Green Car Congress

MAY 24, 2017

According to Growth Energy’s ongoing analysis of fuel sales and consumption data reported by major gasoline retailers, drivers across the United States have logged more than 1 billion miles on E15. The EPA approves E15 for use in any vehicle manufactured since 2001, which equates to 9 out of 10 cars on the road today.

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Miles 2001 EPA Congress 186

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

Honda has demonstrated that a dedicated commitment to the environment and advanced engineering at every level of the company can deliver the cleanest cars well ahead of schedule. In 1995, the 1996 Civic was the first certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) gasoline vehicle. l/100km) highway in standard (gasoline only) mode.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Based on driving conditions, the hybrid system can automatically link and unlink the motor and gasoline engine, switching among three different drive modes. By switching automatically among EV Drive, Hybrid Drive and Engine Drive based on driving conditions, this system delivers fuel economy of 36.4 Click to enlarge.

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Japan Honda Hybrid Fuel Economy 210

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MARCH 9, 2012

The new PHEV Outlander will be a permanent 4WD electric vehicle, supplemented by a gasoline engine when needed. Depending on power consumption and remaining battery charge, the system will start the gasoline engine automatically as a generator (Series Mode). 1 compression ratio.

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Mitsubishi Plug-in Plug Hybrid 290

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2017

Shorter term actions on the mobility front will include: Converging taxation rates for gasoline and diesel during the next five years. Exploring a replacement bonus for vehicles that are not eligible for the Crit’air sticker (pre-1997 gasoline and pre-2001 diesel).

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France Climate Sale 2001 186

Green Car Congress

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.)

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Pressure on the RFS2 has increased as statutory mandated volumes of biofuel exceed the “blendwall” of 10% ethanol in gasoline. The ICCT team only examined technical barriers to the consumption of blends of ethanol above 10%: the effect of higher ethanol blends on passenger vehicles and smaller engines and the impact on infrastructure.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2011

In 2001, Volkswagen developed a modern concept version it called the Microbus concept. The concept can also incorporate Volkswagen’s gasoline and diesel direct injection engines as alternative drives. Volkswagen is unveiling an electric microbus concept at the Geneva Motor show. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 11.5

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2010

ASTM is developing a revision to D4806-10, the standard specification for denatured fuel ethanol for blending with gasolines for automotive engines, in anticipation of E15 blends. The new work item (WK29816) may respond to additional changes if required by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) actions.

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EPA Standards 2001 Gasoline 231

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Blender pumps, or multiple-grade dispensers, are fuel dispensers that dispense multiple gasoline-ethanol blended fuels (e.g. Use in Other Vehicles, Engines and Equipment May Violate Federal Law.” Passenger vehicles in this context do not include non-road vehicles, engines, and equipment (e.g. E10 or lower).

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EPA Motorcycles Gasoline 2001 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2011

EPA’s 21 Jan decision raised the amount of ethanol permitted in gasoline used by cars and light trucks for model years 2001-2006 from 10 percent (E10) to 15 percent (E15). NPRA and the other organizations will file written arguments in coming weeks.

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District of Columbia 2001 2006 Legal 186

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APRIL 3, 2019

Every model in the new Escape lineup, whether powered by one of two EcoBoost engines or the new hybrid powertrains, targets an EPA-estimated range of at least 400 miles per tank. Gasoline engine-powered models as well as the standard hybrid are available with all-wheel drive. Vehicles are due to reach showrooms this fall.

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Escape 2020 Ford Hybrid 311

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MAY 24, 2010

Transonic’s TSCi fuel injection system has demonstrated significant gains in fuel economy and lower emissions while running gasoline effectively within modern diesel architecture engines, with the long-term promise of running zero-net bio renewable fuels. from 1998 to 2001. Before returning to GM, Lutz was CEO of Exide Corp.

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Fuel Economy 2001 Chrysler General Motors 199

Cars That Think

MARCH 11, 2023

In 2001, a team of engineers at a then-obscure R&D company called AC Propulsion quietly began a groundbreaking experiment. It occurred in the wake of the California electricity crisis of 2000 and 2001, when mismanaged deregulation, market manipulation, and environmental catastrophe combined to unhinge the power grid.

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Grid Power Powered Vehicles 138

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APRIL 9, 2013

IIP- 0945595 ) demonstrated a compact, linear-motion actuator capable of driving a typical engine valve. The Phase II project also saw the integration of the magnetic valve actuator integrated into a complete engine subsystem. Valves of this type can be applied to a wide variety of internal combustion engines.

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Engine 2001 Design Emissions 236

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DECEMBER 9, 2011

Like the previous model, the Zafira Tourer features Opel’s monovalentPlus system and has a 14-liter gasoline reserve, giving it an extra 150 km (93 miles) of range. liter engine can run on biogas or a mixture of natural gas and biogas. Opel engineers increased the volume of the gas tanks to 25 kg from the previous 21 kg.

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Gas Miles Range Carbon Fiber 236

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APRIL 18, 2019

Arriving in Toyota dealerships in winter, the Highlander gasoline model will arrive in December 2019 and the Highlander Hybrid will make its way to customers in February 2020. Just as the first RAV4 launched the compact crossover SUV segment 22 years ago, the original Highlander redefined the midsize family SUV when it arrived in 2001.

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Highlander New York 2020 Toyota 287

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2012

Since a number of states restrict the sale of some gasoline-ethanol blends, state law changes may also be needed before. application to the Clean Air Act for the introduction into commerce of gasoline-ethanol blends containing more than 10 vol% and up to 15 vol% ethanol content (E15 Waiver Request). E15 may be sold in those states.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Those reviewers who whine about the Mitsubishi Mirage's lack of horsepower (I say it's a good-enough car with an excellent warranty for the money, or at least the last one I reviewed was ) should consider the engine in this car. liters of gasoline on the Canadian highway. Such is the nature of the mighty GM Empire.

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Suzuki California Chevrolet Kuwait 98

Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2011

Corning Shanghai Company Limited, which is wholly owned by Corning Incorporated, is an advanced emissions control substrate facility that first began shipping product in early 2001. Corning first expanded the facility in 2007 and last year announced a $125-million second expansion of the facility.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Currently, there is an overall 10 volume percent (vol%) ethanol blend limit (the “blend wall”) in gasoline. A decision on the use of E15 in model year 2001 to 2006 vehicles will be made after EPA receives the results of additional DOE testing, which is expected to be completed in November. Earlier post.).

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2007 Grant EPA Light 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 20, 2011

liter Duratec Ti-VCT gasoline engine can now be specified with a 6-speed Ford PowerShift automatic transmission with dual dry-clutch technology. Allows the clutches to disengage when the engine is at idle or during deceleration, thus reducing friction and improving fuel economy and NVH. Dual dry-clutch PowerShift. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2010

Dehydrating n-butanol can produce 1-Butene derivatives, which can then be relatively easily processed to hydrocarbon fuels: via alkylation to gasoline, or via oligomerization to jet fuel and diesel. TetraVitae technology combines a proprietary organism and advanced process engineering. Earlier post.). J Ind Microbiol Biotechnol.

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Renewable Production 2001 Illinois 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2011

Jaguar C-X75 will be developed in association with Williams F1 who will provide their engineering expertise in areas including aerodynamics, carbon composite manufacture and hybrid technologies. The road-going supercar will use a downsized, highly-boosted gasoline engine with one electric motor at each axle.

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Land Rover Hybrid Building Concept 210

Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2011

Odyne was formed in 2001 for the sole purpose of developing and producing electric and hybrid electric propulsion systems for Class 5, 6, 7 and 8 vehicles. Once stationary at the job site, work trucks are able to operate worksite equipment applications for up to several hours without using engine power, depending upon the application.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid Lithium Ion 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

A study by Ricardo for the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) concludes that the adoption of E15 as the blend limit for standard US pump grades of gasoline rather than the current E10 should not adversely affect vehicles manufactured between 1994 and 2000 in terms of their performance and durability based on normal specifications and usage profile.

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2000 Vehicles 2001 Fleet 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

While BMW is pushing toward the electrification of its vehicles in the long term, it still sees great potential for conventional engines. Building blocks for the new engine family include the TwinPower Turbo technology and VALVETRONIC. An essential feature of these engines however, is the VALVETRONIC throttle-free load control system.

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Gasoline BMW Engine Diesel 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2012

The new Corvette LT1 engine, the first of the Gen 5 family of Small Block engines, combines several advanced technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel Management and continuously variable valve timing to support a new advanced combustion system with an 11.5:1 —Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer.

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2014 Oil Exhaust Engine 362

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MAY 7, 2010

Conversion systems allow vehicles to run on alternative fuels; most conversions involve switching gasoline or diesel vehicles to operate instead on a gaseous fuel such as natural gas or propane; an alcohol fuel; or electricity. Vehicle/Engine Age. MY 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and < useful life mileage.

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Conversion EPA Fuel Clean Alternative 230

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

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JULY 12, 2013

For the tests, they used a turbo diesel (TDI) engine from a 2001 Volkswagen Jetta equipped with a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and operating on ultra-low sulfur diesel. In the reported study, Wentzell et al. They calculated the emission ratios (mg of compound/kg of fuel consumed) for several species, including HNCO.

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Exhaust Canada Environment Emissions 207

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

The 21CTP was formed in 2001 to reduce fuel usage and emissions in trucks of Classes 3 through 8. The new report highlights a number of important accomplishments which have occurred since the earlier NRC reviews: The engine systems Goal 1 of a 50% brake thermal efficiency (BTE) for an emissions compliant engine has been achieved.

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MPG Miles 2009 Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

the developer of the Skycar, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, announced that the company’s Rotapower rotary engine reached a milestone by producing 102 horsepower (76 kW) at 7,200 rpm from a single 530 cc displacement rotor while operating on alcohol. By comparison, the popular light plane Rotax 912 engine produces 0.76

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Engine 2001 Mariner California 231

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

Byran Nesbitt, Cadillac’s general manager, added that “ Dedicated resources, studio and engineering, allows us to nurture and build the brand identity. ”. 4 cylinder direct-injection Ecotec engine and 6-speed automatic transmission offers class leading fuel economy while maintaining sprightly acceleration. Build better products.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2012

Twenty-two months after the project announcement, Toyota and Tesla engineers revealed the RAV4 EV at Electric Vehicle Symposium 26 in May 2012. In developing the RAV4 EV, the engineering team shot for a range of about 170 miles on the LA-4 cycle—which simulates an urban cycle with frequent stops. We do very well in California.

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Toyota California Tesla EPA 281

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MAY 16, 2009

four-cylinder gasoline engine and a 1.8kWh, 30kW battery pack provide motive power through GM’s two- mode FWD hybrid system ( earlier post ). four-cylinder gasoline engine and a 2 to 16 kWh (2, 4, 8 and 16), 53kW battery pack provide motive power through GM’s two-mode FWD hybrid system. Study Methodology.

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PHEV CO2 Hybrid Fuel 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2013

A review of 43 studies of the effects of E15 (15% ethanol blends) on Model Year 2001 and newer cars by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) found that the studies reviewed showed no meaningful differences between E15 and E10 in any performance category. Fuel system and engine durability.

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2001 Minnesota Cars Emissions 300