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NOVEMBER 22, 2014

l/100 km, respectively)—the highest EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of any gasoline-powered full-size pickup sold in America. Ford has 2 million EcoBoost engines on the road in cars, utilities and trucks to date. The new 2015 Ford F-150 ( earlier post ) 4x2 with Ford’s 2.7-liter liter EcoBoost engine.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 12, 2009

UK average new car CO 2 emissions. Average CO 2 emissions from new cars sold in the UK in 2008 fell to 158.0 g/km in 2008—4.2% g/km base level in 1997, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) annual New Car CO 2 Report. mpg US for gasoline and 39.9 Source: SMMT.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The European car market remained stable during 2018, as 15.6 Globally, Europe was the world’s third-largest car market behind China and the US. The majority of vehicles registered in 2018 were powered by gasoline engines, with the fuel type making up 57% of all registrations. of total registrations in 2008. market share.

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JULY 9, 2015

While alternative powertrains still represent a small percentage of market share compared to gasoline engines, the report noted, clean diesels saw a 10% increase in 2014 sales over 2013 sales, while hybrids saw a 10% decrease, pure electrics saw a 20% increase and compressed natural gas saw a 33% decrease. Belzowski 2015. Click to enlarge.

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DECEMBER 1, 2013

Now, researchers at Imperial College London have shown that bioethanol production from bamboo in China is both technically and economically feasible, as well as cost-competitive with gasoline. In 2009, the number of private cars owned in China exceeded the United States, resulting in it being the world’s largest auto market.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2011

At the Shanghai Auto Show, BYD unveiled a turbo-charged, fuel stratified, direct-injection all-aluminum-alloy gasoline engine designed and manufactured entirely in China. liter gasoline engine. In the “sports mode”, the DCT electronic programming controls shifting, allowing drivers to enjoy a sports-car-like driving experience.

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Creative Greenius

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Wednesday, June 25, 2008. Right now, here in 2008 the cat is on the roof for global warming. PLUG IN – make your next car a plug in electric car and plug it into the new solar panels you need to get. So don’t buy another car until you can go electric. ” “What!? I understand. How’s mom doing?”

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Peugeot is introducing new Euro 6-compliant versions of its three-cylinder PureTech gasoline and four-cylinder BlueHDI diesel engines. Earlier in 2014, the 110 hp (82 kW) and 130 hp (97 kW) turbo engines were added to the PureTech family of next-generation three-cylinder gasoline engines. Peugeot 2008, with consumption of 3.7

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 12, 2022

The price of a gallon of gasoline is surging, putting a strain on drivers’ pocketbooks. Adjusted for inflation, gas prices were similarly high in 2006, 2008, and for a while after 2011. While prices at the pump seem extreme, we’ve been here before.

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AUGUST 9, 2012

In California’s Los Angeles Basin, levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) pollutants have decreased by about 98% since the 1960s, even as area residents now burn approximately three times as much gasoline and diesel fuel. The reason is simple: cars are getting cleaner. The difference was amazing. Resources.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 16, 2018

The average weight for new vehicles produced in MY 2016 was 4,035 pounds (1,830 kg), which was unchanged from MY 2015 although the weight of an average new car fell by 23 pounds (10.4 increase in truck share offset the weight reductions in cars and trucks, so that overall new vehicle weight was relatively unchanged. ft 2 (-0.4%).

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AUGUST 1, 2018

The European car market recorded its best H1 performance of the century, with 8.6 million car registrations between January and June—a year-on-year increase of 2.7%. The growth is also a result of car makers continuing to launch new models, giving consumers more choice than ever before.

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JANUARY 22, 2013

Following the introduction of the Bosch electric axle-split hybrid in PSA Peugeot Citroën diesel vehicles ( earlier post ), the two companies are now planning to develop a hydraulic hybrid powertrain for passenger cars. This energy can then be used to drive the car. Certified fuel consumption stands at 2.9 l/100km (81.1

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FEBRUARY 17, 2014

liter PureTech e-THP three-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engines and new BlueHDi diesel emissions technology, to appear on several versions of PEUGEOT 308, 308 SW and 508—at the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show. The A-segment accounts for about 10% of the European new car market. The Peugeot 108.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2020

The gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine is one of the most prominent technologies car manufacturers adopted to achieve the fuel economy and carbon dioxide emission goals established in 2012 by the US Environmental Protection Agency. in model year 2008 to 51% in model year 2018. The EPA projects 93% of vehicles in the U.S.

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Climate Carbon Engine Fuel Economy 348

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OCTOBER 14, 2014

As of this month, Toyota sells 27 different hybrid passenger car models and one plug-in hybrid model in more than 90 countries and regions. 2 Production ceased in 2008 and production of a new model started in 2011. *3 4 Crown Royal production ceased in 2003, Crown Sedan production ceased in 2008. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Reports

JULY 30, 2013

Since November 2006, our family has always owned at least one plug-in car and one powered by gasoline. For almost two years, our fleet has been a Nissan Leaf electric hatchback, and a used 2008 Toyota Prius.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Hybrid Air combines the PureTech gasoline engine; a compressed air energy storage unit located beneath the trunk; a hydraulic pump/motor unit in the engine bay; and and an automatic transmission with an epicyclic gear train. In Air (ZEV) mode, the car runs on compressed air alone. In Gasoline mode, the car is powered only by the 1.2-liter

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MAY 3, 2010

According to EurotaxGlass’s, the recent sustained surge in UK gasoline prices is not having a detrimental effect on the market for used luxury cars, large prestige SUVs and supercars—the segments with some of the least fuel efficient vehicles. per gallon) for unleaded gasoline in July 2008, and the price is now exceeding this figure.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2011

Key developments in the transportation sector that they note include: Positive for gasoline demand: Strong Chinese car growth in 2010, particularly in the first half of the year, with vehicle sales up 30% year-on-year (YoY) through the first eleven months of 2010. passenger cars will outgrow larger vehicles due to favorable policies.

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AUGUST 4, 2011

However, while Mazda plans to offer hybrid vehicles in the medium-term, its engineers are pushing hard to increase the efficiencies of both the gasoline and diesel platforms, moving toward what they call “the ideal Internal Combustion Engine.” liter MZR gasoline engine. Energy balance in an internal combustion engine.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

BBAC), the Chinese passenger cars joint venture of Daimler AG and its Chinese partner Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC) laid the cornerstone for a new section of BBAC’s Beijing plant. Vehicles of Mercedes-Benz’ new generation of compact cars are slated to roll off the production line as of 2014. Beijing Benz Automotive Co.,

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2014

The Peugeot 308, recently awarded European Car of the Year 2014, completes its range with the arrival of the new PureTech e-THP 1.2-liter liter turbo gasoline engine ( earlier post ), producing 130 bhp (97 kW). liter e-THP 130 turbo gasoline engine with a manual six-speed gearbox was driven for more than 32 hours to consume the 51.4-liter

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 26, 2022

Museum Exhibit Review: 107 Years of Electric Cars. With the recent technological advancements and increased adoption of electric cars, SUVs and trucks, it is lost on most people that electricity was an early popular propulsion system for cars. The next two decades were the heyday of electrically powered cars, vans and trucks.

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

The more compact fuel cell and integrated powertrain, comparable in size to a V-6 engine, now fits entirely under the hood of the car, allowing for a more spacious cabin with seating for five passengers. Honda’s second-generation fuel cell vehicle, the FCX Clarity, launched in July 2008.

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Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 23, 2007

The National Center for Policy Analysis reports : CAR M.P.G. The cars aren't actually getting worse mileage, but the government's new tests going into effect next year more accurately reflect real-world driving. The new ratings go into effect beginning with 2008 models, a few of which will soon be on sale. RATINGS GOING DOWN.

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AUGUST 2, 2012

The Shell-branded station offers both Shell Nitrogen Enriched Gasolines and hydrogen and will be open 24 hours a day. Shell opened the first integrated gasoline/hydrogen station in California in 2008 (in West LA) and, most recently, its first pipeline-fed hydrogen fueling station in Torrance in 2011.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2015

The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) was named the World Green Car at the World Car Awards in New York. The BMW i8 was also one of the finalists in the category World Luxury Car at the World Car Awards. Its battery-electric sibling, the BMW i3, took the same award in 2014. Combined cycle fuel consumption is.

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AUGUST 25, 2017

In the UK, Hyundai Motor has launched a gasoline and diesel scrappage and trade-in scheme that offers up to £5,000 (US$6,416) off the price of a new model and seeks to improve air quality across the UK by making it easier and more affordable to drive a new, lower emission car. i10 will also benefit from £1,500 saving.

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JULY 24, 2010

China’s Global Times newspaper reports that the China government is considering requiring new passenger car vehicles (PCVs) to be equipped with belt-starter-generator (BSG) systems for fuel efficiency, according to General Manager of Chery New Energy Company, Yuan Tao. Such microhybrid systems could save about 5% on fuel.

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MARCH 26, 2018

European car registrations increased by 4.2% The results mark the highest February volume since 2008, when 1.19 million cars were registered, as well as constituting the highest YTD volume since 2008, with 2.44 The results mark the highest February volume since 2008, when 1.19 decline in volume. decline in volume.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012

A new Ford Motor Company-sponsored poll of 6,000 people across Europe found that most Europeans remain committed to car ownership, but have growing concerns about traffic congestion, the cost of driving and the environment. Other key findings of the survey: 74% identify car ownership with independence. Future mobility solutions.

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JANUARY 24, 2013

Beijing implemented China IV (Euro IV) standards for light-duty vehicles in 2008; the implementation of the more stringent standards for motor vehicles has been planned for some time. The standard will be applied to new cars on the auto market and motor vehicles that have yet to receive license plates, according to the report.

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Standards China Emissions 2008 218

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MAY 24, 2009

An executive at Sinopec’s institute for economic and technology research predicted that China’s oil demand will increase by up to one third by 2015 as car ownership grows fast from its current low base. By way of comparison, in 2008, the US consumed approximately 967 million tonnes (7.1

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APRIL 4, 2012

million units, according to Autodata—the highest monthly total since 2008. While light-vehicle sales have been strong in the first quarter of 2012, rising gasoline prices—which averaged $3.92 While light-vehicle sales have been strong in the first quarter of 2012, rising gasoline prices—which averaged $3.92

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Green Car Reports

APRIL 6, 2018

sales history of the Smart two-seat minicar started with a bang in 2008, when gasoline prices soared, and has waned since then. A complete redesign of the little ForTwo in the 2016 model year, with the Cabrio soft-top following for 2017, didn't do much for sales.

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