After Congress mandated new efficiency standards for washing machines in 2001, manufacturers responded.
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Over the last three years, we negotiated the toughest new efficiency standards for cars and trucks in history.
Meanwhile, Mercedes-Benz has set new efficiency benchmarks in the premium segment with its newly developed V6 and V8 engines.
He will also set tough new efficiency and operating targets which Railtrack must meet if it is to avoid big fines.
Speaking of solar efficiency, this week solar manufacturer Amonix announced that its concentrated photovoltaic technology has set a new efficiency record with a conversion rate of 33.5 percent.
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And we used our existing authorities in new and interesting ways through the Department of Transportation and EPA to establish the new efficiency standard that Secretary Chu was talking about.
With sizable gains to be had for both consumers and businesses, we could be embarking on a sixth wave of innovation, fueled by smarter connected products and machines working to reduce waste, create new efficiency and power entirely new business models.
It puts new higher efficiency standards in place for everything from federal buildings down to light bulbs.
In the United States, Europe, China and Japan, in the last 18 months, many new energy efficiency policies were introduced.
Last September the EU adopted a new Energy Efficiency Directive, in a drive to reach the 20% savings goal.
The delivery of UltraHD TV requires a more efficient compression codec made possible by the use of the new High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard.
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The intersection of new energy efficiency regulations and the maturation of the technology mean LEDs, which are more efficient than even compact fluorescent bulbs, are the future of lighting.
California was able to achieve this efficiency by establishing building codes that require energy efficiency in new construction, and by stimulating private companies to improve the efficiency of their own operations.
These developments could deliver a new level of efficiency and stability in the global economy.
New government rules require new vehicle fuel efficiency to average 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025.
They also account for 92% and 70% of the benefits of new energy-efficiency standards for washing machines and refrigerators respectively.
Mr Bloomberg says the president has taken "major steps" to reduce the US carbon consumption, including new fuel-efficiency standards for vehicles.
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Merck Chief Executive RichardClarkRichard Clark is pleasing Wall Street by promising that he will trim costs and force a new level of efficiency using tools like Six Sigma.
Merck Chief Executive Richard Clark is pleasing Wall Street by promising that he will trim costs and force a new level of efficiency using tools like Six Sigma.
After many delays, Boeing delivered its first 787 Dreamliner into service on October 26 of this past year, a major milestone as the firm tries to grab airline dollars with its new high-efficiency offering.
The Cruze represents the new breed of conventional compact and midsize sedans that brands are launching to raise average new-car efficiency to 35 mpg by 2016, and to 54.5 mpg by 2025, as required by federal rules.
With all that information lying around, businesses will need to search those for new patterns they can exploit, either to add efficiency or build new businesses.
Cavaney's remarks came at an API meeting Tuesday in Washington, where the group announced its new policies for energy security, calling for more energy efficiency, investment in new technologies and a diversity of fuel types.
Businesses have invested in new technologies that enhance efficiency and provide greater economic benefits for consumers.
Its purchase of rival Wyeth last year created redundancies and new options for creating efficiency.
Separating generation from transmission and opening the door to new entrants would raise efficiency and reduce costs.
On motoring, the increased efficiency of new cars to meet EU targets has helped to cut carbon emissions.
The Center also released a new report on energy efficiency standards that takes agency benefit claims to task in a big way.
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Juniper has also opened up its application programing interfaces to 70 outside developers, in the hopes of generating some new ideas around network efficiency and functionality.
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