Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

This marks the first time that data for CO 2 emissions are included in the annual report, Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends: 1975 through 2009. mpg US (11.2 mpg, or 9%, since 2004.

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Fuel Economy 2004 Economy EPA 268

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JANUARY 16, 2018

EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 261

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

Manufacturer-specific technology adoption over time for key technologies. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. mpg higher (+5.4%) than MY 2011. mpg, or 22%. Five-year change in light duty vehicle technology penetration share.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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MARCH 22, 2012

ALTe Powertrain Technologies (ALTe) has successfully installed its range-extended electirc powertrain system in a second line of vehicles: the Ford Econoline E350 platform. There are currently more than 125,000 E350 vans of the 2004-2010 model years registered to corporate, government and utility fleet owners in the US.

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Range Fuel Economy MPG Fleet 210

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MARCH 11, 2012

The report highlights that several advanced powertrain technologies are making significant inroads into the mainstream market. From MY 2004 to MY 2010, CO 2 emissions decreased by 67 g/mi (15%), and fuel economy increased by 3.3 mpg (3%) higher. mpg higher than in MY 2009. and from 2.6% to 4.9%, respectively).

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Fuel Economy 2011 Economy EPA 236

The Truth About Cars

MARCH 18, 2024

If we look at the fine print, GM actually introduced a sort-of-a-hybrid vehicle as a 2004 model , though the 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid/GMC Sierra Hybrid didn't have regenerative braking. In fact, fuel prices went insane right around the time that review was written. liter engine and automatic).

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VUE Saturn 2007 Green 105

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

mpg (10.45 mpg, or 16%, since 2004. The positive trend beginning in 2005 reverses a long period of increasing CO 2 emissions and decreasing fuel economy from 1987 through 2004. The positive trend beginning in 2005 reverses a long period of increasing CO 2 emissions and decreasing fuel economy from 1987 through 2004.

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Fuel Economy 2009 2010 EPA 210

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

The new model gets gasoline equivalent fuel efficiency of 31 kilometers per liter (73 mpg US), a 15% improvement over the previous version. More than 95% of the Tucson ix FCEV’s major components were made with Korean technology through close collaboration with about 120 domestic auto parts manufacturers. 73 mpg US, 3.23

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Tucson Hyundai 2015 Fuel 231

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MAY 29, 2013

US “My MPG” real-world vs. official (100%) CO 2 emissions by vehicle model year. That website also offers a section called “My MPG” where users can register and input real-world fuel consumption data for their own vehicles. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. This correction factor was updated in 2008. —“From Laboratory to Road”.

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Europe Fuel MPG United Kingdom 199

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JUNE 13, 2011

Proterra’s EcoRide BE-35 battery electric bus ( earlier post ) is averaging up to 24 mpg (diesel equivalent) in service, a more than 600% improvement over a typical diesel bus. Using technology developed by Proterra, the lightweight, composite-body bus recharges in about 10 minutes. —Jon Lauckner, president of GM Ventures.

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GM San Antonio Companies Lithium Titanate 225

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010

liter Duratec 24-valve V-6 engine with Twin Independent Variable Valve Timing (Ti-VCT) delivers a projected 30 mpg US (7.8 This Ohio plant is one of 11 Ford facilities in the US participating in the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Incentives Program initiated by Congress and implemented by the Obama administration.

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Cleveland Ford Engine Ohio 170

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MARCH 8, 2013

The new Infiniti QX60 Hybrid is projected to realize fuel economy of 26 mpg US (9.0 In his presentation on the FF system at the recent SAE 2013 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium, Owen Thunes from Nissan noted that torque from the package of the 2.5L Earlier post.). V-6 at the low to middle engine speed area.

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Infinity Hybrid 2014 Li-ion 218

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AUGUST 9, 2009

Sue Cischke, Ford group vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, pointed to the “ key role ” government policies such as fuel standards and greenhouse gas emission regulations, play in the development and support of Ford’s product and technology pathways. mpg in 2016. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Ford Fuel Economy Future Energy 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2010

Working with the US Department of Energy, X PRIZE will award $10 million in September 2010 to the teams that win a competition for clean, production-capable vehicles that exceed 100 MPG energy equivalent (MPGe). The Foundation is also developing a partnership for second-generation small-scale distributed biofuel production technologies.

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Water 2004 Climate Change Clean 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 30, 2009

In September 2004 the California Air Resources Board (ARB) passed regulations to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) from new passenger vehicles starting in 2009. EPA also found that the California program meets legal requirements regarding the protectiveness of public health and welfare as well as technological feasibility.

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EPA Grant California Rhode Island 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2009

The recently converted A-Class F-CELL “plus” with 700 bar technology will participate in the tour along with hydrogen-powered vehicles from other automakers. The new 700 bar technology extends the range in the current vehicle generation by about 70%. L/100km (97 mpg US).

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2009 California Canada Hydrogen 150

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MAY 17, 2015

Combining Volvo’s new design language, advanced safety and in-car connectivity technologies, and the new strategic Drive-E powertrains, the XC90 is the first product based on Volvo’s new strategic Scalable Product Architecture (SPA). L/100km (29 mpg US) on the European cycle, for 186 g CO 2 /km. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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Volvo Plug-in PHEV Engine 150

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MARCH 2, 2009

The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). The Gen III Prius offers an EPA-rated combined cycle fuel economy of 50 mpg (now revealed to comprise 50 mpg city and 49 mpg highway). Click to enlarge. Option Packages.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2009

On 20 April, the opening day of the SAE 2009 World Congress, the AVL Technology Leadership Theater presented a forum on “Green Mobility—The Long View”. Winner of the 2004 Dale Prize for Excellence in Urban Planning. Setting the stage for existing technology. CAFE mpg US (cars / trucks). by Bill Cooke. Earlier post.)].

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Green Cars News

JUNE 29, 2009

Dr Ben Lane, Managing Editor of WhatGreenCar said: “While this year’s judges were rightly impressed by the range of green car technologies employed by the 10 car short-list, they were unanimous in their acclaim for the new Prius. Counter-intuitively, the new Prius uses a new four-cylinder, 1.8-litre litre petrol engine in place of the 1.5-litre

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Prius Toyota Citroen i-MiEV 36

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

We now have three working converted prototypes (both described in Fact Sheet above, shown in photos and here ): The Calcars first proof-of-concept: (100+ mpg plus electricity, 10-mile electric range, now with temporary lead-acid battery pack, soon to be replaced by nickel metal-hydride batteries).

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Prius Plug-in Plug Hybrid 48

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AUGUST 4, 2011

This is the first Mazda model to surpass 10,000 registrations in a single month since March 2004, seven years and four months ago. km/L (JC08 test cycle)—71 mpg US and 59 mpg US, respectively. Mazda is introducing a facelifted Mazda3 with SKYACTIV technology this fall, followed by the all-new CX-5 next year.

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Mazda 2004 Downsizing MPG 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2011

In the fall of 2010, California accepted compliance with these federal GHG standards as meeting similar state standards as adopted in 2004, resulting in the first coordinated national program. mpg US (6.9 mpg US (6.6 DOT’s established fuel economy standards that strengthen each year reaching an estimated 34.1 Earlier post.)

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 170

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

How does this sound: 100+ MPG in a regular vehicle? For people looking for the most effective way to end our addiction to oil, PHEVs have made sense because carmakers can build them now, with todays technology and using todays infrastructure. At $3 for a gallon of gas, driving a non-hybrid car costs 8-20 cents/mile (depending on MPG).

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Plug-in Plugin Plug Hybrid 61

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

Romm, 2004 "Out of Gas, The End of the Age of Oil", by David Goodstein, 2004 "Hubbert's Peak: The Impending World Oil Shortage", by Kenneth S. Plug In America makes no representations as to the workmanship, creditworthiness, or any other attributes of the companies listed or of their products or services. htm Advocates of the Th!

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Plug-in America Plug EV1 30

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APRIL 15, 2014

Founded in 2004, Achates Power is designing and developing engines based on a two-stroke, opposed-piston, compression-ignition technology. Fuel economy (mpg). Fuel economy (mpg). Achates Power, Inc., Background. Results of the study for the LA-4 cycle and the highway fuel economy cycle were: LA-4 Cycle. NO x (g/mile).

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Diesel Fuel Economy Standards Engine 207

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015

On the systems and fuels side, Audi discussed battery technology; wireless charging; 48 V electrification ( earlier post ); Audi fuel cell technology; and Audi e-fuels ( earlier post ). US mpg) in the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), corresponding to 46 grams CO 2 per km (74.0 lb-ft) of system torque. litre V6 TDI engine.

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Audi PHEV Diesel Fuel 150

Revenge of the Electric Car

JANUARY 22, 2009

Next week, the California Air Resources Board is expected to adopt strict new regulations based on the theory that the innovative technology sold by 3Prong Power and other companies may be bad for the environment. But a powerful state agency is poised to put 3Prong Power out of business and deal a severe blow to a promising new industry.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Gasoline-Electric 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

CalCars PRIUS+/Ron Gremban, Fall 2004 Ron Gremban, CalCars team; initially with EnergyCS technology (not used in redesigned conversion) Marin County, CA info@calcars.org 2. John Clinton, 2004 Prius+ PbA conversion, EAA-PHEV , January 2008, (Alexandria, VA). Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technologies, Inc. Jim Tech Ltd.

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Prius Conversion Plug-in Plug 48

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Several dozen prototypes on 15-passenger van since 2004; now in second generation development; no production plans. Fisker $80,000 Karma series luxury 50-mile range series PHEV, S Sunset convertible version.Partnering with Quantum Technologies. Plug-in hybrids make little sense in a car with current battery technology," he said.

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