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Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:54 AM

Fuel Efficiency

Type: Keyphrase
Name: Fuel Efficiency
description: The proportion of energy released by fuel combustion that is converted into useful energy.
First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 1 Documents (in Environment)
A Dim View of U.S.-China Electric Car Plan
Doug Kanter for The New York Times New vehicles at the Tianjin-Qingyuan Electric Vehicle Company. This year China adopted a plan to become one of the leading producers of electric vehicles within three years.Should the United States and China be teaming ... [New York Times - 11/19/2009]
First Reported 21 hours ago - Updated 21 hours ago - 1 Documents (in Environment)
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory - Click to view 360-page
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Oceans’ Ability to Absorb CO2 May be Diminishing, New Study Says
A study of the accumulation of carbon dioxide in the world’s oceans from 1765 to the present shows that as humanity pumps more CO2 into the atmosphere, the capacity of the world’s oceans to continue absorbing carbon appears to be decreasing. Researchers ... [CleanTechies Blog - CleanTechies.com - 21 hours ago]
First Reported 11/14/2009 - Updated 11/14/2009 - 2 Documents (in Internet & IT)
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG - Click to view image in its original context
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
BMW Pushing For Smart Traffic Lights To Aid Fuel Efficiency
EmailtrafficCreeping along from red light to red light on your way from a major sports event or concert, or stopped by every red light on the way home late at night, on empty roads, you've probably wondered why traffic lights in the U.S. aren't a little ... [Car Connection - 11/14/2009]
First Reported 11/16/2009 - Updated 11/16/2009 - 1 Documents
Supermarkets Tackle Emissions Reductions, Fuel Efficiency
Supermarkets are taking different roads to efficiency like Star Market in Massachusetts, aimed at reducing emissions, and Brookshire Grocery in Texas, which is addressing fleet efficiency.Star Market Newton, Mass., is the first grocery store in the U.S. ... [Environmental Leader - 11/16/2009]
First Reported 11/18/2009 - Updated 11/18/2009 - 1 Documents
‘MythBusters’ Sets Out to Bust Fuel Efficiency Myths
SAN FRANCISCO - The Discovery Channel's science television show 'MythBusters', which by its namesake sets out to bust common myths and urban legends, recently conducted several experiments to answer questions on fuel efficiency. In an episode titled, ... [Automotive Fleet - 11/18/2009]
First Reported 10/28/2009 - Updated 10/28/2009 - 2 Documents
International Business Machines Corp - Click to view image in its original context
International Business Machines Corp
IBM Global Trucking Study: Fuel Efficiency, High-Tech Features
(NYSE: ) today announced the findings of a new global study, which shows that trucks will become more fuel efficient, environmentally sound and safer due to the adoption of new technologies throughout the vehicle. The use of these innovations will help ... [PR Newswire via MSN Money - 10/28/2009]
First Reported 11/05/2009 - Updated 11/05/2009 - 2 Documents (in Internet & IT)
Green Bridge Technologies International, Inc. Subsidiary Successfully Tested Viable Vapor Device for Increasing Fuel Efficiency
LINDEN, Mich., Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Green Bridge Technologies International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GRBT), announced today that the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Vapor Technologies, has validated the testing of its 2nd generation "Vapor Augmentation ... [FinanzNachrichten.de - 11/05/2009]
First Reported 11/04/2009 - Updated 11/05/2009 - 2 Documents
Auto Execs Say Raising Gas Tax Will Boost Fuel Efficiency
Auto industry executives aren’t terribly popular these days, and they’ll become less so now that some of them say the best way to boost fuel efficiency is to increase the gas tax.They stepped on that third rail today during the Reuters Auto Summit in ... [Wired News - 11/05/2009]
First Reported 11/01/2009 - Updated 11/02/2009 - 2 Documents
Fleet Managers Swayed by Green Technology Over Brand, Study Finds
Tags: Branding, Clean Tech, More... Branding, Clean Tech, Energy & Climate, Energy Efficiency, Fleets, TransportationATLANTA, GA — Fuel efficiency and environmental concerns are expected to carry increasing weight in fleet purchasing decisions over the ... [GreenBiz - 11/02/2009]
First Reported 11/06/2009 - Updated 11/06/2009 - 1 Documents
Semi-truck Boat Tail Improves Fuel Efficiency 7.5%
I’m always for energy saving ideas when they payback the effort. Here’s one that would be an advantage for our long haul American Interstate trucking companies. This semi has both side wings and a boat tail to decrease wind drag. It is pretty simple ... [Watts Up With That? - 11/06/2009]
First Reported 11/06/2009 - Updated 11/06/2009 - 1 Documents
Auto Execs Urge Government to Tax Fuel up to $8/Gallon to Increase Fuel Efficiency
CEO at leading parts supplier: "Energy independence...ultimately means that fuel has to be more expensive" ... [DailyTech Main News Feed - 11/06/2009]
First Reported 11/09/2009 - Updated 11/09/2009 - 1 Documents
CAFE Or Gas Tax? How Best To Increase Fuel Efficiency.
The current government strategy to increase fuel efficiency is to mandate it through increases in the Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, currently set for 35.5 mpg by 2016. In this piece, auto executives suggest a better way - using gas taxes.When ... [Planetizen - 11/09/2009]

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The resolution is an affirmation of "TIA's belief and dedication to the concept that our organization is the group most qualified to partner with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration... in the administration of the Consumer Education Program dedicated to Tire Fuel Efficiency and Maintenance" said Vice President Mike Berra Jr
SEMA Show, pre-show: TIA is determined to jointly oversee consumer education program [Modern Tire Dealer - 11/03/2009]
...Neville Jackson, director of Advanced Technology, Ricardo said: "Fuel efficiency has always been the key product attribute for heavy-duty vehicles. Whilst Ricardo and our project partners have made significant progress in reducing fuel consumption, opportunities still exist to identify and develop further technologies that can enable heavy duty engines to make their contribution to reductions in carbon emissions. This study will focus on technologies that deliver benefits in real world applications and that can support the UK as a leader in low carbon products." This follows the ETIs recent announcement that it is to lead the world's most extensive evaluation of consumer's attitudes to plug-in electric and hybrid...
Emissions and efficiency partnership [World Highways - 10/28/2009]
...solutions to reduce vehicle weight, which is an effective strategy for meeting proposed emissions and fuel economy standards,' Krupitzer said. "Advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) have already proven to reduce the mass of body structural components by 25 percent or more, compared to mild steel. Plus, mass reduction with AHSS can be achieved more affordably than with other materials." The proposed rulemaking addresses light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas emissionemission standards and the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard...
AISI to EPA and NHTSA: Advanced Steel Technologies and Collaborative Efforts Can Help Meet... [Forbes.com - 10/21/2009]

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A Dim View of U.S.-China Electric Car Plan [New York Times - 11/19/2009]
The competition should take notice [Globe and Mail - 11/19/2009]
Engine makers grounded by global meltdown [Gulf News - 11/18/2009]
Komatsu Adds WA470-6 Wheel Loader to Its Fleet [Construction Equipment Guide - 11/18/2009]
‘MythBusters’ Sets Out to Bust Fuel Efficiency ... [Automotive Fleet - 11/18/2009]
Supermarkets Tackle Emissions Reductions, Fuel ... [Environmental Leader - 11/16/2009]
2010 Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid Preview [MotorAuthority - 11/15/2009]
BMW Pushing For Smart Traffic Lights To Aid Fue... [Car Connection - 11/14/2009]
BMW working on smart traffic systems to boost f... [Leftlane - 11/14/2009]
Barriers to Walking [Planetizen - 11/12/2009]
Why MPG Isn't the Best Metric [BNET - 11/12/2009]
Logistics News: Crown Equipment Corporation Rel... [Supply Chain Digest - 11/11/2009]
Fuel efficiency a real bonus (The West Australian) [Yahoo! News Australia - 11/11/2009]
Intermap Technologies Reports Third Quarter Fin... [Forbes.com - 11/09/2009]
Intermap Technologies Reports Third Quarter Fin... [Financial Post - 11/09/2009]
Intermap Technologies Reports Third Quarter Fin... [Business Wire - 11/09/2009]
CAFE Or Gas Tax? How Best To Increase Fuel Effi... [Planetizen - 11/09/2009]
4. Electronic Control for One-cylinder Engines [Automotive DesignLine - 11/09/2009]
What car should you buy? [Auto Trader Digital - 11/06/2009]
2. Electronic Control for One-cylinder Engines [Automotive DesignLine - 11/05/2009]
Green Bridge Technologies International, Inc. S... [FinanzNachrichten.de - 11/05/2009]
Green Bridge Technologies International, Inc. S... [Auto & Transportation - 11/05/2009]
BMW confident for fleet business in 2010 [Fleet News - 11/05/2009]
Auto Execs Say Raising Gas Tax Will Boost Fuel ... [Wired News - 11/05/2009]
'We need to move from saying 'no,no' to 'yes, b... [Business Today - 11/03/2009]
SEMA Show, pre-show: TIA is determined to joint... [Modern Tire Dealer - 11/03/2009]
Price and Reliability Are Top Factors for Women... [Business Wire via MSN Money - 11/02/2009]
Price and Reliability Are Top Factors for Women... [Business Wire - 11/02/2009]
Fleet Managers Swayed by Green Technology Over ... [GreenBiz - 11/02/2009]
Drive Smarter Challenge loves a back seat drive... [New York Times - 10/29/2009]
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Oceans’ Ability to Absorb CO2 May be Diminishin... [CleanTechies Blog - CleanTechies.com - 21 hours ago]
A study of the accumulation of carbon dioxide in the world’s oceans from 1765 to the present shows that as humanity pumps more CO2 into the atmosphere, the capacity ...
Garmin Eco-Route Add-on Turns Your GPS Into a G... [Treehugger - 11/10/2009]
Image: GarminKnowledge is Power Most of us probably don't realize that over the past few years our cars have turned into computers on wheels. There are tons of sensors ...
Auto Execs Urge Government to Tax Fuel up to $8... [DailyTech Main News Feed - 11/06/2009]
CEO at leading parts supplier: "Energy independence...ultimately means that fuel has to be more expensive" ...
Semi-truck Boat Tail Improves Fuel Efficiency 7.5% [Watts Up With That? - 11/06/2009]
I’m always for energy saving ideas when they payback the effort. Here’s one that would be an advantage for our long haul American Interstate trucking companies. ...
Auto Execs Say Raising Gas Tax Will Boost Fuel ... [Wired: Autopia - 11/04/2009]
Auto industry executives aren’t terribly popular these days, and they’ll become less so now that some of them say the best way to boost fuel efficiency is to increase ...
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Web Site Maximizes Fuel Efficiency [Ahead of the Curve - 06/02/2009]
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