Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2009

Knittel, 2009. Based on detailed model-level data for US light-duty vehicles from 1980 to 2006, a recent analysis by a UC Davis researcher found that if weight, horsepower and torque had been held at their 1980 levels, fuel economy for both passenger cars and light trucks could have increased by nearly 50% from 1980 to 2006.

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Fuel Economy Downsizing Obama Economy 210

Green Cars News

APRIL 22, 2009

Alistair Darling’s 2009 Budget, which announced the introduction of a £2,000 scrappage incentive scheme in the UK, has been met with mixed reviews from industry experts. Meanwhile, The Environment Transport Association’s director Andrew Davis went as far as to describe the Budget as “hogwash&#.

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Scrappage Industrial Industry 2009 36

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2009

A series of presentations at the SAE 2009 Hybrid Vehicle Technology Symposium held in San Diego (11-12 February) sketched a mixed outlook for mainstream consumer—i.e., Source: Ken Kurani. Click to enlarge. or below; advanced accessories; and a mild hybrid drivetrain.

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PHEV Fuel Economy San Diego Climate Change 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2009

Ford’s turbocharged, gasoline direct injection EcoBoost engines are targeted to play a significant near-term role in Ford’s efforts to reduce fuel consumption by enabling downsizing. V6 EcoBoost Combustion System (SAE 2009-01-1494). V6 EcoBoost Engine (SAE 2009-01-1492). V6 EcoBoost Engine (SAE 2009-01-1492).

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Ford 2009 Engine Davis 199

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Slide and summary table last modified February 2, 2009. Partnering with Alcoa, Duke Energy, Google.org, Johnson Controls Indiana startup plans to unveil vehicle May 2009 at EVS-24 in Norway; mass production in 2012. 1,000 pre-orders for small production runs in 2009 and 2010starting 4th quarter 2009. Batteries not ready.

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45