News tagged with fuel economy

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Delphi gasoline-injection engine technique rivals hybrid's edge

(Phys.org) -- Running a diesel like engine on gasoline is something Delphi is doing in notable fashion. They claim they are on to a promising way to enjoy an engine that gives the vehicle owner high efficiency ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 21, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (18) | comments 40 | with audio podcast report

Volkswagen Passat sets world record for longest distance on one tank of clean diesel fuel

The world's most fuel-efficient couple has done it again. John and Helen Taylor were determined to break the record for the farthest distance traveled on a single tank of fuel. They decided to attempt the ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 11, 2012 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (16) | comments 10 | with audio podcast

Fuel economy slipped as gas prices dipped throughout April

(Phys.org) -- After recently topping 24 miles per gallon for the first time ever, fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States slipped back below that mark last month, say researchers at the University of Michigan ...

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created May 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Buy coal? New analysis shows purchasing fossil fuel deposits best way to fight climate change

Environmental policy has historically been driven by a demand-side mindset – attempting to limit consumption of precious fossil fuels through pollution permits, taxation, and multi-national climate change treaties. However, ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Apr 11, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (5) | comments 8

US sets new carbon standard for power plants

The United States said Tuesday it was setting the first national standards on carbon emissions from power plants, taking aim at the burning of coal which is considered a top culprit in climate change.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 2

Flexible, paper-based supercapacitor could improve performance of hybrid electric vehicles

(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists know that using supercapacitors in conjunction with batteries could greatly increase the fuel economy of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) due to the fact that supercapacitors can ...

Nanotechnology / Nanophysics

created Mar 20, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (14) | comments 5 | with audio podcast feature

Saving fuel on the buses

Bus and truck companies could cut their fuel bills by more than 7% simply by training their drivers on more efficient driving techniques and offering a financial reward to those who improve fuel economy. A study published ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Mar 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Gas mileage of new vehicles at all-time high

(PhysOrg.com) -- Fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States last month was at its highest mark ever, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

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created Feb 14, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 11

Fuel economy of new vehicles continues to rise: report

(PhysOrg.com) -- The average fuel economy of current model year vehicles is 14 percent higher than just four years ago, say researchers at the University of Michigan.

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created Feb 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Detroit unsure over the future of green cars

The US auto industry remains unsold over the future of "green cars" such as electrics and hybrids, as carmakers struggle with the first steps in a market most agree shows promise over the long term.

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created Jan 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 27

Fuel economy of new vehicles slipped in December

(PhysOrg.com) -- After two months of increases, the average fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States fell by a half mile per gallon last month, say researchers at the University of Michigan ...

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created Jan 11, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

'Green routing' can cut car emissions without significantly slowing travel time

The path of least emissions may not always be the fastest way to drive somewhere. But according to new research from the University at Buffalo, it's possible for drivers to cut their tailpipe emissions without significantly ...

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created Dec 14, 2011 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 8 | with audio podcast

Building a sustainable hydrogen economy

The concept of the hydrogen economy (HE), in which hydrogen would replace the carbon-based fossil fuels of the twentieth century was first mooted in the 1970s. Today, HE is seen as a potential solution to the dual global ...

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created Dec 08, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 18

CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

(PhysOrg.com) -- The current Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards create a financial incentive for auto companies to make bigger vehicles that are allowed to meet lower targets, according to a new University of Michigan ...

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created Dec 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Fuel economy of new vehicles continues to rise

(PhysOrg.com) -- Average fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States is up for the second straight month, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.

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created Dec 06, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0