2000, Light and MPG

Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

Green Car Congress

MAY 15, 2014

The SMP model calculates 2000?2050 The Ford team updated the SMP model with historical data for 2000, 2005, and 2010, and extended the model to calculate the total CO 2 emissions (tonnes) and the TTW (tank-to-wheel) emission rate (g CO 2 /km) for the new vehicle fleet. They converted from an absolute amount to scale relative to 2000.

Light

Light Global CO2 Ford

Making driving less energy-intensive than flying

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2014

To make driving less energy intensive than flying, the fuel economy of the entire US fleet of light-duty vehicles would have to improve from the current 21.5 To make driving less energy intensive than flying, the fuel economy of the entire US fleet of light-duty vehicles would have to improve from the current 21.5 For example, the 14.5

Energy

Energy Fuel Economy Personal Economy

Global auto production may hit 80+ million units this year; hybrids below 2% of total output

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

Worldwide light-duty vehicle production. Production of light-duty passenger vehicles (cars and light trucks) rose from 74.4 When both light- and heavy-duty trucks are included, the number rises to 979 million vehicles—30 million more than just a year earlier. mpg US) for 2020. Source: Worldwatch.

Global

Global Auto Production Hybrid

Bright Automotive To Convert VW Transporters to Plug-ins

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2009

Start-up Bright Automotive, which in May unveiled its IDEA concept series plug-in hybrid light commercial van ( earlier post ), will convert VW Transporter vans with the series hybrid Bright powertrain as a bridge between the concept and the production version of the IDEA. 100 mpg (2.4 15-22 mpg (15.6-10.7 2000 / 907.

Bright Automotive

Bright Automotive Convert Plug-in Transportation

Mercedes-Benz introduces new Vito mid-size van; up to 41.3 mpg US, new front-wheel drive option

Green Car Congress

JULY 29, 2014

The new front-wheel drive Vito is a very light vehicle, and is being marketed at a very attractive price. torque 230 N·m at 1500–2000 rpm. The new Vito comes with halogen headlights as standard, but it can also be ordered with the optional LED Intelligent Light System (ILS). l of diesel per 100 km (41.3

Mercedes

Mercedes MPG Diesel Standards

2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2014

TDI Clean Diesel EA288 engine ( earlier post ) with an EPA-rated highway fuel economy rating of 46 mpg with the manual transmission (45 mpg automatic). 2015 Jetta TDI. % Δ City mpg (l/100km). Highway mpg (l/100 km). Combined mpg (l/100km). Volkswagen’s refreshed 2015 Jetta is now in showrooms in the US.

2015

2015 Diesel Power Powered

EIA: US energy-related CO2 emissions down 2.4% in 2011 while GDP rose

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 14, 2012

It is estimated that the miles per gallon (mpg) of light duty vehicles improved by 1.0% (20.4 mpg) from 2010 to 2011. The introduction of new, efficient gas-fired capacity and a recent decline in the price of natural gas has helped boost natural gas’ share from 14% in 2000 to 24% in 2011. per gallon.

2011

2011 Emissions Energy CO2

Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

at 24 mpg city/32 highway/27 combined while running on 87 octane. The sleek look begins with Kia’s signature Tiger Nose front grille that presents an aggressive look, especially when turning-on the four beam LED projection headlights, and amber LED daytime running lights. The EPA rates the 2022 K5 GT 2.5L

Kia

Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean

ExxonMobil Outlook: 35% growth in energy demand by 2040; hybrids to account for ~50% of new vehicle sales

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2013

By 2040, hybrids are expected to account for about 35% of the global light-duty vehicle fleet, up from less than 1% in 2010. Vehicle penetration 2000 to 2040. As a result, the average efficiency of the world’s vehicle fleet is projected to reach about 46 mpg (about 5.1 liters per 100 km) compared to 24 mpg (9.8

Oil-Sands

Oil-Sands Energy Hybrid Sale

Delphi To Describe Advances in Diesel Injection and Control Systems at SIA Congress

Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2010

The upgrades include an increase in maximum operating pressure from 2000 bar up to 2400 bar with improved high-pressure atomization, enhancements to Delphi’s closed-loop control system, improved hydraulic efficiency, and reduced engine starting time to provide seamless stop-start. L/100km (71 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions of just 87g/km.

Congress

Congress Diesel Engine 2000

Jaguar adds two new smaller forced induction gasoline engines to 2013 XF and XJ lineup; 8-speed automatic and start-stop

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2012

A green ‘ECO’ symbol on the dashboard lights up when the engine is shut down by the system. It achieves this through a combination of technologies which results in peak power of 240 PS (237 hp, 177 kW) at 5500 rpm and 340 N·m (251 lb-ft) of torque available between 2000 and 4000 rpm. l/100km (25 mpg US) and 216 g/km of CO 2.

Gasoline

Gasoline Engine 2013 MPH

SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2014

mpg) and a 9.2% D-EGR brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) at 2000 rpm 2 bar BMEP dropped 14.3% The supercharger has a clutch that can be disabled under conditions when the turbocharger can take over, or during light load when no boosting is required. Overall, the engine offered a 13.1% improvement in city fuel economy (24.5

Gasoline

Gasoline Emissions Diesel Exhaust

Toyota Introduces Hybrid Version of the Auris 2010, Optimal Drive for Gasoline and Diesel Units

Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2010

L/100km (62 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 89 g/km. L/100 km (39 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 139 g/km. L/100 km (40 mpg US) and 136 g/km respectively. L/100 km (36 mpg US) and generates CO 2 emissions of 152 g/km. L/100 km (36 mpg US) and generates CO 2 emissions of 152 g/km. Thus equipped, the 1.33 liter unit.

2010

2010 Gasoline Toyota Diesel

Global Fuel Economy Initiative Releases Roadmap Report on Achieving 50% Fuel Economy Improvement in LDV Fleet by 2050

Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2009

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has estimated that fuel consumption and emissions of CO 2 from the world’s cars will roughly double between 2000 and 2050. litres per 100 km).

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel Global

DOT, EPA unveil joint proposal for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards: 49.6 mpg CAFE, 163 g/mile GHG in 2025; flexibilities and incentives

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) formally unveiled their joint proposal to set stronger fuel economy and greenhouse gas pollution standards for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light trucks. mpg US (5.87 L/100km) in model year 2021, and 49.6 L/100km) in model year 2025.

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG

Peugeots Diesel 3008 Hybrid4

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2010

litres/100 km (62 mpg US), with 99 g/km of CO 2. It uses the latest generation ECCS (Extreme Conventional Combustion System) combustion chamber design, a variable-geometry low-inertia turbocharger, a high-pressure injection pump allowing a maximum pressure of 2000 bar in the common rail and solenoid injectors with eight apertures.

Diesel

Diesel NiMH ECC Volt

Transonic demonstrates supercritical gasoline operation under low load, medium load, and high speed low load conditions; simulated vehicle fuel economy of 48.8 mpg

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2012

mpg US (4.8 mpg US/5.05 mpg US/6.0 And at light load, we have pumping losses due to throttling. Prior work at Transonic had shown high indicated thermal efficiency (up to 42%) with the use of EGR, and SC fuel temperature at 2000 rpm and 2 bar BMEP on a 1.6L Medium load was demonstrated at 2000 rpm 7.6

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Gasoline MPG Economy

Cummins progressing toward ATLAS Tier 2 Bin 2 fuel-efficient diesel for light-duty pickups

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2013

In a US Department of Energy (DOE)-sponsored project, engineers at Cummins are developing a Tier 2 Bin 2 emissions compliant diesel for application in a light duty pickup (ATLAS, Advanced Technology Light Automotive Systems, earlier post ). mpg US (10.5 mpg US (6.9 mpg US (9.5, Earlier post.) l/100km) city and 34.3

Light

Light Diesel Fuel Fuel Economy

Peugeot Shows Two HYbrid4 Concepts, New BB1 EV Concept at Frankfurt

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

It features a new generation ECCS (Extreme Conventional Combustion System) combustion chamber; a variable-geometry low-inertia turbocharger; and a high-pressure pump with a maximum pressure of 2000 bar combined with a common rail and solenoid injectors with 8 apertures. liters/100 km (62 mpg US) or 99 g/km of CO 2. 3008 HYbrid4.

Concept

Concept NiMH Nickel Metal Hydride MPH

UC Berkeley study concludes demand reduction policies on light-duty vehicles essential to meeting GHG reduction targets by 2050

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2011

Average per capita light-duty vehicle (LDV) transport CO 2. A team from the University of California, Berkeley concludes that reducing demand for light-duty vehicle (LDV) travel will likely be essential to meeting the international greenhouse gas emission and climate targets for the year 2050. Full explanation at Sager et al.

Light

Light Vehicles Climate Emissions

Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2013

The penetration of spark-ignited powertrains in light trucks is projected to drop to 55% in 2025 from 74% in 2016. TDI is raised to 2000 bar, helping increase the power output and reduce emissions. EPA estimated fuel economy (mpg) for US TDI models. Advanced diesel will increase to 23% in 2025 from 17% in 2016. Click to enlarge.

Diesel

Diesel Audi Sale Fuel Economy

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The EPA has rated the fuel economy at 21 mpg city/28 highway/24 combined. Cracking 30 mpg on the open road with a midsize AWD was a nice surprise, but it really shouldn’t be that big of deal as Clean Fleet Report feels all AWD cars, at a minimum, should get 30+ mpg on the highway. non-turbo, rated at 25/28/26 mpg.

Hyundai

Hyundai MPG Fuel Economy Clean

Opel introducing new top-end 2.0L BiTurbo diesel in Insignia; Euro 6.2, WLTP testing

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

l/100 km (27 mpg US), extra-urban 5.7 mpg US), combined 6.9 mpg US), with official specific combined CO 2 emissions of 183 g/km. mpg), extra-urban 4.3 mpg), combined 5.2 mpg), official specific combined CO 2 emissions 136 g/km). mpg US), with 209-196 g/km CO 2. l/100 km (41.2 l/100 km (34.1

Diesel

Diesel MPG Exhaust Engine

New Mercedes C-Class Estate offers new 1.6L diesel, diesel hybrid options; gasoline plug-in hybrid model coming

Green Car Congress

JULY 15, 2014

mpg US) NEDC. liters of diesel per 100 km (62 mpg US) in NEDC combined mode (equivalent to 99 grams of CO 2 ). 300 @ 2000. Instead it provides a higher coasting speed and/or longer coasting distance—an advantage on longer downhill stretches and in approaching traffic lights and junctions with foresight. Stroke (mm).

Diesel

Diesel Gasoline Plug-in Mercedes

New V-Engine Generation from Mercedes-Benz Feature 3rd Generation Gasoline Direct Injection and New Operating Modes for More Power and Torque and Lower Fuel Consumption

Green Car Congress

MAY 7, 2010

Historical improvement in V8 (left) and V6 (right) performance (PS) (light blue line) and fuel consumption (Liters/PS) (gray line) for Mercedes-Benz engines. liters per 100 kilometers (19 mpg US), this figure drops to 9.5 liters (25 mpg US) with the new engine—a reduction of 22%. Click to enlarge. Multi-spark ignition.

Mercedes

Mercedes Engine Gasoline Fuel

New Engines for the New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé: More Power, Less CO2

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

L/100km (46 mpg US) (provisional NEDC combined figure), equivalent to 135 g CO 2 /km. 310 Nm @2000-4300 rpm. L/100km (35 mpg US), equivalent to 179 gCO 2 /km. mpg US) (NEDC combined figure), which is 14% lower than the figure for the previous model, whose V6 engine featured port injection. Displacement. Rated output.

Mercedes

Mercedes Engine CO2 Power

GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

It offers 18 models that deliver 30 mpg or more. Photo: General Motors See Also: Feds Say the Volt Wont Save GM Well See a Chevrolet Volt in June Design Under Constraint: How to Build a Streamlined, Mass-Produced Electric Car Stumble ShareThis Claiming that GM has 18 models that get 30 mpg or more is a bit of a false dichotomy.

Volt

Volt GM Chevrolet EV1

EV Driven

Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

Making driving less energy-intensive than flying

Global auto production may hit 80+ million units this year; hybrids below 2% of total output

Bright Automotive To Convert VW Transporters to Plug-ins

Mercedes-Benz introduces new Vito mid-size van; up to 41.3 mpg US, new front-wheel drive option

2015 VW Jetta TDI: a more refined, powerful and efficient diesel within a nicely redesigned model line

EIA: US energy-related CO2 emissions down 2.4% in 2011 while GDP rose

Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

ExxonMobil Outlook: 35% growth in energy demand by 2040; hybrids to account for ~50% of new vehicle sales

Delphi To Describe Advances in Diesel Injection and Control Systems at SIA Congress

Jaguar adds two new smaller forced induction gasoline engines to 2013 XF and XJ lineup; 8-speed automatic and start-stop

SwRI D-EGR gasoline demo vehicle delivers diesel efficiency at lower cost; potential for LEV III/Tier 3 emissions

Toyota Introduces Hybrid Version of the Auris 2010, Optimal Drive for Gasoline and Diesel Units

Global Fuel Economy Initiative Releases Roadmap Report on Achieving 50% Fuel Economy Improvement in LDV Fleet by 2050

DOT, EPA unveil joint proposal for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards: 49.6 mpg CAFE, 163 g/mile GHG in 2025; flexibilities and incentives

Peugeots Diesel 3008 Hybrid4

Transonic demonstrates supercritical gasoline operation under low load, medium load, and high speed low load conditions; simulated vehicle fuel economy of 48.8 mpg

Cummins progressing toward ATLAS Tier 2 Bin 2 fuel-efficient diesel for light-duty pickups

Peugeot Shows Two HYbrid4 Concepts, New BB1 EV Concept at Frankfurt

UC Berkeley study concludes demand reduction policies on light-duty vehicles essential to meeting GHG reduction targets by 2050

Audi banking on Gen 2 3.0L TDI diesel for US sales; calls for a “fair shot” for diesel

Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

Opel introducing new top-end 2.0L BiTurbo diesel in Insignia; Euro 6.2, WLTP testing

New Mercedes C-Class Estate offers new 1.6L diesel, diesel hybrid options; gasoline plug-in hybrid model coming

New V-Engine Generation from Mercedes-Benz Feature 3rd Generation Gasoline Direct Injection and New Operating Modes for More Power and Torque and Lower Fuel Consumption

New Engines for the New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupé: More Power, Less CO2

GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

Stay Connected