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FCA US reaches settlements on diesel emissions at estimated cost of $800M

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The estimated total cost of settlements is $0.8 Customer compensation, the estimated future cost of the extended warranty and the cost of environmental mitigation efforts also account for approximately $400 million, bringingbthecestimated total to $800 million. The settlements are subject to court approval.

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4 Powerful Reasons to Choose EV Connect for Your Fleet Charging

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Here’s why EV Connect offers the best solution to lock in the full cost and time savings. In the case of EV fleets, that requires a solution capable of delivering a transparent picture of energy costs and high demand charges across Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 (DCFC) chargers. What Makes EV Connect the Ideal Partner?

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Chrysler unveils 2013 Ram with array of new systems focused on fuel economy

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liter Pentastar V-6 engine (Ward’s 10 Best Engines Award two years in a row) with variable-valve timing (VVT) offers best-in-class standard 305 hp (227 kW), with 269 lb-ft (365 N·m) of torque and best-in-class fuel economy for V-6 trucks, according to Chrysler. Specific fuel economy figures are note available yet.)

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BorgWarner suggests Valve-Event Modulated Boost system can offer 6-17% fuel economy benefit over already downsized and turbocharged engines

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The concentric camshaft features one set of lobes connected to the phaser sprocket, and a second set next to it is connected to phaser. to 2 ratio points and maintain the same knock limit for an additional 3-4% improvement in fuel economy. improvement in fuel economy on an E-class vehicle (e.g.,

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Center for Automotive Research calls long-run economic risk to auto industry of mandating permanent fuel economy standards very serious; recommends periodic reviews

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Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

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FEV’s two-stage VCR system; 5-7% increase in fuel economy using variable length conrods

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Use of a variable compression ratio (VCR) could be one technology approach to reducing fuel consumption in highly boosted (e.g., downsized, turbocharged) gasoline engine, as operating an engine with higher compression ratios at low load can increase fuel economy compared to operating an engine with fixed compression ratio.

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NREL study finds high-pressure hydrogen pipeline system could potentially make hydrogen cost-competitive with gasoline

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However, owing to small scale and limited competition, dispensed hydrogen fuel prices currently are higher, averaging about $16.30/kg About half of the levelized cost of retail station hydrogen can be attributed to hydrogen delivery, compression, and dispensing costs. The smallest modeled system connects eight existing stations.

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