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With motor sports moving hard and fast toward electric drive, a friend recently told me that electric drag-car racing just wouldn't be the same without the deafening roar of combustion engines and the smell of "nitro" fuel. With electric vehicles, however, calculating efficiency is not so simple. She's 90 years old.

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AUGUST 14, 2012

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that after an increase in 2010 of 3.3%, energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the US in 2011 decreased by 2.4% (136 million metric tons), while GDP grew by 1.8%. In 2010, the price of regular gasoline averaged $2.78 mpg) from 2010 to 2011. per gallon.

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APRIL 25, 2012

has collected more than 24 million miles of electric vehicle operating data since the inception of The EV Project in 2010. The electric fuel equivalent utilized by EV Project participants represents almost 1 million gallons of gasoline conserved by the use of electric vehicles. ECOtality, Inc. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 20, 2018

For the first time, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has published state-by-state energy and water Sankey diagrams in one location so that analysts and policymakers can find all the information they need in one place. coal, natural gas, geothermal and nuclear) into electricity.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2009

The US Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen Program has issued a Request for Information (RFI) on potential early markets and deployment opportunities for hydrogen and fuel cells. Biogas, including anaerobic digester gas, can be reformed to produce hydrogen and used in a fuel cell to produce significant amounts of electricity and heat.

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OCTOBER 11, 2012

Researchers from the University of Minnesota have produced a spatially and temporally explicit life cycle inventory (LCI) of air pollutants from gasoline, ethanol derived from corn grain, and ethanol from corn stover for the contiguous US (the lower 48 states). Efficiencies and emissions factors reported are for year 2010.

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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. Model year.

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JUNE 12, 2010

Barnitt (2010) Click to enlarge. FedEx has deployed 20 gasoline hybrid electric vehicles (gHEVs) on parcel delivery routes in the Sacramento and Los Angeles areas. FedEx Delivery Truck Basic Information. Vehicle information gHEV Diesel. Criteria emissions by drive cycle. Chassis Mfr./Model. Freightliner MT-45.

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APRIL 9, 2016

A US-wide county-level study comparing lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from several light-duty passenger gasoline and plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) has found that PEVs can have larger or smaller carbon footprints than gasoline vehicles depending on regional factors and the specific vehicle models being compared.

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MARCH 31, 2010

Ford notes that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg, while providing room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features. The combined gasoline engine and electric motor provide 191 net horsepower (142 kW).

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JANUARY 12, 2011

gasoline, hybrid and natural gas. The gasoline-engined lineup includes a sedan, coupe and two Si performance versions. The 2012 Civic is the first US Honda model to employ Eco Assist technology in a gasoline-only powered vehicle. In 2010, Honda sold 260,218 units in the US, up marginally from the 259,722 units in 2009.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Relying entirely on public and peer-reviewed data sources for the period from 1970 to 2010 (inclusive), the team found that industry-average full-fuel cycle (well-to-wheels, WTW) CI declined about 36% from 165 gCO 2 e MJ -1 higher heating value (HHV) of reformulated gasoline (RFG) to 105 (-12, +9) gCO 2 e MJ -1 HHV RFG.

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Oil-Sands Oil Carbon Production 210

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FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Add a regulatory review for plug-in electric vehicles. Electricity is currently excluded from the definition of a designated clean fuel in the regulation. Change the regulated party to be the major producer/importers of gasoline. Hydrogen infrastructure can be placed at an existing gasoline station or at a freestanding site.

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AUGUST 12, 2009

In its current version of the Short Term Energy Outlook ( STEO ), the US Energy Information Administration projects a 5% decline in fossil-fuel-based CO 2 emissions in 2009. The decrease was driven by the economic downturn, combined with a significant switch from coal to natural gas as a source of electricity generation, according to the EIA.

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MARCH 31, 2024

In recent years, the global automotive landscape has witnessed a significant surge in the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs), indicating a growing confidence among consumers in this eco-friendly mode of transportation. What is an OBC? Onboard chargers come in various capacities, typically ranging from 3.3 kW to 22 kW.

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MARCH 30, 2024

In recent years, the global automotive landscape has witnessed a significant surge in the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs), indicating a growing confidence among consumers in this eco-friendly mode of transportation. What is an OBC? Onboard chargers come in various capacities, typically ranging from 3.3 kW to 22 kW.

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MARCH 17, 2012

to 9.3%) from a 2010 baseline, depending upon the supply scenario. The open access Supporting Information (SI) file accompanying the paper includes a useful tutorial on crude oil, refining, and refinery energy use.]. This framework includes electricity and natural gas used in the production of hydrogen. gigatons/year.

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APRIL 7, 2011

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has released a broad assessment of the costs and benefits to modernize the US electricity system and deploy the smart grid. The updated analysis assumes steady deployment of smart grid technologies beginning in 2010 and continuing through 2030. Plug-In Electric Vehicles (PEVs).

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NOVEMBER 28, 2009

The Government of Canada has announced its intent to regulate an average five percent renewable fuel content based on the national gasoline pool by 2010 as well as a requirement for an average two percent renewable content in diesel fuel and heating oil by 2011 or earlier, subject to technical feasibility.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

Industry experts predict that electric vehicles (EV) will account for 40% of car sales by 2030. Yet for all the optimism around the electric vehicle adoption rate, certain human, structural and environmental factors still dictate the pace. Of the 289 million cars registered on US roads, barely 2 million are electric.

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AUGUST 10, 2010

Environmental burden of a gasoline-fueled ICEV relative to that of a BEV (100%) assessed by four different methods: abiotic depletion potential (ADP), nonrenewable cumulated energy demand (CED), global warming potential (GWP), and Ecoindicator 99 H/A (EI99 H/A). kg; Supporting Information Figure S1 and Table S20). Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 1, 2010

The technology pathways are intended to show the different cost impacts of achieving different levels of stringency, if the industry were to place more or less emphasis on hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles as compared to advanced gasoline technologies and vehicle mass reduction. A common theme across the.

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Fuel Economy EPA 2017 Economy 199

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NOVEMBER 9, 2009

INEOS Bio, a subsidiary of INEOS, the world’s third-largest chemicals company, has started a feasibility study for a plant in the UK to convert locally generated biodegradable household and commercial wastes into carbon neutral road transport fuel and clean electricity, using the INEOS Bio technology process. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 13, 2010

A study by Jonn Axsen and Ken Kurani from the Institute of Transportation Studies, UC Davis, estimates electricity and gasoline use under three recharging scenarios. the electric range capability—of the PHEV. Two recent studies explore different aspects of the use, potential impact and valuation of PHEVs. Plug and play.

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MAY 23, 2012

Solid portions represent GHG emissions associated with gasoline propulsion. Patterned portions represent GHG emissions associated with electric propulsion. Solid left bar = hydro electricity scenario.) First, driving distance determines the proportions of electricity and gasoline consumed by the PHEV.

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PHEV C1 Emissions Coal 210

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DECEMBER 9, 2012

Comparison of GHGenius, JACOBS, TIAX, and the new PRELIM gasoline greenhouse gas (GHG) estimates using base case estimates and variations from the scenario analysis. In the US, GHG emissions from refineries in 2010 represented nearly 12% of US industrial sector emissions or 3% of the total US GHG emissions. electricity contributes 10?21%.

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Oil-Sands Emissions Oil Hydrogen 236

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MAY 7, 2010

Conversion systems allow vehicles to run on alternative fuels; most conversions involve switching gasoline or diesel vehicles to operate instead on a gaseous fuel such as natural gas or propane; an alcohol fuel; or electricity. Example for 2010 1. MY 2009, 2010, 2011 and < useful life mileage. Vehicle/Engine Age.

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Conversion EPA Fuel Clean Alternative 230

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FEBRUARY 26, 2013

US Commercial-scale production of cellulosic biofuels reached about 20,000 gallons in late 2012, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Planned cellulosic biofuel production by 2015. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 16, 2012

The study project—which is 50% complete—is using ORNL’s Market Acceptance of Advanced Automotive Technologies (MA3T) discrete choice model, with the baseline calibrated to the US Energy Information Administration’s Annual Energy Outlook (AEO) 2011 reference case. gallon of gasoline equivalent to $4.0;

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AUGUST 6, 2013

Southern California Edison (SCE) released a white paper summarizing learnings from its Electric Vehicle (EV) readiness program. Currently, SCE customers lease or own more than 12,000 plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), both battery electric (BEVs, for about 35%) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs, for about 65%)—about 10% of national EV sales.

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JANUARY 5, 2010

The Chevrolet Volt OnStar smartphone application is designed to enhance the overall Volt ownership experience with interaction and control never offered before on any electric vehicle. This preserves the battery charge for driving without gasoline. The Volt is an electric vehicle with extended-range capability.

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APRIL 20, 2011

It is rated at an estimated 180 hp (134 kW) and 170 lb-ft (230 N·m) @ 4900 rpm and is a variant of the same engine that was recognized as one of Ward’s Ten Best Engines in 2010. Providing up to 15 hp (11 kW) of electric power assistance during heavier acceleration. Along with the Ecotec 2.4L

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JULY 26, 2010

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Southern California Edison (SCE) designed and implemented a survey to characterize consumers’ perceptions of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and their expectations of their electric utility as a supplier of transportation energy and associated services. Source: EPRI/SCE.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2015

Manufacturers failing to provide accurate vehicle road-load specification information in their applications for certification may also be subject to enforcement action, including civil penalties.

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MAY 29, 2015

Reflecting changing trends in the C-segment market which call for further reductions in fuel consumption, emissions and cost of ownership without detriment to performance or driving pleasure, Toyota has both extended and extensively revised the Auris full hybrid, gasoline and diesel powertrain line-up. liter gasoline, 1.6 Earlier post.)

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MARCH 14, 2011

The new SCET report reviews a range of new technologies and fuels, from improved internal combustion engines, to hybrid and other electric drive technologies, to existing and new bio- and other types of fuels. Hybrid, all-electric drive, and fuel cell technologies are likely to see substantial market penetration by the end of this decade.

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Fuel Vehicles Emissions Oil-Sands 170

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APRIL 5, 2011

On December 16, 2010 the US DOE Energy Information Agency (EIA) published a report projecting that renewable energy will still only constitute 12 percent of the USA’s energy sources by 2035. In Germany, renewable electricity generation will be 35 percent by 2020, and 50 percent by 2050. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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