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EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

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MARCH 15, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge.

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Chrysler Group LLC Begins Detailing Elements of Powertrain Strategy; More Than 25% Fuel Efficiency Improvement During 2010-2014

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JANUARY 8, 2010

Chrysler Group LLC provided some more detail on its revamped powertrain lineup—outlined in November 2009 ( earlier post )—that applies technology that will contribute to an overall fuel-efficiency improvement of more than 25% during the 2010-2014 period. FIRE with Multiair. 100 hp (75 kW). 95 lb-ft (129 N•m). FIRE Turbo with Multiair.

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Chrysler 2010 2014 Fuel

EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

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OCTOBER 11, 2014

The Trends report has been published annually since 1975 and covers all passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, minivans, and all but the largest pickup trucks and vans. The combined production of alternative fueled vehicles has increased from under 1,200 in MY 2010, to nearly 105,000 in MY 2013. —EPA 2014 Trends report.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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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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Report: Nissan To Introduce Compact Hybrids in Japan in 2011

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JULY 17, 2009

Nissan is likely to develop a low-cost, compact powertrain similar to those in Honda hybrids, with an electric motor to provide additional power to a constantly working engine. The hybrids are expected to be 50-60% more fuel efficient than their gasoline-powered counterparts.

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Japan Nissan 2011 Hybrid

Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps. Thermal management technologies not only help reduce fuel consumption, but are an important factor in extending battery range for hybrid electric and all-electric vehicle models. —Chrysler S-1.

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On the Horizon

Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

N ow that the number one automaker and the number two automaker has made the commitment to building Plug In hybrid / electric vehicles by 2010, another automotive giant is joining the race. Here is the story from the New York Times : Nissan Plans Electric Car in U.S. Toyota ( TM ). Nissan ( NSANY ).

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Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

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JULY 1, 2010

Volkswagen will introduce its new third-generation Sharan MPV (minivan) this summer. The new Sharan, which is larger than its predecessor, will offer a choice of two direct injection TSI gasoline and two TDI diesel engines that are up to 21% more fuel-efficient than the comparable engines of the outgoing model. Click to enlarge.

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Ford, VW Ante Up

Plug In Partners

OCTOBER 8, 2007

based minivan in Tokyo, followed by a plug-in hybrid sedan at Los Angeles. concept unveiled in Frankfurt is to give VW a low-cost, rear engine, affordable vehicle, both the minivan and plug-in hybrid should carry a meager price tag if they come to production. Ford to bring back ESCORT in 2010 with 100 mpg Hybrid Next Energy News Sept.

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Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

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MAY 13, 2021

Harley-Davidson Launches Stand-Alone Electric Bike Brand. Harley-Davidson, the legendary and revered American manufacturer of motorcycles, announced that it is establishing LiveWire as a separate electric motorcycle brand on July 8,2021, just in time for the first of nine outdoor International Motorcycle Shows. Not an H or D in sight.

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Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car By G. Phil Bredesen spent part of Earth Day last week test-driving a Nissan prototype all-electric vehicle at the automakers U.S. Coming to public in 12 Nissans first electric car is to go into corporate and government fleets beginning in late 2010.

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Chrysler's first electric car to be two-seat sports car - Apr. 15, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Photos First drive: Chevy Volt test A few laps behind the wheel of an early version of GMs electric car shows the strengths - and possible weaknesses - of the technology. While Chrysler has still not officially announced any of these details, the carmakers viability plan listed an "EV Roadster" as a future product for 2010.

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Chrysler 2009 Dodge Circuit Electric Cars

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna. Aims to get Saturn Vue on road in 2010; no production goal.

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Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler , Dodge , AutoblogGreen Exclusive , SAE World Congress Dodge Circuit EV First Drive: electric car makes grand promises on Earth Day by Sebastian Blanco on Apr 22nd 2009 at 7:48PM Two months ago we went for a ride in the Dodge Circuit EV.

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EPA annual report on CO2, fuel economy and technology trends finds 2012 heading for all-time best; rapid adoption of new technologies

Chrysler Group LLC Begins Detailing Elements of Powertrain Strategy; More Than 25% Fuel Efficiency Improvement During 2010-2014

EPA Trends on EVs and PHEVs; beginning of a “measurable and meaningful impact” on new vehicle fuel economy and emissions

EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

Report: Nissan To Introduce Compact Hybrids in Japan in 2011

Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

On the Horizon

Third-Generation VW Sharan Van Will Offer Fuel Consumption As Low As 5.5 L/100km (43 mpg US); Start-Stop and Battery Regeneration

Ford, VW Ante Up

Analysis: What’s the Best Way to Market EVs?

Tennessee, Nissan and TVA forge a path for electric car | www.tennessean.com | The Tennessean

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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