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JUNE 10, 2010

The new eight-speed automatic transmission, licensed from ZF, will contribute to a corporate fuel economy improvement goal of more than 25% by 2014. Chrysler Group LLC will invest $300 million in its existing transmission manufacturing facilities in Kokomo, Ind. optimizes fuel consumption by lowering the speed level.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

“We are focused on delivering improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions through smaller and optimized engines. Our engine mix is intentionally moving toward smaller, 4-cylinder engines.” Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps.

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DECEMBER 16, 2013

billion in five manufacturing sites in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana to produce new fuel-efficient engines and transmissions, enhance vehicle quality and streamline logistics. will support production of a new V6 engine, a new 10-speed transmission and an existing 6-speed transmission. Toledo, Ohio and Bedford, Ind.

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Acura also announced that the next-generation NSX will feature Acura’s new Sport Hybrid SH-AWD technology, is expected to debut in the next three years, and will be developed by an engineering team led by Honda R&D Americas, Inc., and manufactured in Ohio, at a yet-to-be-named facility. Acura ILX Concept. Acura NSX Concept.

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

Tenneco, which is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, is the first component manufacturer to receive a conditional loan commitment under the Department’s Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) program. The preceding four conditional loan commitments are: $5.9 billion for Ford Motor Company; $1.6

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AUGUST 12, 2016

A new high-level white-paper from clean transportation industry group CALSTART shows that US companies that develop and manufacture high-efficiency, low-carbon technologies for heavy-duty vehicles are ready to support more efficient trucks and buses. is a leader in transportation tech, including next-generation advanced engines.

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DECEMBER 23, 2014

Additionally, lower viscosity transmission fluid is used resulting in improved transmission efficiency and fuel economy improvements especially during cold environments or vehicle start-up. With fewer open shift elements, drag losses due to multiple parts rotating relative to one another, are reduced.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Lightning Hybrids, developer and manufacturer of hydraulic hybrid systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses ( earlier post ), will introduce the application of its first emission-reducing brake regeneration technology on a walk-in box truck.

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AUGUST 16, 2016

will design and develop a new more-efficient engine and advanced drivetrain and vehicle technologies. will design and develop a vehicle and powertrain with electrified engine components that can enable higher engine efficiency and a significantly more aerodynamically reengineered cab. Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station.

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Green Cars News

MAY 16, 2009

Honda Manufacturing in Indiana has begun production of the 2009 Civic GX, which is the only natural gas vehicle built by a major automaker in the USA. Its fuel economy statistics are 24mpg in city driving and 36mpg on the highway. It develops 109lb-ft of torque at 4,300rpm and has an average range of more than 220 miles.

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OCTOBER 2, 2011

The all-new 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas (formally known as the Civic GX), the only dedicated natural gas-powered passenger vehicle manufactured and sold in the US, will go on sale at qualified Honda dealerships nationwide on 18 October with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $26,155. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 8, 2023

Two Engines, One Transmission, AWD Standard The 2024 Crosstrek has two engine options, both of which are 4-cylinder with a boxer design of horizontally opposed pistons. All the power needed Subaru mates its Lineartronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) to both engines with driver-selectable drive modes of Sport and Intelligent.

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

All have all-wheel drive, a non-turbocharged 4-cylinder boxer (horizontally opposed pistons) gasoline engine and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with an 8-speed manual shift mode and paddle shifters. It has been engineered for smooth and quiet open highway driving, while remaining easy to maneuver and park in the city.

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APRIL 21, 2009

Partnering with Alcoa, Duke Energy, Google.org, Johnson Controls Indiana startup plans to unveil vehicle May 2009 at EVS-24 in Norway; mass production in 2012. 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. Cischke, Ford senior vice president for sustainability, environment and safety engineering. "By

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