Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

2010 Tesla Roadster. Read more in the article: Tesla to Offer Auto Leases. ‘Starting Wednesday, the 2010 Roadster, which competes against exotic sport cars like the Porsche 911, will be available on a three-year, 30,000-mile lease based on the manufacturer’s price of $111,005, Tesla said. . gasoline,&# he said.

Auto 162

Auto Tesla Gasoline-Electric Porsche 162

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Theta II GDI, its first Gasoline Direct Injection engine before an audience of engineers attending the Ninth Annual Hyundai-Kia International Powertrain Conference in Korea. Theta II GDI engine will make its debut in the first half of 2010 starting with the recently launched Sonata. Theta II GDI. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

Hyundai 210

Hyundai Gasoline Engine Production 210

Green Car Congress

MARCH 7, 2013

The auto industry should play a central role in the energy discussion, Akerson noted, because light-duty vehicles account for about 60% of total transportation energy usage in the United States. More efficient gasoline engines. Akerson also pointed to GM’s 28% reduction in manufacturing energy intensity per vehicle from 2005 to 2010.

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy Economy GM Gasoline 210

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Plug-in electric vehicles, including plug-in hybrids and battery electric vehicles, have the potential to make up 9% of US auto sales in 2020 and 22% in 2030 (1.6 However, achieving such growth level will be dependent on two key factors: aggressive reductions in battery costs and rising gasoline prices.

Financing 283

Financing Plug-in 2020 Plug 283

Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2010

unveiled the second generation Touareg and showcased the brand’s first hybrid at the 2010 New York International Auto Show. With the hybrid model, a supercharged, direct injection V6 gasoline engine is paired with an electric motor and an eight-speed automatic transmission, reducing fuel consumption and CO 2 emissions by about 40%.

New York 150

New York Nickel Metal Hydride International Auto 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 7, 2014

The next generation Chevrolet Volt will debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January, Global Chevrolet Chief Marketing Officer Tim Mahoney said today. Volt sales were up 13% in July to 2,020 units; more than 65,000 have been sold since it was introduced in 2010.

Volt 218

Volt 2015 Chevrolet 2014 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2009

The 2010 Ford Transit Connect. Ford is introducing the North American version of the 2010 Transit Connect light commercial vehicle at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show this week. Ford is collaborating with Smith Electric Vehicles to bring the electric Transit Connect to market in North America in 2010. Click to enlarge.

Transit Connect 170

Transit Connect 2010 Connect Connected 170

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2019

For Geely, the planned new entity means technologically-advanced and efficient combustion engines and hybrid powertrains would be available to Geely Auto, Proton, Lotus, LEVC and LYNK & CO. Volvo Cars Drive-E 4 cylinder gasoline engine - T4/T3/T2.

Volvo 207

Volvo Engine Cars Fully Electric 207

Baua Electric

MAY 10, 2024

It first offered EV charging in 2010 and started a serious push in 2017. BP sees EV charging as a business line bound for profitability, with one executive saying in 2022 that chargers were already almost as profitable as gasoline pumps. That will include large-scale sites with 12 or more chargers that BP calls Gigahubs.

Charlotte 52

Charlotte Charging Tesla North America 52

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2009

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin, led by Dr. Rolf Reitz, are investigating a blended dual-fuel (gasoline and diesel) concept to extend the operating range of partially premixed charge compression ignition combustion by using the varying fuel reactivity of the charge blend, which is determined in real time. Source: Rolf Reitz.

Wisconsin 225

Wisconsin Gasoline Diesel Universal 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Tax credits and gasoline prices necessary for various electric vehicles to be cost-competitive with conventional vehicles at 2011 vehicle prices. Those people who purchase electric vehicles because of the tax credit use less gasoline and produce fewer emissions of greenhouse gases than would otherwise be the case. Source: CBO.

Tax Credit 252

Tax Credit Gasoline Tax Gasoline-Electric 252

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2011

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) will show the GRMN (GAZOO Racing tuned by MN) Sports Hybrid Concept II, a convertible mid-ship gasoline-electric hybrid concept, at the 39 th Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race to be held near Nürburg, Germany, from 23–26 June. GRMN Sports Hybrid Concept II. Click to enlarge. (MN

Concept 170

Concept Toyota Hybrid Gasoline-Electric 170

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is current considering a request to allow more than the current limit of 10% ethanol in gasoline to increase overall ethanol consumption in the US fuel pool. The auto industry in principle is not opposed to the introduction of such mid-level blends (i.e., Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

Auto Industry 170

Auto Industry Industrial Industry Auto 170

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2018

Territory customers can choose between a fuel-efficient gasoline engine option; 48V mild hybrid with Miller-Cycle technology; and a plug-in hybrid powertrain when it goes on sale in early 2019. million in 2010, according to IHS Markit’s latest China Provincial Forecast1. million in 2010. million in 2020, up from 10.8

Plug-in 186

Plug-in China Ford SUV 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 9, 2019

display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt="Eea1" title="Eea1" src="[link] />. Since 2010, when monitoring started under current EU legislation, official emissions from new cars have decreased by 15.5% (almost 22 g CO 2 /km). g CO 2 /km less than the average gasoline car. g CO 2 /km in 2017 to 118.5

2017 170

2017 Emissions CO2 2016 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Hyundai introduced its all-new 2011 Sonata at the Los Angeles Auto Show, marking the North American debut of the latest version of the midsize sedan. liter four-cylinder engine with a Gasoline Direct-Injection (GDI) fuel delivery system. Details about these powertrains will be announced at the 2010 New York Auto Show.

2011 186

2011 Hyundai Engine Auto 186

Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

Nissan and its Infiniti luxury division may have been late to the table when it comes to hybrids but neither brand is shying away from launching a new generation of gasoline-electric vehicles.

Infinity 79

Infinity Los Angeles 2012 2010 79

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Number of cars (world and US), amount of gasoline consumed, amount of ethanol equivalent required for a neat ethanol fleet, ethanol and electricity to power hybrid fleet, and sugar cane area for hybrid fleet. l/100km) using gasoline as the fuel. 67 million ha are sufficient to cover the global auto fuel requirements.

Fleet 230

Fleet Available Hybrid Power 230

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2011

For the first time in more than a decade, BMW will once again offer a four-cylinder engine in the United States, said Jim O’Donnell, president BMW North America, in remarks at the Washington DC Auto Show. The BMW X5 enjoyed a 27 percent increase in sales in 2010. In fact, nearly one in four X5s sold in 2010 were diesels.

BMW 199

BMW Diesel Engine Li-ion 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Global Insight for powertrains/fuels for each country formed the basis for a moderately aggressive model for penetration of alternative powertrains/fuels into each country’s new vehicle fleet from 2010 to 2020. Establish the percentage of vehicles-in-use using alternative powertrains/fuels for 2010. Production forecasts from IHS.

Fleet 218

Fleet China Brazil South Korea 218

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Change the regulated party to be the major producer/importers of gasoline. In 2010, California’s 7 major petroleum companies supplied 93% of the gasoline consumed in California, while owning only 13% of the retail gasoline outlets. Add a year to both fuel cell vehicle reporting requirements and the compliance timeframe.

Clean 210

Clean Cleaning Hydrogen Fuel 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Included among these is a pilot program for Pay As You Drive auto insurance, intended to incent reduction in vehicle miles travelled (VMT). This includes varying the rates on new car sales taxes, annual auto excise (property) taxes, and registration fees, with rates raised on low-MPG vehicles and reduced on high-MPG ones. GHG) models.

Massachusetts 244

Massachusetts 2020 Emissions Auto 244

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 5, 2009

liter Ford EcoBoost turbocharged direct injection gasoline engine. The Ford C-MAX will be launched in the second half of 2010 and is the first in a new generation of global vehicles developed from Ford’s new C-segment platform, scheduled for introduction over the next several years. All-new Ford C-MAX to debut at the Frankfurt show.

Ford 218

Ford 2010 Detroit Gasoline 218

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 5, 2010

Toyota has unveiled the Etios concept at the 10 th Auto Expo automobile show in New Delhi, India. liter gasoline engine and a hatchback version with a newly developed 1.2-liter liter gasoline engine. TKM) will produce the Etios from late 2010 at its second plant, which is now being built expressly for the new car.

India 186

India Toyota Concept Automobile 186

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The NEXO can be refueled in as little as five minutes, allowing a consumer lifestyle very similar to a comparable gasoline-powered SUV in terms of range and refueling speed. liter), 2010 (4.6-liter) The 2019 awards ceremony will take place at a banquet during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January.

2019 320

2019 Hyundai Engine Alternative Fuels 320

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2010

At the 2010 Beijing Auto Show ( Auto China 2010 ), Hyundai Motor Co. Gamma GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine; the latest edition of its 3.3L is the smallest Hyundai engine yet to benefit from the application of Gasoline Direct Injection technology. unveiled its all-new 1.6L Gamma 1.6L

Hyundai 218

Hyundai Engine C1 Fuel Economy 218

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2011

India plans to introduce new fuel efficiency standards; the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards will give auto manufacturers time until 2015 to increase fuel economy from the current average of 14.1 L/100km) of gasoline to 17.3 In 2010, the average CO 2 emission was 165 gm/km. km/liter (33.2 mpg US, 7.1 km/liter (40.7

Standards 247

Standards India Fuel Fuel Economy 247

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2014

MOVES2014 is the latest version of MOVES and includes the effects of the Tier 3 rule as well the impacts of other EPA rulemakings promulgated since the last MOVES release in 2010; new emissions data; and new features that users have requested. Nearly all US gasoline is produced by splash-blending 10% ethanol. —Letter to EPA.

EPA 230

EPA Emissions Pollution Gasoline 230

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

will also need to be made with the further development and distribution of sustainable fuels which can be alternatives to traditional diesel and gasoline. Sizeable efforts. At the same time, road safety. remains an important concern. This initiative will leverage private funding to help address the key challenges proposed for Horizon 2020.

Auto Industry 231

Auto Industry 2020 Industrial Industry 231

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2010

staged the world-premier of the all-new Avante compact sedan—badged as Elantra in markets outside Korea—at the Busan International Motor Show 2010. Hyundai will begin sales of the all-new Avante in the second half of 2010 in Korea. Hyundai Motor Co. The Avante/Elantra is the company’s best-selling model worldwide.

Hyundai 186

Hyundai Engine Motor Motors 186

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2010

Ford is previewing its smallest-yet EcoBoost turbocharged gasoline direct injection engine—and confirming it for production—at Auto China 2010 in Beijing. liter three-cylinder gasoline engine is engineered to bring the EcoBoost promise for fuel efficiency to small cars with compact engine compartments. The 3-cylinder, 1.0L

Ford 220

Ford Concept Production North America 220

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2012

The XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept was introduced at the Detroit Auto Show. The direction for the US was underscored by the unveiling of the XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the show. The direction for the US was underscored by the unveiling of the XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the show.

Downsizing 240

Downsizing Volvo Engine Hybrid 240

National Green Transportation

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

The all-electric car, which will have nearly exactly the dimensions of the gasoline Fit, was originally shown as a "concept car" at the 2010. As expected, Honda today debuted the 2013 model year Honda Fit EV.

Honda 76

Honda 2013 2011 Auto 76

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2009

liter four-cylinder with BMW High Precision Injection (direct gasoline injection) developing 125 kW (170 hp) at 6,700 rpm and peak torque of 210 N·m (155 lb-ft) at 4,250 rpm, accelerating the BMW 120i Coupé from zero to 100 km/h in 7.8 The new models will go on sale in September 2009. The new BMW 120i Coupé is powered by a 2.0-liter

BMW 150

BMW Standards 2010 Engine 150

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 10, 2009

California’s current LEV II emission standards run through 2010. Cackette was in effect suggesting that the future tailpipe emissions baseline (LEV III) for light duty passenger vehicles—both diesel and gasoline—was likely to be or to approximate CA SULEV/US Tier 2 Bin 2. the manufacturing can be profitable and also very competitive.

Gasoline 150

Gasoline Diesel Engine Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2011

Based on the results of the study, CAR believes the economic risk to the auto industry connected to mandating permanent fuel economy standards in the long run is “ very serious ” The group recommends periodic review to assess the rate of technology development and cost reduction of advanced technologies leading up to 2025.

Fuel Economy 199

Fuel Economy Economy Auto Industry Standards 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2010

EcoBoost gasoline engine. Ford is infusing its European product range with new generations of more efficient gasoline and diesel engines, led by the introduction of two 4-cylinder Ford EcoBoost gasoline units. It is also available in the 2010 Mondeo. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). million units by 2013. TDCi diesel.

Europe 210

Europe Ford Fuel Economy 2010 210