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Mercedes-AMG entry-level SL 43 features electric exhaust gas turbocharger from Formula 1 for the first time in production vehicle

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The SL 43 features an M139 in-line two-liter, four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric exhaust gas turbocharger—used for the first time in a production vehicle. The turbocharger is operated via the 48-volt electrical system, which also feeds the belt-driven starter-generator (RSG).

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CARB scrap-and-replace incentive program Clean Cars 4 All reaches 10,000th participant milestone

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These incentive funds can be stacked with incentive dollars from the statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project so that a low-income participant can receive up to $14,000 for a new battery-electric vehicle. The average replacement vehicle has a fuel economy of 80 mpg equivalent. miles per gallon.

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Toyota Fuel Cell Sedan, Cheapest Gas Mileage, Electric Race Cars: Today's Car News

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Today on Green Car Reports: The Toyota Fuel Cell Sedan is shown in its final form, the new cars that offer the cheapest mpg, and why electric race cars may benefit more than the environment. Will electric powertrains make racing easier and cheaper for new competitors? What''s the cheapest MPG you can get?'

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Proterra beats out BYD for Mineta San José International Airport electric bus contract; 10 Proterra electric buses to be in service by late 2018

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The San José, California, City Council approved the purchase of ten Proterra Catalyst E2 battery-electric transit buses and related charging infrastructure for use at the Norman Y. Proterra’s E2 series 35-foot electric buses feature a 440 kWh battery pack to deliver an estimated range of 251 miles. Funded in part by a $3.8-million

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DOE and EPA release annual fuel economy guide with 2013 models

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The 2013 models include efficient and low-emission vehicles in a variety of classes and sizes, but notable this year is the growing availability of hybrids and the increasing number of electric vehicles. The estimate is calculated based on the vehicle’s miles per gallon (mpg) rating and national estimates for annual mileage and fuel prices.

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Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

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Correspondingly, the energy structure would become much cleaner, with the share of gasoline declining from 62% in 2012 to 29% in 2050 and the share of electricity increasing to 56% in 2050. 100 km (45 mpg US) in 2030 and below 3.4L/100 100 km (69 mpg US) in 2050. Natural gas taxis are expected to account for 54% in 2050.

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T&E concludes that diesel cars emit more CO2 on a full lifecycle basis than gasoline cars

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A new analysis by the NGO Transport & Environment (T&E) concludes that diesel cars emit more CO 2 than equivalent cars on a full lifecycle basis—i.e., mpg US) and 7.1 mpg US), respectively. According to SMDI, while the greenhouse gas emissions from the production of steel are in the range of 2.0-2.5 l/100 km (37.3

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