Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2014

In terms of carbon monoxide (CO) emissions during the operation of the vehicle, a significant improvement was achieved over the 2007 predecessor. Selected result parameters for the C 180 compared with its predecessor from 2013 [unit / car]. mpg) at the time of the market launch in 2007 or from between 6.4 Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes CO2 2007 MPG 252

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2009

The California Air Resources Board adopted amendments to help business owners comply with its 2007 regulation aimed at reducing toxic diesel emissions from the state’s estimated 180,000 off-road vehicles such as tractors and bulldozers used in construction, mining and other industries. Earlier post.).

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Diesel Emissions 2007 Fleet 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2009

Ford invested $55 million to retool and reopen the plant, which had been idled in 2007. The “downsize and boost” strategy provides consumers better fuel economy without sacrificing the power for driving performance. Ford Motor Company began production of its EcoBoost engines ( earlier post ) at Cleveland Engine Plant No.

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Ford Engine Cleveland Production 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2010

2012; 2013 3014 2015 2016. EPA is allowing Flex-Fuel Vehicle (FFV) credits in line with limits established under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 during model years 2012 to 2015. Generally, the larger the vehicle footprint, the higher the corresponding vehicle CO 2 emissions target, in the case of the GHG regulations.

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EPA Standards Light PHEV 236

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Batteries not ready. No announced plans.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45