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Crumb rubber from old tires can lower road noise and reduce need for road maintenance

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California and Arizona use the most asphalt rubber in highway construction, followed by Florida, the EPA says. Ground tire rubber, when blended with asphalt, produces longer lasting road surfaces, and can lower road noise and the need for road maintenance.

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Parker Hannifin and Autocar Deliver Hydraulic Hybrid Refuse Vehicles to Florida Communities

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Parker Hannifin Corporation, in partnership with Autocar, delivered hydraulic hybrid refuse vehicles to three South Florida municipalities ( earlier post ): City of Miami, the City of Hialeah, and Miami-Dade County. Click to enlarge. The new Autocar E3 refuse vehicles feature Parker’s RunWise hydraulic hybrid drive system. Earlier post.).

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Parker and Autocar receive follow-on order for 29 refuse trucks with RunWise series hydraulic hybrid drive system

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Miami-Dade County in south Florida has placed a follow-on order for 29 Autocar E3 refuse trucks featuring Parker Hannifin’s RunWise series hydraulic hybrid technology. Additional benefits include reduced maintenance costs, less engine wear and tear as well as extended brake life. Earlier post.).

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Production version of 1,914 hp electric Rimac Nevera to make US debut in Monterey

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The Rimac Nevera’s 1,914hp is produced by four bespoke Rimac-engineered electric motors, which propels the hypercar from 0-60mph in just 1.85 US sales and maintenance of the Nevera is handled by a collection of 10 of the most exclusive automotive dealer partners in the country. seconds, and to 100mph in 4.3

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BorgWarner Acquires ECCOS Radio Frequency Electrostatic Ignition Technology for Leaner Burning Engines

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has purchased the ECCOS (Electrically Controlled Combustion Optimization System) radio frequency electrostatic ignition technology targeted at lean-burn engines from Florida-based Etatech , Inc. However, current spark plug technology is unable to optimize the lean burning engines. Tags: Engines Vehicle Systems.

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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

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A compact, quiet-running 650cc 2-cylinder engine replaces the previous 2.4L 4-cylinder engine; charging capability remains the same, as does the electric range. The smaller engine will improve fuel economy, however. liter internal combustion engine (ICE) served as the genset engine.

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Azure Dynamics Sells Five Balance Hybrid Electric Buses to Votran

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Azure Dynamics Corporation has sold five Balance Hybrid Electric buses to Votran, the transit entity for Volusia County, Florida. engine, can improve fuel economy considerably while reducing carbon emission by up to 30% in city conditions. Votran is managed by the national firm McDonald Transit Associates, Inc. Earlier post.).

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