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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Artificial Intelligence-Engine for Optimizing Integrated Service in Mixed Fleet Transit Operations. AOI 13: Alternative Fuel Proof-of-Concept in New Communities and Fleets. Shelby County Government. Medium-duty eTruck: Pilot Electrified Fleets in Urban and Regional Applications. Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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BP acquiring upstream portion of Clean Energy’s renewable gas business for $155M

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As a fuel for natural gas vehicle fleets, including heavy-duty trucks, it is estimated to result in 70% lower greenhouse gas emissions than from equivalent gasoline- or diesel-fueled vehicles. and North Shelby, Tenn. Renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel—biomethane—is produced entirely from organic waste. and Atlanta, Ga.

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Road Test: 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

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High-powered Mustang GT, Mach1 and Shelby GT500 versions are well-known, with the latter model pumping-out 760 pin-you-back-in-your-seat horsepower. Clean Fleet Report spent a week in the rear-wheel drive 2021 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback, powered by a high-performance turbocharged 2.3-liter Shelby GT500 $74,095.

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Feature: Muscle Cars Are Speeding into the Future

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The Mustang has many iterations, but the earliest designs are the pinnacle of classic cars, spawning the Shelby GT and Boss 302. The post Feature: Muscle Cars Are Speeding into the Future first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. In fact, Ford designed one of the most iconic classic cars: the 1964 ½ Ford Mustang.

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Ford Announces 2.0L EcoBoost Engine; First Production EcoBoost with TI-VCT

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2010 Ford Mustang and Shelby GT500. 2010 Ford Mustang and Shelby GT500. Ford announced the new EcoBoost at a media overview of its 2010 product lineup at which it described plans for 30 new powertrain actions globally—22 in North America alone—by the end of 2010. 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid. 2010 Ford Flex with EcoBoost.

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Team from GM, Ford, FCA reviews how to calculate engine efficiency benefits of high octane fuels

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In all engines, including the existing on-road fleet, fuel with higher octane ratings can enable more advanced spark timing and combustion phasing under knock-limited conditions. Shelby, and William M. —Leone et al. Higher octane fuels and legacy vehicles. —Leone et al. Leone, James E. Anderson, Richard S. 5b01420.

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Ford announces second member of EcoBoost family

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2010 Ford Mustang and Shelby GT500. Ford is also hoping to improve its average US vehicle fuel economy by approximately 20 per cent fleet-wide through the end of 2010. New vehicle introductions for the 2010 model year include: 2010 Ford Taurus and Taurus SHO. 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid. 2010 Ford Flex with EcoBoost.

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