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Midwest EVOLVE electric vehicle project hosts first EV ride and drive at Earth Day event in Ohio

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At EarthFest, families will enjoy all-day entertainment with more than 270 exhibits in nine sustainability exhibit areas, including Vibrant Green Space, Clean Transportation, Clean Water, Community Works, Environmental and Energy Science, Family Fun, Green Home and Garden, Health and Fitness, and Local and Sustainable Food.

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Volkswagen of America bringing new EA288 diesel to MY2015 Golf, Jetta, Passat and Beetle; debuts in 2H 2014

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Oliver Schmidt, General Manager, Energy and Environmental Office, Volkswagen Group of America confirmed that the new EA288 diesel engine will power the 2015 Golf, Beetle, Passat, Jetta, which are due in dealer showrooms in the second half of 2014. The new EA288 will eventually replace all the 2.0-liter

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Volkswagen and Audi launch sustainability programs for US introduction of e-Golf BEV and A3 e-tron PHEV; carbon offsets with 3Degrees and solar energy

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VoA made the announcement at the Management Briefing Seminar, hosted by the Center for Automotive Research. Benefits from the capture include odor reduction, improved water quality and future distributed renewable energy production. The sale of carbon offsets supports the gas collection and flaring project.

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Ford Boosts 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel for 2011 Super Duty to 800 lb-ft, With Enabling Software Upgrade for Existing Customers; 20% Improvement in Fuel Economy Over 2010 Model

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The 2011 Super Duty diesel pickups in dealer inventory will receive the upgrade as well. Ford Motor Company is upgrading the 6.7-liter Fuel economy is expected to improve at least another 2%, making the 2011 F-Series Super Duty 6.7-liter liter Power Stroke diesel 20% more fuel efficient than the 2010 model.