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Carmaker fuel efficiency cost claims misleading
The average car sold in Europe last year was 4% more fuel efficient, emitted 4% less CO2 and was 2.5% cheaper in real terms than a year earlier, according to a new report. The new figures, which continue recent trends, severely undermine industry claims that legally-binding fuel efficiency targets would make cars ‘unaffordable’. The report, published today by Transport & ...
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EU weakens fuel efficiency standards for vans
The automotive industry, backed by the governments of Germany, Italy and France has succeeded in severely weakening an EU law setting CO2 standards for new vans. The deal, agreed this evening at a behind-closed-doors meeting of representatives of the European Commission, Parliament and member states, will lead to higher fuel costs for millions of small businesses across Europe and runs counter to ...
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GE Unveils its Cleanest, Smartest and Most Fuel-Efficient Locomotive Ever in Erie
SOURCE: General Electric (GE) DESCRIPTION:GE Unveils its Cleanest, Smartest and Most Fuel-Efficient Locomotive Ever in Erie. The prototype introduced today in Erie represents a $600 million investment over eight years.” ...
By 3BL Media
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12:30PM TODAY: Senior Administration Officials to Hold Conference Call to Discuss Major Fuel Efficiency Announcement
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will hold an on-the-record conference call without embargo on Tuesday, August 28, at 12:30PM ET to discuss a major fuel efficiency announcement. WHO: Ray LaHood, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation Lisa P. Jackson, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator WHAT: ...
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Consumers Need Accurate Fuel Efficiency Data
Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia today agreed to pay a record $100 million in fines to settle charges by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that they cheated consumers by overstating the fuel economy of some of their most popular cars sold in the United States. Luke Tonachel, senior vehicles analyst at the Natural Resources Defense Council, made the following comment: “Consumers ...
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New EcoBoost Engine Takes Latest Ford Escape at Maritime Ford From Functional to Efficient
MANITOWOC, Wis., May 2, 2012/PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The all-new Ford Escape has been EPA certified as the most fuel efficient automatic SUV on the market. The vehicle's scaled-down size has contributed to its improved fuel economy, but its 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine has taken the Escape's efficiency to the next level. Maritime Ford, a premier Ford dealership in Manitowoc, WI, looks forward to ...
By Honeywell
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NASA Software Promotes Airline Fuel Efficiency
Software developed at NASA's Ames Research Center at Moffett Field, Calif., is enabling major fuel savings for airlines and an increase in environmental efficiency. The Ames Direct-To software is a product of NASA aeronautics research in air traffic management. The software has been adopted by The Boeing Company for commercial use. Boeing intends to offer airlines the opportunity to subscribe ...
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Transatlantic airlines’ poor fuel-economy shows need for efficiency standards and carbon pricing
Some of the world’s largest airlines, including British Airways, Lufthansa and United Airlines, are among the least fuel-efficient carriers on transatlantic routes, according to a new study. The failure of highly profitable carriers to invest in more fuel-efficient planes on one of the most lucrative routes in the world is a clear sign that efficiency standards and carbon pricing are ...
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New Fuel Efficiency Technology Report Now Available from SAE International
A new report, "Technology Insights for Mobility Industries – Fuel Efficiency," is now available exclusively to SAE International members through the online collaborative platform EngineerXchange. Providing technical insights and career guidance to engineers who want to position themselves to solve the engineering challenges of tomorrow, the report includes guidance from industry experts, ...
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Eaton Enhances Automated Transmissions to Boost Fuel Efficiency
Power management company Eaton has introduced new electronic capabilities to its Fuller Advantage Series and UltraShift PLUS automated transmissions that allow for disengagement of a truck’s driveline while on slight downhill grades to drop engine speeds to idle. The new technology improves fuel consumption by up to one percent and ensures safe operation regardless of driving conditions. ...
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Porsche SUV to get ‘green rating’ under new German labelling scheme
Environmental groups are calling on the European Commission to block a planned German car CO2 label that gives gas guzzling SUVs such as the Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7 the same ‘green’ rating as some of Europe’s most fuel efficient car models. The Bundesrat, the country's upper house of parliament, will vote tomorrow (Friday 8 July) on a CO2 labelling law for cars that bases ...
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New vans more fuel efficient
The average van sold in 2013 was around 4 % more efficient than the previous year, so the new vans fleet has already met the collective carbon emissions target ahead of the 2017 deadline, preliminary data shows. Similar findings were recently published for new cars, which have also met their target in advance. There were 1.2 million new vans registered in 2013, with average emissions of 173.3 g ...
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The ebeaver – a fuel-efficient bioenergy harvester
“How much diesel is it acceptable to use to produce green energy? Harvesting thinnings with a big machine is like eating with a pair of cudgels. We offer an alternative that harvests bioenergy in an energy-efficient way and has minimal environmental impact.” The speaker is Johan Dagman, one of the men behind the ebeaver, the radio-controlled mini-harvester that drew big crowds at the ...
By Elmia AB
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U.S. EPA highlights national fuel efficiency announcement at Tesla HQ in Palo Alto
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld will hold a press conference to discuss a major fuel economy announcement at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25 at Tesla Headquarters in Palo Alto. WHO: EPA Regional Administrator Jared Blumenfeld and Diarmuid O’Connell – Tesla’s VP of Corporate Development WHAT: Fuel Economy Announcement WHEN: ...
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Vans to become more fuel efficient, but not till after 2020
Transport & Environment (T&E) has expressed disappointment that an EU agreement has failed to adopt a more stringent 2020 target for van fuel economy and CO2 emissions. The deal does, however, recognise that the EU needs stricter fuel economy and CO2 emissions standards for vans in 2025, which, in the longer-term, will deliver significant emissions reductions and fuel savings. The deal ...
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New plane fuel efficiency gains are more than a decade late for UN goal – study
Since 2010, the average fuel burn of new aircraft has improved by 1.1% per year, which suggests that aircraft manufacturers may miss UN aviation body ICAO’s 2020 fuel efficiency goals by 12 years, a new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reveals. As air traffic soars (industry trade body IATA forecasts a 4.1% annual growth for the next 20 years), this 1% ...
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DOE and EPA release 2011 annual fuel economy guide
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2011 Fuel Economy Guide, providing consumers with information about estimated mileage and fuel costs for model year 2011 vehicles. Choosing a more fuel efficient vehicle in a class will save consumers money and reduce carbon pollution. “Increasing fuel efficiency is important for our environment, ...
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Peugeot Citroën lands top award for fuel-efficient cars
Have you ever wondered which car brand makes the most fuel-efficient cars? The award in 2014 goes to Peugeot Citroën with cars averaging 4.5 litres per 100km (110g CO2/km) – making it the lowest carbon carmaker. This is a key finding of the 10th edition, of ‘How clean are Europe’s cars?’ by sustainable transport group Transport & Environment (T&E), which ...
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ACEEE Statement on President Obama’s New Fuel Efficiency Standards for Heavy Trucks
In response to President Obama’s speech today on new fuel efficiency standards for heavy trucks, ACEEE Transportation Program Director Therese Langer made the following statement: “ACEEE strongly supports the president’s work to continue the improvements in heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency initiated through the first phase of standards, adopted in 2011. There are major ...
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CO2-based vehicle taxes: Encouraging the switch to fuel-efficient cars
'Ireland introduced changes to its vehicle tax system in July 2008. Higher taxes are now placed on vehicles which emit higher levels of carbon. A recent study has investigated how these fiscal policies influence the demand for new cars and how effective these changes are in reducing CO2 emissions. The results suggest there will be an overall reduction in CO2 emissions of 3.6-3.8 per cent, but ...
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