fuel efficiency
Feds insist emission standards need to strengthen, as US eases rules
Current rules aim of increasing fuel efficiency for vehicles sold between 2022 and 2025.
Auto fuel efficiency makes gains, but falls short of targets
CO2 fuel economy data show 2016 was higher than model year 2015 by only one-tenth of a gallon.
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Ford adds oomph to already impressive F-150 Raptor pickup
Truck boasts better fuel economy, a more powerful engine, and lighter aluminum body panels.
Ontario to allow self driving cars on roads for testing purposes
Pilot project will encourage companies to conduct research and development in the province.
Newer cars burn excessive amounts of oil, survey finds
Consumer Reports finds Audi, BMW and Subaru among biggest offenders.
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New truck rule to increase fuel efficiency, reduce pollution
Would cut fuel costs by about $170 billion and reduce oil consumption by up to 1.8 billion barrels.
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Ford’s new aluminum F150 a radical change for pickup truck market
Shaves 700 lb. from the body to make it more fuel efficient and nimble.
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BlackBerry’s QNX, automakers developing synthetic engine sounds
The technology replicates the sound of yesteryear’s driving experience as cars become quieter and more fuel efficient.
China’s March auto sales up 13.3%, Japanese brands suffer more decline
Communist government promoting auto manufacturing, but still fine-tuning policies to encourage smaller, fuel-efficient vehicle sales.
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Canadian vehicle sales up 6% in 2012
Automakers post best sales year since 2002 as Canadians bought nearly 1.7 million vehicles.
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New emissions rules for vehicle makers
U.S. and Canada propose regulations for GHGs from heavy-duty vehicles
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Boeing and Airbus get monster jet deal
Airline may have played companies off each other to get better deal for 460 planes
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Big Canadian presence at Paris Air Show
Highlights of Canadian aerospace’s massive showing at this week’s Paris Air Show
