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MARCH 24, 2020

Fourtune commercial trials have confirmed its ability to deliver better economic performance through butylene selectivity, high conversion, and maintenance of coke selective bottoms upgrading and high distillate yields that increases refiners’ profitability. In the EU the 10 ppm requirement for Gasoline came into effect in 2009.

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MAY 15, 2021

All vehicles require some form of maintenance. That said, drivers will typically spend less on long-term maintenance than they would for an internal combustion engine (ICE) car over time. So, just how expensive is EV maintenance overall? Average Maintenance Costs. Preventive Maintenance Tips for Your EV.

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JUNE 23, 2022

President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal gas tax for the next 90 days, through the busy summer driving season—18 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24 cents per gallon for diesel. About half of US refinery shutdowns are conversions to renewable fuel production. As of 10 June, EIA reported 93.7%

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

7 Maintenance Tips To Extend the Life of Your Diesel Truck. But like all vehicles, a little bit of maintenance is required to keep diesel trucks running at their peak performance. Here are seven maintenance tips that will extend the life of your diesel truck: Change Your Engine Oil Regularly. Flush Out Your Fuel System.

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Maintenance Diesel Oil Parts 81

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Responding to growing customer demand in Europe for small cars with low running costs and low emissions, Kia is introducing a bi-fuel gasoline-LPG model to its Picanto small car range. The new variant, introduced at the Frankfurt show, will record fuel economy in LPG mode of 5.8 liter gasoline model. l/100 km (40.6

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DECEMBER 30, 2018

Hyundai delivered its first NEXO fuel cell SUV ( earlier post ) to Tom Hochrad of Ventura, California—the first US customer to drive off in the new NEXO, the only mass-produced fuel cell SUV for the US market, featuring a range up to 380 miles. The NEXO Limited Trim has an estimated range of 354 miles.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A Way to Leave Liquid Fuel Troubles Behind Fuel contamination is an invisible yet prominent foe of fossil fuel-powered commercial fleets, and one principal reason to advocate for electrification is eliminating this concern. Gas and diesel each attract their own unique concerns.

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Fleet Fuel Hydrogen Maintenance 58

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JANUARY 11, 2014

Petrobras launched new regular and premium ultra-low-sulfur gasoline throughout Brazil on 1 January 2014, entirely replacing the previous regular and premium gasoline. California, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and several other countries have gasoline sulfur limits of 10 ppm. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge. billion (US$8.7

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. The Gen 4 model achieves 61 MPGe on certified dyno testing, compared to 13 MPG for the gasoline version.

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Batteries Battery Fuel Electric 448

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Since internal combustion engines will remain the primary mode of choice for mobility in the foreseeable future, both alternative (renewable) fuels and high-performance combustion concepts/ engines using fuels adapted for that purpose will be preferred for reducing the combustion impact on climate change.

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Transportation Future Fuel Climate Change 255

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JUNE 14, 2017

The Pinnacle engine architecture features low heat loss and low surface-area-to-volume in the combustion chamber, resulting in less energy loss, contributing to greater fuel efficiency. Greaves sees this move as an important milestone in establishing itself as a leading fuel-agnostic powertrain solutions & services company.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

accounting for the emissions generated during production of the vehicle and the fuel. To derive the emissions figure, T&E said that it made a number of assumptions for their calculations: The average gasoline lifetime driving distance of 175,000 km (108,740 miles) is taken as the starting point. l/100 km (37.3 mpg US) and 7.1

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OCTOBER 16, 2012

Opel revealed more details about its new mid-size gasoline engine family at the Aachen Colloquium in Germany. liter, four-cylinder, SIDI (spark ignition direct injection) ECOTEC Turbo engines, which begin Opel’s renewal of its powertrain portfolio, deliver improved fuel consumption, performance and refinement. Earlier post.)

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MARCH 24, 2023

This drives not only a rise in fuel and electric energy consumption, but also creates a wider footprint in vehicle and battery production. Green NCAP tested 34 cars with different powertrain types: battery electric, hybrid electric, conventional petrol and diesel, and one vehicle, the Ford Puma, that runs on alternative fuel.

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Green Climate Energy Vehicles 453

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AUGUST 27, 2019

More than 2 million employees in the sector worked with conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles in 2018, up 1.4% The “Gasoline and Diesel Motor Vehicles” category excludes freight transport. The “Other” category includes employment which cannot be classified to one particular fuel type.

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JULY 9, 2015

While alternative powertrains still represent a small percentage of market share compared to gasoline engines, the report noted, clean diesels saw a 10% increase in 2014 sales over 2013 sales, while hybrids saw a 10% decrease, pure electrics saw a 20% increase and compressed natural gas saw a 33% decrease. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 26, 2023

The product is also eligible for national and regional subsidies in France (depending on income and region) and its cost of use and maintenance is reduced. kWh 5 kWp/48 kWp engine Two-year guarantee

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Kits France Electric Electrical 307

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NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Last night, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie declared a limited state of energy emergency with regard to the supply of motor fuel and implemented odd-even rationing for gasoline purchases in 12 New Jersey counties. NJ counties with gasoline rationing. —Governor Christie. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 21, 2013

Demand for gasoline rose 5.4% for jet fuel and by 10.3% Residual fuel demand fell by 24.9% from November 2012 as most refineries came back up from their scheduled turnaround and maintenance in the prior month. Gasoline production rose 3.1% Gasoline production rose 3.1% Stocks of motor gasoline ended down 1.4%

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell drivers have accumulated more than three million miles on the roads and highways of both Southern and Northern California. Hyundai has delivered more than 150 Tucson Fuel Cell crossovers since its introduction as the first mass-produced fuel cell vehicle in the US market in 2014.

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Tucson Hyundai Miles Emissions 150

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NOVEMBER 3, 2012

Last night, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie declared a limited state of energy emergency with regard to the supply of motor fuel and implemented odd-even rationing for gasoline purchases in 12 New Jersey counties. NJ counties with gasoline rationing. —Governor Christie. Click to enlarge.

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New Jersey Gasoline Dealers Automobile 240

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MARCH 4, 2022

Managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control ( DNREC ), the ZEV program is designed to accelerate the commercialization of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles. Electric vehicles also tend to have lower maintenance costs than gasoline cars, which also reduces ownership costs.

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Delaware Automobile Industry Gasoline-Electric Gas-Electric 284

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

Jointly developed by Siluria and Wood, Modus provides a proven and cost-efficient, one-step process to upgrade low-value refinery off gases, otherwise burned for heat, into high-value fungible refinery products such as high-octane, low-sulfur gasoline blendstock. As a result, these valuable streams are often burned for fuel or heat.

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APRIL 22, 2017

Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell drivers have accumlulated more than two million miles on the roads and highways of both Southern and Northern California. These fuel cell CUVs have replaced approximately 760 tons of CO 2 emissions that would have been emitted by vehicles of similar size and capability.

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Tucson Hyundai Miles Fuel 150

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JUNE 13, 2011

VSE Corporation last week received notification from the US Postal Service (USPS) that it will be awarded a contract to deliver a more fuel-efficient repowered gasoline Long Life Vehicle (LLV) prototype delivery vehicle for the existing fleet. VSE submitted a proposal with Wheeler Bros., —Dave Wheeler, CEO of WBI.

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Gasoline Fuel Vehicles Fleet 199

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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced an increased demand for renewable natural gas (RNG) from the refuse sector, particularly in California, where refuse trucks can be fueled by the very solid waste they haul. Redeem is the first commercially available RNG vehicle fuel. Outside of California, the City of Spokane, Wash.

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Renewable Gas Fresno Long Beach 342

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MAY 19, 2021

The purpose-built E-ACTT terminal tractor makes a great work truck even better by helping meet regulatory mandates for the vocational truck industry to reduce fuel consumption by 24% by model year 2027 and, in California, to transition diesel trucks to zero-emission trucks. The E-ACTT will be available in late 2021.

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Lithium Ion Maintenance Electric Electrical 284

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FEBRUARY 24, 2011

NREL’s Fleet Test and Evaluation Team recently completed a year-long technology evaluation of gasoline hybrid electric (gHEV) FedEx Express delivery trucks compared with conventional diesel vehicles. On a drive cycle representing routes with frequent stops and accelerations, the gHEV trucks exhibited a 20% improvement in fuel economy.

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JULY 14, 2020

Mayor Wendy Koenig noted that the two trolleys would save 3,456 gallons of fuel over one season. Given a 10K annual mile usage with 104 miles per day, by switching from gasoline to electric, they estimate a 30-metric ton CO 2 reduction.

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Colorado Power Powered Gasoline-Electric 259

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JULY 19, 2013

Drivers of diesel vehicles can save thousands of dollars in total ownership costs compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to a University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) study. Among their findings:??. —Bruce Belzowski.

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Gasoline Diesel Vehicles Fuel Economy 247

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

In August 2023, gasoline prices surged , reaching a peak of $3.98 As gas and diesel prices continue to spiral, improved fuel economy in your truck is becoming even more of an imperative than before. Finding ways to improve your truck’s fuel efficiency can save money while minimizing environmental impact.

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Gas Maintenance Fuel Economy Economy 73

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JUNE 28, 2013

Diesel vehicles generally saved owners between $2,000 to $6,000 in total ownership costs during a three to five year period when compared to similar gasoline vehicles, according to data compiled by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI). Fuel Efficiency. Fuel Costs. Source: UMTRI. Click to enlarge.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Blue Bird will begin production of its first Type C Vision bus fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG) in 2016. V10 engine and 6R140 transmission with ROUSH CleanTech’s fuel system. V10 engine and 6R140 transmission with ROUSH CleanTech’s fuel system.

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2016 Fuel Production Maintenance 150

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NOVEMBER 8, 2015

Gasoline direct injection (GDI) is a strategy to improve fuel efficiency that is rapidly gaining market acceptance. fuel injection timing, number of injections, fuel pressure, injector placement, etc.) and fuel properties. fuel injection timing, number of injections, fuel pressure, injector placement, etc.)

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Gasoline 2020 North America Exhaust 150

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APRIL 20, 2012

WBI) recently delivered their prototype, fuel efficient, repowered gasoline Long Life Vehicle (LLV) for testing by the USPS. The RFD6 Re-Power Kit was engineered by VSE to take advantage of the existing maintenance infrastructure and personnel technical levels resident in the US Postal Service Vehicle Maintenance Facilities (VMFs).

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Corporation Engine Fuel Kits 218

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NOVEMBER 12, 2015

and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced an agreement for Ryder to switch the fuel at their stations in Orange and Fontana, CA, to Clean Energy’s Redeem renewable natural gas (RNG)—i.e., According to the packages, the carbon intensity (CI) of the various types of biomethane fuel (CNG, L-CNG and LNG) ranges from a low of 13.29

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Clean Cleaning Fleet Gas 150

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JUNE 11, 2014

In an event combining a first-customer ceremony and a media drive, Tustin (California) Hyundai’s Dealer Principal, John Patterson, handed over the keys to Hyundai’s first mass-produced Tucson Fuel Cell crossover ( earlier post ) to Timothy Bush, the first Hyundai Fuel Cell customer, with Hyundai executives in attendance.

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