after-treatment removal), and at end of a vehicle’s useful life.

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OptiFuel finalizing $2.6M DOE grant to demonstrate RNG hybrid line-haul locomotive

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The program will demonstrate that a suite of commercially available, EPA-rail-certified engines present a near-term, low-risk solution to create an affordable RNG hybrid line-haul locomotive with near zero emissions while simultaneously improving fuel cost by 50%. g/bhp-hr of NOx, a reduction of 400 times. g/bhp-hr of PM.

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Road Test: 2023 Volkswagen Taos SEL 4Motion

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Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. The twin faux exhaust ports on the lower rear fascia actually don’t look too bad, and the star-patterned 19-inch machined alloy wheels look great.

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

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liter V6, the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive system and an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, the EPA rates the fuel economy at 17 mpg city/23 highway/19 combined. Scheduled Maintenance – Two years/20,000 miles. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse: 3-Row SUV Comparison. Outfitted with a 3.6-liter

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