Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2013

4-cylinder engines and hybrid vehicles as a percent of cars sold in the US. Two separate reports highlight the ongoing improvement in vehicle technologies and the growing trend toward consumers purchasing more fuel efficient vehicles in the US and in Europe. Those who indicated that their current gas mileage was 24 mpg (9.8

Europe 281

Europe MPG Fuel Fuel Economy 281

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

EPA projects that the hybrid share of new vehicle sales will increase to 4.3% in 2010, up from 2.3% EPA projects a small improvement in 2010, based on pre-model year sales estimates provided by automakers, to 395 grams of CO 2 per mile and 22.5 mpg (10.45 The 2010 final data will be available in next year’s report.

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy 2009 2010 EPA 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2011

Light duty vehicle fleet by type and average fuel efficiency. Exxon Mobil Corporation’s new The Outlook for Energy: A View to 2040 , released last week, projects that global energy demand in 2040 will be about 30% higher than it was in 2010 as population grows to 9 billion and global GDP doubles. Source: ExxonMobil Outlook.

Personal 408

Personal Global Transportation Fuel 408

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2011

Average small car TrueMPG June 2010 v. TrueCar.com provided actual fuel economy numbers from June US light vehicle auto sales that indicate “TrueMPG” will increase to 21.6 mpg US in June 2011 compared to 21.3 mpg in June 2010, but decreased from May 2011 at 21.9 mpg in June 2011, up from 21.3

Fuel Economy 210

Fuel Economy Economy Fuel MPG 210

Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2011

Ford’s Explorer is now the most fuel-efficient seven-passenger SUV on the market, delivering an EPA-certified 28 mpg US (8.4 The Explorer with its standard V6 delivers up to 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway to lead the full-size V6 SUV segment in fuel efficiency. City/highway EPA ratings for select MY2011 SUVs.

MPG 218

MPG EPA SUV Engine 218

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Ford is introducing a seven-passenger people mover expected to break the 30 mpg-plus highway barrier. liter EcoBoost that is estimated to deliver the 30 mpg-plus (7.8 The Transit Connect Wagon offers customers a choice between two four-cylinder engines: a 2.5-liter liter four-cylinder engine and an optional 1.6-liter

Transit Connect 210

Transit Connect MPG Connect Connected 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

billion over the 2010-2014 period for the US Department of Energy (DOE) to support a broad range of research activities for advanced technology vehicles. 3246 , the “Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009” covers research on light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as infrastructure and pilot programs.

2010 257

2010 2014 Vehicles Hydrogen 257

Green Car Congress

APRIL 27, 2009

Lexus has set the base US Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2010 RX 450h at $41,660 for the front-wheel drive (FWD) model and $43,250 for the all-wheel drive (AWD) version. The second-generation 2010 RX 450h introduces an updated version of Lexus Hybrid Drive, featuring a 3.5-liter Earlier post.).

Lexus 150

Lexus 2010 RX400H Price 150

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy today released the 2010 Fuel Economy Guide, which gives consumers information about estimated fuel costs and mileage standards for model year 2010 vehicles. For MY 2010, the Prius is the top fuel economy leader , with EPA ratings of 51/48 mpg city/highway.

Fuel Economy 150

Fuel Economy 2010 Economy EPA 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2012

mpg US) under the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) JC08 test cycle. The Pixis Epoch represents the fourth vehicle supplied by Daihatsu Motor Co., to TMC under a minivehicle OEM agreement reached in September 2010. CO 2 emissions are 77 g/km. Pixis Epoch G (Front-wheel drive model).

MPG 218

MPG Japan Toyota Tax 218

Green Car Congress

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. mpg, or 22%.

Fuel Economy 247

Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2009

The 2010 HS 250h, Lexus’ first dedicated hybrid and the fourth offering in its lineup ( earlier post ), will carry an MSRP for the standard version of $34,200, while the Premium model will carry an MSRP of $36,970. The HS 250h has the best combined EPA mpg rating of any luxury vehicle in the US.

HS 250h 150

HS 250h Lexus 2010 MPG 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 15, 2013

By 2040, hybrids are expected to account for about 35% of the global light-duty vehicle fleet, up from less than 1% in 2010. In 2010, about 75% of the world’s vehicles were in OECD countries. Vehicle penetration 2000 to 2040. Range of average vehicle efficiency. liters per 100 km) compared to 24 mpg (9.8

Oil-Sands 309

Oil-Sands Energy Hybrid Sale 309

Green Car Congress

MAY 12, 2020

Improvements are measured by contrasting anticipated CO 2 -equivalent greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, with those of comparable vehicles. Its ferrous metal content was reduced to 54% from 68% in the previous-generation vehicle. Among the highlights, FCA cut its water use by nearly 40%, compared with 2010. liter Pentastar V-6.

Jeep 269

Jeep MPG 2020 Fuel Economy 269

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2010

Altech-Eco Corporation has obtained Certificates of Conformity (COC) from the EPA for its new dedicated and bi-fuel 2010 Ford Focus compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion systems. Households or companies can receive a $4,000 Federal Income Tax Credit by purchasing and converting a vehicle with Altech-Eco’s conversion system.

Conversion 230

Conversion 2010 EPA Gasoline 230

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

A new economic analysis in an issue brief from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is recommending that the Obama Administration set a fleet-wide car and light truck fuel economy standard of 60 mpg (3.92 The economic analysis shows that going to 38 mpg (6.19 L/100km) by 2025 and 74 mpg (3.18 L/100km) and 60 mpg (3.92

MPG 225

MPG Standards America Fuel Economy 225

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

In the first Shell Eco-marathon to take place in Asia, University Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) took first place with 599 km per liter (1,410 mpg US, 0.17 L/100km) of gasoline equivalent, in an electric vehicle design that hybridized Horizon’s hydrogen fuel cells with an ultracapacitor. Horizon fuel cell system in vehicle.

Asia 218

Asia 2010 Malaysia Fuel 218

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2014

The agency’s reasoning was that since alternative fuel vehicle production has generally been less than 0.1% of total vehicle production until very recently, the impact of excluding alternative fuel vehicles was negligible. In the analysis, EPA uses overall fuel economy in mpg equivalent (mpge) and tailpipe CO 2 emission values.

Fuel Economy 312

Fuel Economy EPA PHEV Economy 312

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

Lincoln’s premium hybrid is expected to deliver at least 41 mpg US (5.7 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. Earlier post.)

2011 170

2011 HS 250h MPG Hybrid 170

Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2009

The 2010 Prius. Toyota also previewed the vehicle this weekend in Los Angeles via its “Prius Connection” program for select early adopters and enthusiast forum participants, attracting potential buyers from across the US and Canada. The 2010 Prius 1.8L The 2010 Prius features a new 1.8-liter Click to enlarge.

Prius 186

Prius 2010 Toyota Hybrid 186

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2014

Energy intensities of flying (blue) and driving (green), 1970-2010. To make driving less energy intensive than flying, the fuel economy of the entire US fleet of light-duty vehicles would have to improve from the current 21.5 l/100 km) at the current vehicle load, or vehicle load would have to increase from the current 1.38

Energy 344

Energy Fuel Economy Personal Economy 344

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Audi announced pricing for the 2010 A3 TDI, its second US clean diesel offering launched this year. Expected to begin arriving at US dealers in late November 2009, the 50-state certified A3 TDI delivers 42 mpg US (5.6 The standard version HS 250h will have an MSRP of $34,200, while the Premium model will carry an MSRP of $36,970.

HS 250h 199

HS 250h Audi 2009 Clean 199

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 29, 2009

Buyers of a new 2010 Fusion Hybrid or Mercury Milan Hybrid this year will qualify for a $3,400 tax credit. The credit amount is based on a vehicle’s potential fuel efficiency. The Fusion Hybrid carries a 41 mpg rating in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. 2010 Fusion and Milan Hybrids.

Tax Credit 150

Tax Credit Fusion Tax 2010 150

Green Car Congress

APRIL 2, 2015

As one of Chevrolet’s most global vehicles (global Chevrolet Spark sales have surpassed 1 million since it went on sale in 2010), the 2016 Spark will be offered in more than 40 markets around the world. features an aluminum cylinder block and head, which helps reduce the vehicle’s overall mass to enhance performance and efficiency.

2016 150

2016 Chevrolet MPG Engine 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

The 2010 Lexus LS 600h hybrid. Also, the system will not signal for an increase in engine speed to boost power when the vehicle is at idle. mpg US) (figures provisional). Click to enlarge. CO 2 emissions are 219 g/km and combined cycle fuel consumption economy remains 9.3 L/100km (25.3

LS 600H 199

LS 600H Lexus 2010 Hybrid 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The standards proposed would apply to light duty vehicles manufactured in model years 2017 through 2025. mpg US (5.87 L/100km), if the vehicles were to meet this CO 2 level all through fuel economy. mpg by 2016 and result in an average light vehicle tailpipe CO 2 level of 250 grams per mile. improvements.

Fuel Economy 338

Fuel Economy EPA Economy MPG 338

Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2009

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has set the model year 2011 CAFE standards, which it estimates will raise the industry-wide combined light-duty vehicle fuel economy average to 27.3 mpg, save 887 million gallons of fuel over the lifetime of the MY 2011 cars and light trucks, and reduce CO 2 emissions by 8.3

2011 210

2011 MPG Standards Industrial 210

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 11, 2009

EPA labels are a yardstick for customers to compare a vehicles’ fuel efficiency. So, a vehicle like the Volt that achieves a combined triple-digit fuel economy is a game-changer.The key to high-mileage performance is for a Volt driver to plug into the electric grid at least once each day.

Volt 230

Volt MPG EPA GM 230

EV Adoption

MAY 8, 2021

US sales of electric vehicles are expected to increase significantly this decade, however, by the end of 2030 EVs will still comprise only a tiny percentage of vehicles in operation (VIO) and the number of internal combustion engine vehicles (ICE) will actually increase by 20 million. million EVs in operation.

Vehicles 132

Vehicles Gas-Electric Tax Credit Sale 132

Green Car Congress

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.

Fuel Economy 284

Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2010

ARB and EPA have approved 2010 and 2011 model year heavy-duty engines with SCR that are designed with certain strategies affecting operation and detection of malfunctions. At such times, Navistar said, the vehicles throw off levels of NO x as much as 10 times higher or more than when urea is present.

2010 186

2010 EPA Engine Exhaust 186

Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2009

The Nikkei reports that Honda will release the hybrid version of its Fit subcompact in Japan in fall 2010, about 18 months ahead of the earlier schedule. The company had initially planned to introduce the hybrid Fit in 2012, when the vehicle will be fully remodeled. The hybrid Fit is to be equipped with a 1.3-liter

Japan 150

Japan 2010 Honda Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

The 2010 Ford Focus ECOnetic. At the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, Ford of Europe introduced the new 2010 Focus ECOnetic. 100km (62 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. 100km (62 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. 100km (59 mpg US) and CO 2 emissions of 104 g/km. Click to enlarge. 89 / 66.

MPG 236

MPG Ford Re-Charge 2010 236

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2013

Based on the advertised EPA estimates, I would have been OK with low 40’s.but 28-33 mpg is not even in the ballpark. Ford’s “47MPG” marketing campaign tarnished what should have been the roll-out of a truly remarkable vehicle, the CMAX. Real-world MPG estimates should have been promoted in the mid-30’s. The constant response?

Ford 252

Ford Prius Honda Insight MPG 252

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2012

Light duty vehicle characteristics for seven model years. In terms of market share, gasoline direct injection doubled in MY 2010 (from 4.2% In terms of market share, gasoline direct injection doubled in MY 2010 (from 4.2% Conventional gasoline vehicles continue to account for more than 95% of all light-duty vehicles.

Fuel Economy 236

Fuel Economy 2011 Economy EPA 236

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 7, 2009

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has designated the new Mercedes-Benz 2010 S400 Hybrid ( earlier post ) as eligible for the Alternative Motor Vehicle Credit as a Qualified Hybrid Motor Vehicle. Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid customers are eligible for a one-time tax credit of up to $1,150.

Mercedes 199

Mercedes Hybrid Li-ion Tax Credit 199

Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Big changes at Aptera … more details ( plus official press release ) after the jump: Officially Official: Aptera production pushed back to 2010. According to the company, fund raising efforts didn’t keep pace with vehicle development and so they’re taking measures to slow the burn, as it were. Source: Aptera Motors].

Aptera 150

Aptera 2010 San Diego 2009 150