2001, Engine, Fuel Economy and Light

EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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MARCH 15, 2013

Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy, MY 1975-2011. The report finds that CO 2 emissions rates and fuel economy values reflect a very favorable multi-year trend beginning in MY 2005. The fleet-wide average real world MY 2011 personal vehicle CO 2 emissions value is 398 g/mi and average fuel economy is 22.4

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy

CRC study finds some adverse results from use of mid-level ethanol blends in MY 2001-2009 engines; DOE and ethanol industry say study significantly flawed

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MAY 17, 2012

In response, the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the Renewable Fuels Association charged that the study was fundamentally flawed. The study claims mechanical damage and suggests degraded engine performance, emissions and durability on conventional vehicles from the use of E15 or E20 fuel. Earlier post.)

2001

2001 2009 Engine Industrial

ICCT update finds real-world vehicle fuel economy gap continues to widen in Europe to 40%

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

The gap between official fuel-economy figures and the real world for new cars in the EU has reached 40 per cent, according to the latest update by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) to its on-going research into in-use vehicle fuel efficiency and CO 2 emissions. Earlier post.).

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Economy Europe Fuel

U-M study finds current CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2011

The current vehicle footprint-based Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards create a financial incentive for automakers to increase vehicle size, except under certain limited conditions of consumer preference for vehicle size, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers Kate Whitefoot and Steven Skerlos.

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Standards Fuel Economy Vehicles Economy

Envera LLC Nearing Completion of New Actuator Mechanism Project for Variable Compression Ratio Engine

Green Car Congress

MAY 22, 2009

Envera LLC is nearing completion of a project to develop a new hydraulic actuator mechanism for its variable compression ratio (VCR) engine. A number of studies have concluded that fuel economy could be improved by about 30% with a combination of VCR, boosting and engine down-sizing. Envera is currently developing a 1.85-liter

Engine

Engine 2002 Fuel Economy Oil

Event: 2023 Acura Integra Introduced

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

The last time we saw the Acura Integra was in 2001 as a coupe. liter four-cylinder engine mated to either a six-speed manual with a limited-slip differential or an automatic. Up close, the grille has an intricate design and is framed by the LED head and daytime running lights. The Enthusiast Performance Sedan Reborn.

Acura

Acura Los Angeles Honda 2001

Toyota & Daimler Merging Hino & Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Brands

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MAY 30, 2023

since 2001 and enjoyed a working partnership with Japan’s largest automaker since the 1960s. Hino fell into trouble in March 2022 with the revelation it had been falsifying emissions and fuel economy data dating as far as 2003. Meanwhile, Hino Motors has been wholly owned by Toyota Motor Corp.

Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Toyota 2001 2003

First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

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MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine. Earlier post.)

Volvo

Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine

ICCT study finds that transitioning to low-GWP MAC refrigerants in China could avoid up to US$150B in costs

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Among the findings of the report, “HFC-134a phase-out in the Chinese light-duty motor vehicle sector”, was that, considering the social cost of CO 2 e, up to 1 trillion RMB in costs (US$150 billion) required to address climate change could be avoided through 2050 by transitioning to low-GWP alternative MACs. Background.

China

China Ozone Chinese United States

New 450hp Small Block V8 for 2014 Corvette features direct injection, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve timing

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

It will also deliver the most fuel-efficient Corvette ever, exceeding an EPA-estimated 26 mpg US (9.0 The Holy Grail for developing a performance car is delivering greater performance and more power with greater fuel economy and that’s what we’ve achieved. —Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer. 2014 LT1 6.2L

2014

2014 Oil Exhaust Engine

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy

National Academies release third review of the 21st Century Truck Partnership

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

researching, validating, and deploying technologies and methods that save fuel through more efficient operations of trucks and transportation systems. researching, validating, and deploying technologies and methods that save fuel through more efficient operations of trucks and transportation systems. gallons/1,000 ton-miles.

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MPG Miles 2009 Fuel

Ford, Jose Cuervo team up to make car parts with bioplastic reinforced with blue agave fibers

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JULY 20, 2016

So far, the agave material has gone through all of the necessary screening tests (chemical, physical, and odor) to help Ford engineers determine the appropriate applications for the material. Rowell (2001) “Utilization of by-products from the tequila industry. There are about 400 pounds of plastic on a typical car. Resources.

Ford

Ford Parts F-150 Escape

Environment Canada study finds vehicle exhaust a significant source of isocyanic acid; suggests consideration of new emission standard

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JULY 12, 2013

While urea-type SCR system have been commercialized, they are so far only sparingly used on heavy-duty diesel (HDD) vehicles and light-duty trucks, however stricter NO x emissions requirements will likely increase their use. They calculated the emission ratios (mg of compound/kg of fuel consumed) for several species, including HNCO.

Exhaust

Exhaust Canada Environment Emissions

GM Quantifies CO2 and Fuel Consumption Reductions Via E-REVs And PHEVs, As Compared To Conventional Hybrids

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MAY 16, 2009

Charge-sustaining fuel economy for all vehicles is assumed to be 36 miles per US gallon. four-cylinder gasoline engine and a 1.8kWh, 30kW battery pack provide motive power through GM’s two- mode FWD hybrid system ( earlier post ). The vehicles are defined as follows: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) : A 2.4L Study Methodology.

PHEV

PHEV CO2 Hybrid Fuel

13 environmental groups urge USPS to select plug-ins for next-generation delivery vehicles

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

The USPS operates a fleet of more than 200,000 vehicles in all areas of the United States and its territories; approximately 163,000 of these are right-hand drive, light-duty carrier route vehicles (CRVs) purchased between 1987 and 2001. The payload capacity is approximately 1,400 pounds. Electric Auto Association. Environment America.

Plug-in

Plug-in Plug Vehicles Fleet

EV Driven

EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

CRC study finds some adverse results from use of mid-level ethanol blends in MY 2001-2009 engines; DOE and ethanol industry say study significantly flawed

ICCT update finds real-world vehicle fuel economy gap continues to widen in Europe to 40%

U-M study finds current CAFE standards create profit incentive for larger vehicles

Envera LLC Nearing Completion of New Actuator Mechanism Project for Variable Compression Ratio Engine

Event: 2023 Acura Integra Introduced

Toyota & Daimler Merging Hino & Mitsubishi Fuso Truck Brands

First drive: Volvo XC90 T8 Drive-E Twin Engine PHEV sets a high bar for full-size luxury SUV plug-ins in US

ICCT study finds that transitioning to low-GWP MAC refrigerants in China could avoid up to US$150B in costs

New 450hp Small Block V8 for 2014 Corvette features direct injection, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve timing

Perspective: A View Into the New GM

National Academies release third review of the 21st Century Truck Partnership

Ford, Jose Cuervo team up to make car parts with bioplastic reinforced with blue agave fibers

Environment Canada study finds vehicle exhaust a significant source of isocyanic acid; suggests consideration of new emission standard

GM Quantifies CO2 and Fuel Consumption Reductions Via E-REVs And PHEVs, As Compared To Conventional Hybrids

13 environmental groups urge USPS to select plug-ins for next-generation delivery vehicles

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