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A123 Systems secures three production contracts for 12V Li-ion Engine Start Battery; eyeing micro-hybrid market

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A123’s Engine Start Battery is designed as a replacement for absorbent glass mat (AGM) and other lead acid batteries, providing a lighter-weight, longer-lasting solution for micro-hybrid functionality that enhances vehicle performance, improves fuel economy and lowers total cost of ownership. Reduced Weight.

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How to “Green” Your Car

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The initial cost of EVs , at least at this time, is very expensive. It All Starts with Regular Maintenance and Tuning Taking care of your car is like taking care of yourself—it needs regular TLC to stay healthy and perform at its best. Sometimes, all you need is good maintenance to really put a stop to that.

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Navistar awarded diesel re-power development contract for US Postal Service delivery vehicle fleet

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Navistar’s re-powered diesel vehicle effort is designed to significantly reduce the escalating service and fuel costs associated with the USPS’s aging fleet. Diesel powertrains can achieve fuel economy gains of up to 35% when compared to some gasoline powertrains. Navistar, Inc. liter turbodiesel engine.

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President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

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Monthly data from the EIA shows that crude oil is 60% of the price of gasoline, 17% is refining costs, 12% is federal and state taxes, and 11% is distribution and marketing. Refined product prices are set by the marginal supply costs of bringing the incremental barrels of products to market.

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Go-Ahead London first to operate next-generation, ultra low emission series hybrid bus from ADL and BAE Systems; ultracaps

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Designed to last the lifetime of the bus, this ultracapacitor storage will reduce total cost of ownership by not requiring mid-life replacement. Due to this and other improvements, a 53% reduction in the cost of parts and consumables is predicted over a ten-year period.

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Cummins introduces 5L V8 diesel for North American light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles

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a new 5-liter V8 diesel engine designed to power pickup-and-delivery vehicles, other light- and medium-duty trucks, school buses and motorhomes. creates new opportunities for our OEM customers as a compact and lightweight engine that delivers best-in-class fuel efficiency and total cost of ownership. The new ISV 5.0 Cummins Inc.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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In recent years, vehicle emission standards have also seen significant advancements, with a marked decrease in CO2 emissions and an increase in fuel economy. Lower Total Cost of Ownership Driving Adoption The shift toward EVs is also influencing ownership costs.

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